Dishwasher Detergent - Make It Yourself

I hate paying for dishwasher detergent. I found this site that has a couple recipes for making your own that I thought I would share. http://www.ourhomemadehappiness.com/2012/05/homemade-dishwasher-detergent-for-hard.html  The area we lived in in Oregon has some very soft water, so I recommend the following recipe for my friends and family back in Oregon!!

Homemade Dishwasher Detergent
for Soft Water:
1 cup Borax
1 cup Washing Soda
8 ounces Citric Acid 

Combine borax and washing soda. Keep citric acid separate. Use 1/4 teaspoon citric acid and 1 teaspoon borax/washing soda mixture. This makes enough for 80 loads at a cost of about .04 per load. Add more detergent per load if your dishes aren't getting clean or more citric acid if you notice a powdery film left on the dishes or try the troubleshooting tips below. 

We have hard water and most detergents we buy do not work well with our water.  So I will be trying the following recipe!

Homemade Dishwasher Detergent
for Hard Water: 
1/2 pound Citric Acid 
1 cup Borax
1 cup Washing Soda
1/2 cup Kosher Salt

Combine borax, washing soda, and kosher salt. Keep citric acid separate. Use 1 teaspoon citric acid and 1 tablespoon borax/washing soda/kosher salt mixture per load. Vinegar can be added to the rinse aid compartment if the dishes come out with a powdery film on them.