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Homemade Lemi Shine

By Julie

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Inside: Dealing with dull, filmy dishes? Check out how to make this homemade lemi shine. This powerful dish detergent booster gets your glasses crystal clear. If you are looking for a lemi shine alternative this is the recipe for you!

homemade lemi shine

If you are dealing with hard water at your house you know that keeping your dishes free from hard water stains and white film is a constant battle.

It doesn't take long for the hard water to build up on the dishes. I was introduced to the Lemi-Shine detergent booster years ago and I was blown away by the difference it makes.

If you haven't tried lemi shine before it is added along with dishwasher detergent to keep the dishwasher clean and the dishes free from hard water stains.

Homemade Lemi Shine

Since Lemi Shine does get kind of expensive I decided to come up with a cheaper alternative. I found out that the main ingredient in lemi shine is citric acid so I got to work making up a homemade lemi shine.

Not only does this homemade lemi shine work great it also smells great too. It will save you money and keep your dishes sparkling. So if you are dealing with hard water buildup in your dishwasher or on your dishes you will love this homemade dish detergent booster.

How It Works

Often your dishes and dishwasher get a chalky residue left behind after washing. This is limescale and calcium build-up that is from your water.

Citric acid can easily remove any limescale or mineral deposits from the dishes, glasses, and the dishwasher.

Because Citric acid is completely safe to use in cooking it is also safe to use on dishes and drinking glasses.

dish detergent booster

Ingredients Needed For Homemade Lemi Shine

You will need a few things to make this detergent booster. I usually buy everything I need from Amazon, but your local grocery store may have it too.

  • Citric Acid (I buy small bags on Amazon)
  • Lemon Essential Oil
  • Food Processor
  • Container for homemade lemi shine

Step by Step Instructions For Making The Cleaner

Step 1: Add 2 cups of the citric acid to the food processor.

Step 2: Then add about 10-15 drops of lemon essential oil.

Note

Citric acid helps fight limescale and hard water buildup on your dishes and lemon essential oil gets rid of greasy build up and helps with hard water. Plus, the lemon essential oil will help make the homemade lemi shine smell great!

lemi shine

Step 3: Once you have added the lemon essential oil pulse the food processor a few times or mix for about 5-10 seconds or until the essential oil is all mixed in.

You can see below the food processor helped mix in all the lemon essential oil without it getting clumpy.

diy lemi shine

Step 4: I recommend keeping it stored in an airtight container.

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Tips For Using and Storing Homemade Lemi Shine

I love these hinged jars for storing the lemi shine so it's easy to get a good-sized scoop out each time.

To use the lemi shine add a tablespoon of it to a load of dishes for a fantastic dish detergent booster. Your dishes will come out clean and shiny.

You can either add the lemi shine in your detergent area of the dishwasher or you can just add it to the bottom of the dishwasher.

lemi shine in a container
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Homemade Lemi Shine

Dealing with dull, filmy dishes? Check out how to make this homemade lemi shine. This powerful dish detergent booster gets your glasses crystal clear. If you are looking for a lemi shine alternative this is the recipe for you!
Prep Time2 minutes mins
Cook Time3 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Keyword: homemade lemi shine, lemi shine alternative
Servings: 32 servings
Cost: $3

Equipment

  • 1 Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Lemi Shine
  • 10-15 Drops Lemon Essential Oil

Instructions

  • Add 2 cups of the citric acid to the food processor.
  • Then add about 10-15 drops of lemon essential oil.
  • Once you have added the lemon essential oil pulse the food processor a few times or mix for about 5-10 seconds or until the essential oil is all mixed in.
  • I recommend keeping it stored in an airtight container.

This simple recipe for homemade lemi shine will keep your dishes from getting dull and help fight grease and other food stains.

Once you start adding this DIY dish detergent booster to your dishwasher you won't want to stop!

Want some other easy cleaning tips? If you are dealing with hard water stains you will love the articles below.

  • How To Remove Hard Water Stains From The Toilet
  • Removing Hard Water Deposits From Shower Heads
  • How To Remove Hard Water Stains From Stainless Steel
Can I use this with a homemade dishwashing detergent?

Yes, you can use this with any brand of dishwashing detergent, even homemade! Check out my homemade dishwashing recipe.

Do I still need a rinse aid with the Lemi Shine?

Nope! This works great as a rinse aid so you can skip the Jet Dry.

Is lemi shine better than vinegar?

I think it works better than vinegar. It also won't cause damage to rubber seals and gaskets the way vinegar can.

Will this remove hard water spots?

Yes, if you have small hard water spots on your glasses and dishes it will help remove the build-up.

Can I use this as a dishwasher cleaner?

I recommend using it as a dishwasher cleaner, but remember to clean all of the areas of the dishwasher. You will want to remove the filter and clean those areas too.

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