15+ Awesome And Unexpected Uses For Liquid Dish Soap
July 17, 2019
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Liquid dish soap can do so much more than just clean your dishes! You probably know that animal rescue organizations use Dawn dish soap to remove hazardous oil from animals. But did you know that you can also use liquid dish soap for the following 16 reasons?!
1. Unclog A Toilet
Dawn dish soap will break down oils and other solutions causing a clog. Just squirt some dish soap in the toilet bowl, pour in some warm water, and either plunge or flush.
2. Kills Fleas
If you suspect your furry friend has fleas, bathe them with lukewarm water and Dawn dish soap!
3. Protect Houseplants
To protect your houseplants from insects, add a drop of dish soap and water to a spray bottle. Spritz the plants with the solution.
4. Preserve Paintbrushes
Once you’ve cleaned and rinsed your paintbrushes, apply a small amount of dish soap to the bristles. It will keep them moisturized and prevent them from breaking.
5. Soften Your Cuticles
To soften your cuticles without paying for an expensive manicure, soak your fingers in warm water with a few drops of dish soap.
6. Remove Clothing Stains
Mix together two tablespoons of dish soap, two tablespoons of distilled vinegar, and two cups of warm water. Apply the solution to the stain, let it sit for about 20 minutes, then wash as you normally would.
7. Silence A Squeaky Hinge
To silence a squeaky door hinge, apply some dish soap to the hinge.
8. Clean Makeup Sponges
To clean your makeup brushes and sponges, wash them with warm water and dish soap before thoroughly rinsing.
9. Remove Gum From Hair
If you get gum stuck in your hair, don’t panic! Apply some dish soap to the gum and wait for it to start breaking the piece down.
10. Moldable Ice Pack
To make a moldable ice pack that doesn’t completely freeze, mix together equal parts dish soap and water. Put the solution in a Ziploc bag and stick it in the freezer.
11. Clean Brushes And Combs
Everyone should clean their brushes and combs once in a while. To clean them and break down any oils, soak your brushes and combs in a mixture of warm water, liquid dish soap, and Borax.
12. Defog Glasses
To prevent your glasses from fogging up, mix together some water, rubbing alcohol, and dish soap. Spray the mixture on your lenses before wiping them clean with a soft cloth.
13. Remove Grease Stains
If you’ve gotten grease or oil stains on your driveway, pour a generous amount of dish soap on the stains. Use a brush to scrub at the stains before rinsing with water.
14. Degrease Tools
To degrease and clean up your tools, soak them in warm water with a few drops of dish soap before wiping dry.
15. Strip Hair Color
If you’ve dyed your hair and the color is darker than you’d like, wash your hair with a few drops of dish soap to slightly strip down the color.
16. Prevent The Spread Of Poison Ivy
A poison ivy rash can spread extremely fast. To prevent the rash from spreading, wash the area in question with lukewarm water and dish soap. The dish soap will break down the oils and prevent them from spreading.