Powerwash contains several strong solvents, chelants, and high-alkaline ingredients that help it cling and decimate dirt—it's absolutely not regular Dawn dish soap in a pump spray bottle (as internet rumor has it). When I need to rid my dishes of stubborn stuck-on food, I'll just give 'em a soak.
Power wash has a different formula that cuts through the grease better, it's not just Dawn watered down.
Surfaces to avoid with Dawn® Powerwash:
Glass with UV coatings or other specialty treatments. Painted, varnished, or coated surfaces, including automobile paint. Precious metals, copper, or sterling silver. Leather, upholstery, or fabrics that won't later be rinsed.
Preferences vary, and on the whole, demand wasn't enough for us to continue making it.
Powerwash contains several strong solvents, chelants, and high-alkaline ingredients that help it cling and decimate dirt—it's absolutely not regular Dawn dish soap in a pump spray bottle (as internet rumor has it). When I need to rid my dishes of stubborn stuck-on food, I'll just give 'em a soak.
Gain's green dish spray is the closest product you'll get to Platinum Powerwash, both in terms of functionality and performance. I prefer the discrete clean scent of the Dawn to the Gain, though Gain's formulation includes an “Aroma Boost”—which I didn't mind, but it is strong.
Warnings. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Eye irritant. In case of eye contact, flush thoroughly with water.
Why Dawn Powerwash Spray Works So Well. The reason it is so effective at cutting through food and grease is because the product has both the power of Dawn's usual soap and the added bonus "3 cleaning boosters not found in traditional soap," according to its Amazon page.
Clean the Bathtub and Shower
Scrubbing shower walls and soap rings can be a major pain. Fortunately, Powerwash revolutionizes this labor-intensive chore.
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. After spraying on the fixture, rub and wipe it with a microfiber cloth to avoid scratching.
While you can wipe and rinse right away, Dawn recommends letting the spray soak on tougher dishes, so I let them sit for about five minutes.
I see on my supermarket shelf a clear version of Dawn Powerwash Spray — Dawn Platinum Powerwash Free & Clear (“no dyes with a light pear scent”). If you want to give that a try, substitute the Free & Clear Dawn Dishwashing Liquid for the blue, and proceed.
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic): Ingestion: May cause transient gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea. Eye Contact: May cause moderate, transient irritation. Skin Contact: May cause moderate, transient irritation or be drying to the skin.
So, yeah, it can handle a hefty helping of grease and grime. TikTok user @zackryram let his 14.8K followers know that Dawn was the answer to keeping his greasy strands at bay. “Look at my beautiful hair—woo,” he said, rubbing his clean tresses.
For best results, use a little less than 3 sprays (~5g) – about the size of a quarter – of Dawn® Powerwash Dish Spray in a top-loading washing machine. *Remove garments prior to application of Dawn® Platinum Powerwash Dish Spray. **High-efficiency washing machines can be sensitive and cycle times may vary.
Looking for a fast and easy way to clean your toilet inside and out? Dawn Power Wash Spray may be the answer! I use this stuff to clean dishes, tires, clothes and now, on toilets! This soap isn't specifically antibacterial, but works great for a quick clean.
Apparently they've stopped making it. Just can't find it anywhere and some of the comments on the Dawn site confirm that it is discontinued.
A: Dawn Powerwash Dish Spray is a different form and contains a unique formula. The unique spray nozzle provides a continuous spray of sudsy foam that clings to dishes, covering all soils. It's also formulated with a combination of ingredients optimized to provide rapid cleaning on tough greasy messes.
The Dawn Powerwash has made its way across TikTok, and naturally, with the popularity has come DIY recipes for the cleaning agent. The key difference between the original Dawn dish liquid and Dawn Powerwash is the addition of alcohol.
ALCOHOL DENAT., C10-16 ALKYLDIMETHYLAMINE OXIDE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL BUTYL ETHER, ETHANOLAMINE, FRAGRANCE, HEXYL ETHOXYLATE, LAURYL GLUCOSE, PHENOXYETHANOL, PPG-26, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE, TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE, WATER.