Dawn Platinum Powerwash Recipes
Laundry Soap
Equipment:
1 Sturdy Gallon Size Container
Ingredients:
- 1/3 Cup Washing Soda
- 1/4 Cup Borax
- 2 Tbsp Dawn Dish Soap
- 1 Gallon Water
Directions:
- Fill the container about 1/4 full with the hottest water from your faucet.
- Add washing soda and borax to the hot water.
- Shake or swirl gently to dissolve the powders.
- Fill the rest of the container with lukewarm water.
- Add 2 Tbsp Dawn dish soap, seal, and shake gently to mix.
To Use:
- Regular load: 1/2 cup
- Large load: 3/4 cup
- HE machines: 1/4 cup
Note:
Avoid flimsy containers like milk jugs. Use a sturdy gallon-size pitcher, such as Rubbermaid.
Dishwasher Detergent Pods
Ingredients:
- Washing Soda
- Borax
- Citric Acid
- Dawn Platinum Powerwash Dish Soap
- Baking Soda
Optional:
Some recipes may include essential oils for scent, such as lemon or orange.
Shower Door Cleaner
Ingredients:
- Blue Dawn Platinum Dishwashing Liquid
- 70% isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol
- Distilled water
- A clean, empty Dawn Powerwash spray bottle OR any 16 oz. or larger spray bottle
- Measuring spoon
Directions:
- Pour 1 3/4 cups distilled water into the clean, empty spray bottle.
- Add 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) Dawn Platinum Dishwashing Liquid.
- Add 1 1/2 tablespoons 70% isopropyl alcohol.
- Apply spray top.
- Shake gently to combine ingredients.
- Allow to sit for a few hours to let everything meld.
Variations:
- Alternative scent: Substitute Blue Dawn Ultra Original for Blue Dawn Platinum.
- More powerful: Use 91% isopropyl alcohol instead of 70%.
- Most powerful: Substitute 4 tablespoons denatured alcohol for isopropyl alcohol.
Note:
When using denatured alcohol, handle carefully and wear gloves.
Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Ingredients:
- Dawn dish soap
- White vinegar
- Epsom salts
Directions:
- Combine 3 cups of white vinegar, 2 tablespoons of liquid dish soap, and 1 cup of Epsom salts in a large jar with a lid.
- Shake thoroughly to dissolve the Epsom salts.
- Pour 1/3 of the solution into the toilet bowl and let it soak for about 30 minutes.
- Use a toilet brush to clean any stubborn stains.
- Flush to rinse.
All-Purpose Spray
Ingredients:
- Liquid dish soap
- Water
- White vinegar or rubbing alcohol (optional)
- Lemon essential oil (optional)
Directions:
- Add 1 tablespoon of dish soap to a continuous spray bottle or an empty Dawn Powerwash bottle.
- Fill the remainder of the bottle with water.
- Add a splash of distilled white vinegar or rubbing alcohol for hard water, or a few drops of lemon essential oil for scent (optional).
- Replace the spray top and shake gently to mix.
Note:
If using a standard spray bottle, foam may clog the nozzle.
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