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Clever Uses for dish soap other than to wash dishes

Dishwashing detergent is a specialized form of soap that contains a mixture of surfactants which are particularly foamy and chosen because they do not irritate the skin. This special blend of surfactants is what makes dishwashing detergent so effective in cutting oils and fats from dishes and pots. House Cleaning Kenmore has some of the many common uses of dishwasher cleaning.

Laundry

During house cleaning, oil-based stains on fabrics are among the most difficult to remove. For these difficult tasks, dishwashing detergent is one of the best stain removers out there. Gently rub the dishwashing detergent in the oil stain before washing it in the warmest water, safe for your type of fabric. When house cleaning, dishwashing detergent is particularly effective in edible oils, such as salad dressing, and is gentle enough to be used on fine fabrics such as silk and wool.

If you do not have a special hand washing detergent, carefully wash fine fabrics such as wool and silk in a 1-gallon solution of water and a spoonful of dishwashing liquid. Place the fabric object in the solution and immerse it to completely moisten it. Then use your hands to gently shake the object, for about a minute. Make sure to rinse with clean, cold water afterwards.

Cleaning appliances

When house cleaning, appliances need to be cleaned often, small or large, and dishwashing detergent is an excellent detergent. Kitchen appliances, including microwaves, toasters, blenders, irons, ovens, stoves, refrigerators and more, are perfect candidates for cleaning with dishwashing liquid. Other household appliances, such as washing machines, dryers and freezers, can also benefit from gentle but thorough cleaning with a dish soap and water solution. During house cleaning, make sure to rinse the surfaces of the appliance after washing it with a damp cloth and then dry it well.

Cleaning the air conditioning filters

During house cleaning you can also use dishwashing detergent to clean the foam or mesh filter in an air conditioner. Immerse the filter in warm water mixed with dish detergent, rub gently with a toothbrush, then rinse and dry. When house cleaning, clean the filter once a month during the summer for cleaner air.

Degreasing kitchen cabinets

When house cleaning kitchen cabinets that have been overlooked are a difficult task to clean. Kitchen oils and grease will mix with smoke, dust and other dirt from the kitchen to create a thick layer of sticky sand in the kitchen cabinets. Dishwashing detergent and regular cleaning are your first line of defense against this buildup. Mix two tablespoons of dishwashing liquid in hot water to create a furniture wash solution.

 

If you are still looking for more dish washing tips then you should get in touch with your local House Cleaning Kenmore experts who are always looking forward to help you out in such scenario and offer best possible tips/hacks. What are you waiting for? Pick up your phone and call House Cleaning Kenmore now.