5 Extraordinary Uses For Dishwashing Liquid You Probably Didn’t Think Possible

Did you know? There are more uses to your dishwashing liquid than just cleaning the dishes? Here are 5 extraordinary uses for dishwashing liquid that you can apply:

1. Wash away ants

Get rid of ants with a simple mix of a 50/50 solution of water and white vinegar with a small dose of dishwashing liquid. You can use substitute the white vinegar for a multi-surface cleaner if you want.

Spray the spots frequented by ants with the mixture to prevent further visits by the ants!

2. Green your lawn

Believe it or not, you can use the dishwashing liquid to green your lawn. Fill the reservoir of your hose with water and 350ml of non-diet cola, 1 cup of corn syrup, or 1/2 cup mouthwash – and 1 cup of dishwashing liquid to help dilute the ingredients evenly.

Water your lawn every three weeks with this concoction and see the magic.

3. Clean the mesh of your air condition filters

Soak the filter in a bath of warm water and dishwashing liquid, then scrub it gently with a toothbrush to remove any debris. Rinse it and dry completely. This provides for cleaner and fresher smelling air!

4. Bring life to your hair

Yes, you read that correctly. Mix a dollop of dishwashing liquid with your favourite shampoo and then scrub your hair as your normally would. The ingredients in a dishwashing liquid fight grease, just like how it removes grease from the dishes.

5. Clean your blender

Fill your blender with a 50/50 solution of warm water and dishwashing liquid. Cover the blended and let it run for a few seconds. Empty the blender, rinse it and air-dry it. Simple hack for lazy cleaners.