2. Dawn dish soap – The old standard blue Dawn dish soap is the star cleaner here. Give the tub a good coating of soap and then use a broom (yes! a broom!) to scrub the tub in swift long strokes, using a little pressure until foamy. Let sit for 5 minutes and then rinse away and check for any missed spots to touch up.
To make the solution is simple and easy on the wallet! Pour equal parts of vinegar and Dawn into a spray bottle. Gently shake, then spray liberally onto the surface to be cleaned. I have found the best results is when I use it to clean chrome shower and sink fixtures.
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!
Soap. Fill the bucket with about a half gallon of hot water and several drops of a gentle but effective dish soap (we love Dawn). Scrub. Using your scrub brush or sponge (again, depending how dirty your tub is), use the soapy water mixture to give your bathtub an all-over sponge (or scrub!)
The short answer is yes — dish soap does work as a shampoo, but you shouldn't make cleaning your hair with it a habit, according to Abdullah.
Use equal parts Dawn + vinegar. You can also cut the Dawn if your mixture is too thick. Heat the solution in the microwave for 2 minutes (do not boil). Stir well, and pour into the bottle when not too hot.
The majority of my solutions contain blue Dawn® Ultra because it's concentrated. The regular Dawn is a non-concentrated version, (also called Simply Clean) so more diluted. Platinum Dawn is almost identical to Ultra, but it contains more surfactants.
This no scrub, homemade shower cleaner recipe with Dawn and vinegar is a snap to make. It's also super effective at ridding your shower of hard water stains and soap scum with almost no effort on your part!
“Vinegar is a good cleaner because it's acidic, but when you add dishwashing liquid/dish soap to it (which is a base or neutral) - you neutralise the vinegar. You take away the very thing that makes it work well. “The dishwashing liquid works that well on its own. Adding the vinegar is a pointless step.”
To make the best homemade shower cleaner, just combine equal amounts of Dawn dish soap and white vinegar in a spray bottle and gently shake mix. Spray down your shower with it, wait half an hour, then rinse clean!
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.
In a jar or spray bottle, combine 1 2/3 cup baking soda with 1/2 cup vegetable oil-based liquid soap. Add 1/2 cup water and 2 tablespoons vinegar. Shake before using. Apply with a cloth or sponge and rinse well.
Instead, Dawn Dishwashing Soap (like the Platinum Powerwash) has become my go-to for cleaning grease splatters off clothes or nixing hard water stains from glass shower doors.
All-Purpose Cleaner: Combine 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon dishwashing liquid, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 2 cups hot water in a spray bottle and shake well.
Many hotels use ammonia-based cleaning solutions because ammonia readily cuts through dirt and soap scum. Because of the way it dries, ammonia also decreases the possibility of streaks on glass.
Dawn Original Dish Soap
This classic pick is the best overall dish soap because it requires less scrubbing than other dish soaps. It's also a versatile choice since it can be used on more than just dishes.