SO, going back to helpful posts again! Today is specifically all about Dawn and its wonderful powers.
I got this from a friend's facebook post and figured do some research. With each part is a link provided for how to's and back up information! Hope this helps as this goes a long way. I know this has helped me with some flea and insect pest issues. DO NOTE THIS IS JUST ORIGINAL BLUE DAWN, NO SCENTED OR OTHER COLORS IF YOU ARE GOING TO USE IT FOR THESE METHODS.
Here we go!
ORIGINAL BLUE DAWN . . . IT’S NOT JUST FOR DISHES ANYMORE
I got this from a friend's facebook post and figured do some research. With each part is a link provided for how to's and back up information! Hope this helps as this goes a long way. I know this has helped me with some flea and insect pest issues. DO NOTE THIS IS JUST ORIGINAL BLUE DAWN, NO SCENTED OR OTHER COLORS IF YOU ARE GOING TO USE IT FOR THESE METHODS.
Here we go!
ORIGINAL BLUE DAWN . . . IT’S NOT JUST FOR DISHES ANYMORE
WILD LIFE
Ever wonder why Dawn Dishwashing Liquid is the wildlife cleaner of choice after an oil spill? According to the International Bird Rescue Research Center, Dawn effectively removes grease but does not cause harm to the skin of the birds. It’s also biodegradable and contains no phosphates.
- Informative Link for proof. I searched a website or two that were not specifically linked to Dawn. I mean it works great for pets so why wouldn't it be safe for wild life?
Ever wonder why Dawn Dishwashing Liquid is the wildlife cleaner of choice after an oil spill? According to the International Bird Rescue Research Center, Dawn effectively removes grease but does not cause harm to the skin of the birds. It’s also biodegradable and contains no phosphates.
- Informative Link for proof. I searched a website or two that were not specifically linked to Dawn. I mean it works great for pets so why wouldn't it be safe for wild life?
BUBBLES
According to Bubbles.org, Dawn dishwashing liquid makes great homemade bubbles. Here is the Giant Bubble Recipe used in bubble makers at many children’s museums: 1/2 cup Ultra Dawn 1/2 gallon warm water 1 tablespoon glycerin (available at any drug store) OR White Karo syrup works too! Stir gently. Skim the foam off the top of the solution (too much foam breaks down the bubbles). Dip bubble wand and get ready for some good, clean fun!
-Bubble Solution for at home use! GO WITH WHITE KARO SYRUP as its WAY cheaper. Also you don't have to have a small bubble blower, a ring, or metal ring or whatever you want to dip and blow through within reason works!
According to Bubbles.org, Dawn dishwashing liquid makes great homemade bubbles. Here is the Giant Bubble Recipe used in bubble makers at many children’s museums: 1/2 cup Ultra Dawn 1/2 gallon warm water 1 tablespoon glycerin (available at any drug store) OR White Karo syrup works too! Stir gently. Skim the foam off the top of the solution (too much foam breaks down the bubbles). Dip bubble wand and get ready for some good, clean fun!
-Bubble Solution for at home use! GO WITH WHITE KARO SYRUP as its WAY cheaper. Also you don't have to have a small bubble blower, a ring, or metal ring or whatever you want to dip and blow through within reason works!
GREASY HAIR PROBLEMS
Kids get into the darnedest things! Like Vaseline and baby oil rubbed into their hair! Dawn is mild enough to use on their hair and strong enough to remove the most stubborn grease.
- Helpful Tips Link use it like you would shampoo and done!
OILY SKIN
Dawn makes a great facial cleanser for oily skin. A drop or two combined with warm water will do the trick.
- Yes it does! I mean use it for your hair and nails so why not?
Kids get into the darnedest things! Like Vaseline and baby oil rubbed into their hair! Dawn is mild enough to use on their hair and strong enough to remove the most stubborn grease.
- Helpful Tips Link use it like you would shampoo and done!
OILY SKIN
Dawn makes a great facial cleanser for oily skin. A drop or two combined with warm water will do the trick.
- Yes it does! I mean use it for your hair and nails so why not?
HAIR PRODUCT BUILDUP
Once a month use original Dawn as you would shampoo. It will remove excess oil from your hair and scalp and strip away any build-up of styling products without any damage. Perform this once a month and you won’t have to buy expensive salon products that do the same thing.
- same link as with Greasy Hair Problems.
Once a month use original Dawn as you would shampoo. It will remove excess oil from your hair and scalp and strip away any build-up of styling products without any damage. Perform this once a month and you won’t have to buy expensive salon products that do the same thing.
- same link as with Greasy Hair Problems.
MANICURE SECRET
Soak fingers in full-strength blue Dawn. It makes the cuticles soft and easy to work with. And it removes the natural oil from the fingernails, which allows the polish to adhere very well.
- This is true! The few times I have gotten a manicure I often see the "blue water" which is dawn soap in it. It removes the oils from the finger nails BUT NOT the hands. It softens the skin when done with dishes and its great for manicures! I would say pedicures too but feet require a different type of soaking.
Soak fingers in full-strength blue Dawn. It makes the cuticles soft and easy to work with. And it removes the natural oil from the fingernails, which allows the polish to adhere very well.
- This is true! The few times I have gotten a manicure I often see the "blue water" which is dawn soap in it. It removes the oils from the finger nails BUT NOT the hands. It softens the skin when done with dishes and its great for manicures! I would say pedicures too but feet require a different type of soaking.
REPEL HOUSEPLANT INSECTS
A safe, effective way to repel insects from your houseplants, including aphids, spider mites and mealy bugs. Put a drop of Dawn Dishwashing Liquid in a spray bottle, fill the rest of the bottle with water, shake well, and mist your household plants with the soapy water.Z
- A helpful how to guide using dish soap!
A safe, effective way to repel insects from your houseplants, including aphids, spider mites and mealy bugs. Put a drop of Dawn Dishwashing Liquid in a spray bottle, fill the rest of the bottle with water, shake well, and mist your household plants with the soapy water.Z
- A helpful how to guide using dish soap!
CLEAN YOUR WINDOWS
Try this recipe from Merry Maids: mix 3 drops Dawn in 1 gallon water and fill a spray bottle with the solution. Spritz and wipe as you would with any window cleaner.
Try this recipe from Merry Maids: mix 3 drops Dawn in 1 gallon water and fill a spray bottle with the solution. Spritz and wipe as you would with any window cleaner.
PETS AND PESTS
Use it to bathe the dogs. It kills fleas on contact and is much cheaper than expensive dog shampoos.
- Helpful How To Link
Use it to bathe the dogs. It kills fleas on contact and is much cheaper than expensive dog shampoos.
- Helpful How To Link
CLEAN AUTOMOTIVE TOOLS
After you have finished your automotive repair project, soak your dirty tools in Dawn before you put them away to remove all the oil and grime. Dawn also helps prevent rust from forming on the tools.
- some say use vinegar but I am not sure about that as it might strip or do damage to certain tools? Or leave a rank vinegar smell.
After you have finished your automotive repair project, soak your dirty tools in Dawn before you put them away to remove all the oil and grime. Dawn also helps prevent rust from forming on the tools.
- some say use vinegar but I am not sure about that as it might strip or do damage to certain tools? Or leave a rank vinegar smell.
ICE PACK
Partially fill a strong zip-type sandwich bag with Dawn dishwashing liquid, close and freeze. The liquid soap stays cold much longer and it can be re-frozen many times. It will conform to the place you need an ice pack.
- How to link with Video! This is good to know and cheaper than buying an ice pack I would suggest the freezer type storage bags so they can handle the cold better, and AVOID the sliding lock kind. Depending on how big or small you want your ice pack is up to you. (for reference see the picture below)
- How to link with Video! This is good to know and cheaper than buying an ice pack I would suggest the freezer type storage bags so they can handle the cold better, and AVOID the sliding lock kind. Depending on how big or small you want your ice pack is up to you. (for reference see the picture below)
TUB AND SHOWER CLEANER
Take a spray bottle and fill it halfway with white vinegar. Heat in the microwave. Fill the rest of the way with blue Dawn. Put lid on and shake to mix well. Spray on your tub and shower walls. Allow to sit for a few minutes and rinse away. It will totally melt all the gunk, slime, sludge and other stuff that builds up including a bathtub ring.
- How to help and what you need I would say be super careful with the microwave part but that is me being cautious.
Take a spray bottle and fill it halfway with white vinegar. Heat in the microwave. Fill the rest of the way with blue Dawn. Put lid on and shake to mix well. Spray on your tub and shower walls. Allow to sit for a few minutes and rinse away. It will totally melt all the gunk, slime, sludge and other stuff that builds up including a bathtub ring.
- How to help and what you need I would say be super careful with the microwave part but that is me being cautious.
REPEL ANTS
Spray counter-tops, cupboards and any other area where you see ants with a solution of Dawn and water. Wipe dry. The slight residue of Dawn that remains will not be a problem at all for kids or pets, but ants hate it. Should you see a trail of ants, go ahead and hit them with the Dawn spray.
- Another how to, just in case.
Spray counter-tops, cupboards and any other area where you see ants with a solution of Dawn and water. Wipe dry. The slight residue of Dawn that remains will not be a problem at all for kids or pets, but ants hate it. Should you see a trail of ants, go ahead and hit them with the Dawn spray.
- Another how to, just in case.
STRIPPING CLOTH DIAPERS
Add a squirt or two of original Dawn dish soap to your washer and run a hot wash, then rinse until there are no more bubbles. Dawn is a degreasing agent and helps stripping by removing oily residue. Be sure to rinse, rinse, rinse until the water runs clear.
- Helpful tips with this link! I know this helps with burp rags and other cleaning cloths and many moms will be happy with this! Also you can do this in the washing machine but I would advise the sink so you can see the water running clear....
Add a squirt or two of original Dawn dish soap to your washer and run a hot wash, then rinse until there are no more bubbles. Dawn is a degreasing agent and helps stripping by removing oily residue. Be sure to rinse, rinse, rinse until the water runs clear.
UNCLOGGING TOILETS
A cup of Dawn detergent poured into a clogged toilet allowed to sit for 15 minutes and then followed with a bucket of hot water poured from waist height will clear out the toilet.
- Yes, Someone did this. This person used green dawn and that is fine.
A cup of Dawn detergent poured into a clogged toilet allowed to sit for 15 minutes and then followed with a bucket of hot water poured from waist height will clear out the toilet.
- Yes, Someone did this. This person used green dawn and that is fine.
POISON IVY
Poison ivy spreads through the spread of the oil within the blisters. Washing the affected area with Dawn, especially on children who keep scratching the blister’s open, helps dry up the fluid, AND keep it from spreading.
I was taught immediately wash hands or area you touched with soap and water or if its super bad soak in the tub with some oatmeal....but that was if i kept scratching. This helps even better!. ALSO KNOW HOW TO IDENTIFY THE ITCHY PLANTS (see above image)
Poison ivy spreads through the spread of the oil within the blisters. Washing the affected area with Dawn, especially on children who keep scratching the blister’s open, helps dry up the fluid, AND keep it from spreading.
DRIVEWAY CLEANER
If you have gasoline or motor oil stains on your driveway, you can use the kitty litter method to clean up the excess oil and then use a scrub broom and a solution of biodegradable Dawn dishwashing detergent and warm water to safely and effectively remove excess motor oil from the pavement.
- couldn't find any more specific links involving this but if anyone has proof share it here please!
If you have gasoline or motor oil stains on your driveway, you can use the kitty litter method to clean up the excess oil and then use a scrub broom and a solution of biodegradable Dawn dishwashing detergent and warm water to safely and effectively remove excess motor oil from the pavement.
- couldn't find any more specific links involving this but if anyone has proof share it here please!
PAINT OR GREASE REMOVER FOR HANDS
Dawn combined with corn oil makes for the perfect paint or grease remover. Simply combine a little bit of both in your hands then rub it over affected areas. The corn oil and the dishwashing liquid both help to dissolve the grease and paint – yet leave skin soft, unlike harsher paint removers.
Dawn combined with corn oil makes for the perfect paint or grease remover. Simply combine a little bit of both in your hands then rub it over affected areas. The corn oil and the dishwashing liquid both help to dissolve the grease and paint – yet leave skin soft, unlike harsher paint removers.
CLEANING THE KIDDIE POOL
Plastic wading pools can get very gunky, very fast. Dump the water, then scrub the pool with Dawn and a sponge. More potent cleaners like bleach will weaken and dry out the plastic in the sun.
Plastic wading pools can get very gunky, very fast. Dump the water, then scrub the pool with Dawn and a sponge. More potent cleaners like bleach will weaken and dry out the plastic in the sun.
MULTIPURPOSE CLEANER
Merry Maids recommends using a drop of Dawn in water to clean ceramic tile and no-wax/linoleum floors. You can also use the spray on:
• Bathroom and kitchen counters and sinks.
• Woodwork, e.g., baseboards, shelves, and wainscoting. (Dry as you go–wood doesn't like prolonged contact with water.)
• Tubs and toilet seats.
- the above mention for the bathroom so why not?
Merry Maids recommends using a drop of Dawn in water to clean ceramic tile and no-wax/linoleum floors. You can also use the spray on:
• Bathroom and kitchen counters and sinks.
• Woodwork, e.g., baseboards, shelves, and wainscoting. (Dry as you go–wood doesn't like prolonged contact with water.)
• Tubs and toilet seats.
- the above mention for the bathroom so why not?
LAUNDRY PRE-TREATER FOR OILY STAINS
For oil-based stains such as lipstick, grease, butter, motor oil, cooking oil, and some pen inks, simply apply some Dawn dishwashing liquid directly to the stain and scrub with a small brush or toothbrush until the oil is removed, and then launder as usual.
- it works for getting stains off of cloth diapers so yeah.
For oil-based stains such as lipstick, grease, butter, motor oil, cooking oil, and some pen inks, simply apply some Dawn dishwashing liquid directly to the stain and scrub with a small brush or toothbrush until the oil is removed, and then launder as usual.
- it works for getting stains off of cloth diapers so yeah.
NON-TOXIC LUBRICANT
Sliding glass doors, door knobs, hinges etc. It lasts much longer than any aerosol type spray that I have tried. And Its non-toxic! It does a great job of cleaning the parts that its lubricating as well!
Sliding glass doors, door knobs, hinges etc. It lasts much longer than any aerosol type spray that I have tried. And Its non-toxic! It does a great job of cleaning the parts that its lubricating as well!
POOL CLEANINGSquirt Dawn down the middle of the pool and all of the dirt, suntan lotion, etc. will move to the edges of the pool for easy clean up! AND it makes the pools sparkle.
- i hesitate to recommend this...since the PH balance of a pool is tricky to maintain and soap might throw it off. Unless you have an easily cleanable pool. Or kiddie pool.
- i hesitate to recommend this...since the PH balance of a pool is tricky to maintain and soap might throw it off. Unless you have an easily cleanable pool. Or kiddie pool.
EYEGLASS DEFOGGER
Simply rub a small drop of Dawn on eyeglass lenses, and wipe clean. It will leave a very thin film that will prevent them from fogging up.
- I wonder would this work on car headlights and tail lights?
Simply rub a small drop of Dawn on eyeglass lenses, and wipe clean. It will leave a very thin film that will prevent them from fogging up.
- I wonder would this work on car headlights and tail lights?
SHOWER FLOORS
Cover greasy footprints on shower floors with a coating of Dawn; let sit overnight. Scrub away the gunk in the morning with a stiff brush.
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Cover greasy footprints on shower floors with a coating of Dawn; let sit overnight. Scrub away the gunk in the morning with a stiff brush.
APHID CONTROL ON FRUIT TREES
Mix two tablespoons Dawn to a gallon of water and put in your sprayer. Try to get spray both sides of the leaves, branches and the tree trunks. Let sit for about 15 minutes and then rinse the trees THOROUGHLY!
AND FINALLY……..
Here’s a brilliant idea! Need a hostess gift when visiting friends and family this summer? Print off this post and include it with a bottle of Blue Dawn! Talk about USEFUL !
Mix two tablespoons Dawn to a gallon of water and put in your sprayer. Try to get spray both sides of the leaves, branches and the tree trunks. Let sit for about 15 minutes and then rinse the trees THOROUGHLY!
AND FINALLY……..
Here’s a brilliant idea! Need a hostess gift when visiting friends and family this summer? Print off this post and include it with a bottle of Blue Dawn! Talk about USEFUL !
The other lists mention dawn as a de-icer but several people have tried it and said it DOES NOT WORK with the mixture provided so I will not post that here. Since it can be freezed easily I wouldn't try it.
For any uses I might have missed other links!
- Wacky Uses for Dawn
- 15 Uses for Dawn
I hope this has been helpful. If some of these remedies DO NOT work please let me know so that I can correct it here. I DO NOT wish to give out false information that could cause others harm.
Thank you for reading and see you next post!
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