At Canyon Zen we like to use natural products for everything, including cleaning, and we are always looking for new ways to incorporate essential oils in our daily routine.  

We came up with the following which works very well, and is very pleasant. Using few drops of essential oils in your dishwasher is turning it into a giant diffuser! Not only will your home smell good, but keeps your dishwasher clean including your sink.

Deep cleaning your dishwasher

If your dishwasher needs a cleaning, pour some baking soda at the bottom of the dishwasher, take ½ cup to a full cup of white vinegar, add 10 drops of Peppermint essential oil and 10 drops of Lemon essential oil (it is a degreaser) or Orange and pour it in the dishwasher. Turn it on like you would if you were cleaning the dishes. The first run will clean it nicely, and when the water is drained from the dishwasher, it will also make your sink smell fresh and your house smell of Peppermint.

When doing the dishes

When you are about to run the dishwasher to clean your dishes pour ¼ cup or more of white vinegar with 10 drops of Peppermint essential oils at the bottom of the dishwasher. It will help keep it clean and the vinegar will also help keep your dishes spotless.