A: We do not recommend mixing any Pine-Sol® product with other cleaning products or chemicals. Mixing cleaners can result in the release of hazardous gases.
Pine-Sol is generally safe to mix with most laundry detergent, but be cautious with detergents containing bleach or ammonia, as Vuong says this can create harmful fumes (or simply reduce the effectiveness of both products).
Create a fly and wasp repellent.
Upstairs Downstairs Cleaning says that you can use full-strength Pine-Sol as an insecticide or a 4:1 Pine-Sol to water solution spray for staving off wasps and other stinging insects—just steer clear of honeybees!
To make your Pine Sol fly repellant mix ⅓ water, ⅓ vinegar, and ⅓ Original Scent Pine Sol. You can add a dash of Skin So Soft or Citronella to the mix if you like, too.
Take an old Swiffer and a microfiber cloth; soak cloth in a warm water, Pine-sol, and ammonia mixture, and mop your walls. This will make your home smell fresh and clean. You will want to make sure you have non-washable paint for this one.
Pine-Sol cleans all kinds of counter tops and surfaces while disinfecting. Dilute ¼ cup of Pine-Sol® in one gallon of warm water. Dip a sponge in the mixture to wipe grease and grime away. Or for everyday mess control, keep the Pine-Sol® mixture in a spray bottle for quick cleaning spritzes.
While the complete “recipe” is inaccessible for the masses, a Dawn spokeswoman has pointed the magic to uniquely powerful surfuctants—or, the chemical compounds that reduce the surface tension of a liquid when it's dissolved, aka the stuff that cuts the grease.
Honestly, if you are using a store-bought cleaner of any kind, you should not be combining it with anything else. They have many ingredients put together for proper disinfecting, so it is not safe to mix them with anything else like dishwashing liquids.
Flies tend to dislike the smell of Pine Sol, citronella, peppermint oil, and clove oil. You will find that many DIY bug spray recipes use these ingredients in some way. What is this? You will notice that these are all strong and distinct scents that are repulsive for flies, but rather pleasant for people!
This spray is great for outdoor and indoor use. Flies seem to HATE pine-sol. To make the fly repelling spray, mix the original Pine-Sol with water, at a ratio of 50/50 and put it in a spray bottle. Use to wipe counters or spray on the porch and patio table and furniture to drive the flies away.
The recall covers 37 million bottles of eight different types of Pine-Sol, which may contain a bacterial called Pseudomonas aeruginosa, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Pine-Sol is not safe for pets.
As it turns out, you can actually unclog a toilet with dish soap instead of turning to a harsh, toxic bowl cleaner. Just as natural dish soap helps break down dirt, grease, and food that may be stuck on dishes and utensils, it can help break down what's in your toilet bowl.
As for using Blue Dawn as a body wash, it was great. I felt so clean! I didn't notice any difference from other body washes, other than it required a lot of rinsing, possibly due to the high concentration in the “Ultra” version of Blue Dawn.
Because dish soap is meant to break up oils and lift grease and grime from your flatware and utensils, there's no reason why it shouldn't work on the oily soap and human grease build-up accumulating in your tub or shower!
There is a general misconception that any soap can be used as an insecticide. Dishwashing liquids are primarily designed to dissolve grease from dishes and clean clothes, not to kill insects. Dish detergents may dissolve the protective waxes on the plant leaves.
The working theory is that the soap washes off a protective coating on the insect's body, causing it to dry out. Because of this potential cause and effect, only certain insects are susceptible; small, soft-bodied insects are those most likely to be controlled.
Getting rid of ants is easy with Dawn Dish Soap. Spray a mixture of water and Dawn directly onto countertops, floors, sinks, or wherever the ants seem to be. This will leave behind a residue that ants refuse to walk across. It is also safe for kids and pets, so you don't have to worry about any harsh chemicals.
“Fill up the sink with hot water & a cap full of your favorite Pine Sol floor cleaner. Add 2 tbsp of vinegar & use to clean any type of floor.
With Pine-Sol All Purpose Cleaner, you only need one cleaner to fight dirt, grime and grease. EPA registered to disinfect and kill 99% of germs on most surfaces throughout your home, Pine-Sol gives you 4X cleaning action and a great, long lasting scent.