Dishwashing liquid is really a super useful product.
And not just for doing the dishes by hand!
Some of its uses are also very strange... while being very effective.
On the other hand, it is really not recommended to use it to clean certain things.
You don't know what? No problem!
Here are 10 things you should never clean with dish soap. Watch:
Cleaning your coffee maker with dishwashing liquid is not really a good idea.
Especially if you have an Italian Moka coffee maker.
Why ? Simply because it is difficult to rinse perfectly in this type of coffee maker.
And imagine the taste of your coffee in the morning with a hint of dish soap in it... Yuck!
To remove all traces of washing-up liquid, it should be rinsed thoroughly several times.
Which risks damaging it in the end...
Not to clean your coffee maker, it is better to use this trick.
It's true... Your washing machine also needs to be cleaned.
But it's a really, really bad idea to put dish soap in your washing machine to clean it.
And this, with or without linen inside...
Unless you want to organize a foam party at home (and change your washing machine at the same time).
If you put dishwashing liquid in your machine, you can be sure that the suds will overflow everywhere.
Instead, use these tips for a thorough and safe cleaning of your machine.
Leather sofa, jacket or leather jacket... Leather is a delicate material.
The washing-up liquid is far too aggressive to be applied to it.
It risks damaging it and making it lose its suppleness and shine .
Not to mention that it is difficult to rinse it off on this type of surface.
This requires too much water!
Imagine if you had to flood your leather sofa to rinse it... Hello messes!
You can be sure that leather deserves a gentler treatment that not only cleans it, but also nourishes it.
One of these grandmother's recipes is much better suited for cleaning the leather of a sofa, car seats or even an armchair.
The washing-up liquid can be used without any problem to clean a linoleum, vinyl floor or tiles.
But cleaning a raw wood floor with dish soap...
It's taking the risk of tarnishing your floor and make big stains.
The best way to clean a raw wood floor is to vacuum or broom to remove dust.
Then a simple wipe with a damp mop does the trick.
If your wooden floor is varnished, do not hesitate to use this homemade cleaning product.
It is prudent not to use dishwashing liquid to wash your wooden furniture...
Unless you want to strip them!
In fact, some wooden furniture reacts well to its contact.
This is generally the case with kitchen furniture, which is designed to be resistant.
But other wooden furniture is more fragile .
It is best to choose a suitable homemade cleaner based on wax for example, to maintain and nourish them in depth.
Cleaning your windows with dishwashing liquid is not impossible.
It has the advantage of being a powerful degreaser that eliminates all fatty deposits.
But the disadvantage is that it often leaves traces. Not great!
You will waste a lot of time rinsing it to have streak-free windows .
The solution ? Use this recipe for homemade product to have nickel windows.
Just add a few drops of dishwashing liquid.
Just enough to degrease, but not too much to leave no streaks!
We do not recommend using dishwashing liquid to wash your hair or body.
But it's even more true for your face!
The skin of the face is particularly fragile.
And for sure, any dishwashing product would have a stripping effect on your delicate skin.
Your skin deserves gentle care that respects it.
It is very tempting to scour a cast iron skillet with dish soap.
Certainly, this one is effective in cleaning and degreasing.
But it is even a bit too effective!
Cooks spend a lot of time soaking the surface of their skillet with oil.
And it's not without reason.
The goal is for it to be perfectly non-stick.
Then dishwashing liquid could ruin everything!
Instead, clean it by simply scrubbing it with coarse salt and water .
And use your washing-up liquid from time to time for a thorough cleaning.
Find out how here.
Silk is far too fragile a material to withstand the use of washing-up liquid.
And given the price of silk clothes, it would be a shame to damage them stupidly.
To clean a silk garment or loosen it, use one of these tricks.
And if you're ever lucky enough to have a silk scarf, a Hermès square, don't take the risk of damaging it with dish soap.
If you don't want to buy a special product, just use your mild shampoo!
We know...
Fruits and vegetables are often full of pesticides!
And for some it's even worse than for others.
However, it is strictly inadvisable to clean them with washing-up liquid.
Indeed, dishwashing liquid is not intended to be in direct contact with food.
The product could seep into the pores of fruits and vegetables.
Not only will it contaminate the taste of your food, but it can also make you sick!
It would be a shame though!
If you want to remove pesticides of your fruits and vegetables, follow this simple and safe grandmother's trick instead.
