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11. Patio Furniture Revival: As spring rolls around and you unearth your patio furniture, give it a thorough cleaning with warm water mixed with dish soap. Bid farewell to months of dirt and grime.
12. Defogging Windows and Mirrors: Prevent your car windows or bathroom mirrors from fogging up by applying dish soap to a clean, dry cloth and rubbing it onto the glass until it disappears. Say goodbye to foggy views!
13. Screw Lubricant: Having trouble driving a screw into wood? A drop of dish soap on the screw can act as an effective lubricant, making the task much easier.
14. De-Greasing Pets: If your furry friend has an unfortunate encounter and gets sprayed, you can use a mixture of hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and dish soap as a shampoo. Allow it to sit for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing.
15. Pest Repellent: Keep spiders and ants at bay by mixing water and dish soap in a spray bottle and applying it around vents, doors, windows, and other entry points that pests tend to use.
16. Removing Oil Stains from Concrete: Discover an oil stain on your garage floor or concrete deck? Don’t fret. Sprinkle baking soda on the stain, add dish soap, and scrub with a plastic or non-metal brush. Let it sit for a few hours and repeat until the stain vanishes.
Dish soap, often underestimated, is a household hero with countless uses beyond the kitchen sink. Share your creative dish soap hacks in the comments below!
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