8 genius new uses for washing up liquid - Good Housekeeping
8 genius uses for washing up liquid
Washing up liquid might be a sink-side staple, but its cleaning power is incredibly helpful all over the house. Because the liquid is mild, it’s often a great choice over harsher chemicals (plus, we bet you've got a stockpile of the stuff under your sink). Next time you’re giving your house a once-over, consider these new ways to use the sudsy liquid.
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1. Erase greasy stains on clothes
Spot salad dressing on your shirt? Rub a little dish detergent into the stain and rinse with water (this method works well for removing rings around the collar, too). The soap is gentle enough for spot-treating most fabrics – even washable wool and silk, which could be damaged by laundry detergent that has stain-fighting enzymes.
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2. Clean your kitchen and bathroom floors
To transform a bucket of warm water into a helpful floor cleanser, just add 2tbsp of washing up liquid. Use the solution on vinyl or tile flooring, but avoid hardwoods (the water could warp the boards).
3. De-grime patio furniture
Add a squirt of washing up liquid to a bowl of warm water, and use it to wipe down your outdoor tables and chairs. Then, rinse clean with the garden hose.
4. Clean hairbrushes and combs
Combat build-up from grooming products and greasy hair with a few drops of washing up liquid mixed with warm water.
5. Launder hand-washable clothing
At a pinch, you can use 1tbsp of washing up liquid in place of the detergent you use to hand-wash delicates.
6. Remove stains on carpeting
Dissolve 1tbsp of washing up liquid in 2 cups of warm water, then blot the stain with a clean white cloth dipped into the solution. Repeat until the stain absorbs into the cloth and disappears from the carpet. Then sponge with cold water and blot dry with a clean cloth.
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7. Wipe down kitchen cabinets
Just like your cooking tools, cupboards can get greasy when you’re cooking. Add a little washing up liquid to a spray bottle with warm water to mist away the grime. Wipe over with a well-wrung cloth and dry.
8. Banish oil stains from concrete
If you spy a spot on your garage floor, cover the stain with baking soda, then pour some washing up liquid over it. Scrub with a plastic brush, and let everything sit for a few hours. Rinse and repeat until the stain is gone.
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