10 Great Uses For Liquid Dish Soap
January 28, 2019
source: DIY Bullseye / Lady Care Health
I think it’s safe to say that we all have a bottle of liquid dish soap in our homes at any given moment. And although dish soap is an integral part of doing the dishes, did you know that it offers lots of other uses around the house? Well, you do now!
1. Removes Oil Stains
If your car has leaked oil all over your driveway, mix together some liquid dish soap and hot water. Pour the solution over the spill, then scrub with a brush. Rinse, and the oil stain should be gone.
2. Deters Ants
Having an ant problem? Just mix together some dish soap and water in a spray bottle. Spray the solution around doorways, baseboards, and any other areas where you’ve seen ants.
3. Unclogs Toilets
If your toilet is clogged, pour about a cup of dish soap into the toilet bowl. Let it sit for about 15 minutes, then pour a bucket of hot water into the toilet bowl to flush everything down.
4. Stops Poison Ivy
To stop a poison ivy rash from spreading to other parts of your body, wash the affected area with warm water and dish soap. The dish soap will break down the poison ivy oils.
5. DIY Ice Pack
Pour a generous amount of liquid dish soap and some rubbing alcohol into a Ziploc bag, then stick it in the freezer. Because the rubbing alcohol won’t completely freeze the solution, you’ll have yourself an ice pack that’s still mouldable.
6. Removes Clothing Stains
If you’re dealing with an oil stain or another stubborn clothing stain, rub some dish soap onto the area. Let it sit for about half an hour, then wash as you normally would.
7. Washes Pets
To remove oils and odors from your pets, wash them with dish soap! Just be sure to rinse well and avoid their eye area.
8. Cleans Makeup Sponges
To clean your makeup sponges, massage them in a solution of dish soap and warm water. Rinse thoroughly, then let them air dry.
9. Degreases Cabinets
Your kitchen cabinets can quickly become filled with odors and grease from nearby cooking. To make them look new again, use a solution of dish soap and warm water to wipe them down.
10. Cleans Jewelry
To make dull jewelry sparkle again, mix a few drops of dish soap with soda water in a shallow bowl. Slosh your jewelry around in the bowl for a few minutes before rinsing and drying with a soft cloth.