As of: February 11, 2024, 6:17 a.m
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Dishwashing liquid is more than just a dish cleaner.
It is an effective and environmentally friendly solution to many household cleaning problems.
Düsseldorf – Several different cleaners are often used just to clean a room.
When cleaning the bathroom, for example, a toilet cleaner, tile and mirror cleaner are used.
This is not only inconvenient, but also expensive.
And chemical cleaning agents are not necessarily good for your health.
According to consumer advocates, this doesn't have to be the case.
Instead of buying a special cleaning product for every stain in the household, experts recommend avoiding the expensive and often environmentally harmful products.
The dishwashing liquid found in most kitchens is an effective all-purpose weapon against dirt.
The rest can be done with just three other cleaning agents, according to consumer advocates.
Don't just use dishwashing detergent for washing dishes - it also cleans windows well
Kitchen dishwashing liquid is more versatile than you think.
It can be used not only for washing dishes, but also as an effective degreaser.
It therefore makes sense to also use it on the stove or other kitchen surfaces where unsightly grease splatters often accumulate after cooking.
Dishwashing liquid isn't just useful for cleaning cups and plates.
It is a real all-purpose cleaner.
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The dishwashing liquid is also a useful helper for the upcoming spring cleaning.
Experts from the consumer center in North Rhine-Westphalia explain that when cleaning windows, a bucket of water, a small splash of detergent, a squeegee and a dry, clean microfiber cloth are sufficient for polishing.
However, too much cleaning agent in the water can lead to streaks and streaks on the glass.
The degreasing properties of the dish soap can also be used for other purposes
Various lifestyle magazines provide further creative tips for using dishwashing liquid when cleaning your house.
The magazine
Für Sie
, for example, recommends using detergent to remove grease stains not only on the stove, but also on clothing or the floor.
For cotton clothing, a drop on the dirty area should be enough before rinsing thoroughly with water.
The subsequent washing in the washing machine should then be even more effective.
Warm or cold water – when does degreaser dish soap work best?
Cold, warm or hot?
When it comes to the question of at what water temperature the dishwashing detergent can be most effective, the lifestyle magazine
Jolie
has a simple rule of thumb: “The more grease there is, the warmer the water should be.” The reason for this is that warmer water has a higher fat-dissolving power has.
Removing grease stains from the floor requires a little more effort.
The tip here is to spread the detergent on the affected area and then work it in with a brush.
After adding a little water, you should continue brushing and finally rinse thoroughly with water.
This tip is especially useful for people with a garage to remove oil stains on the floor.
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Also when renovating: dishwashing liquid helps when removing wallpaper
If the stain didn't end up on the floor but on the carpet or upholstered furniture, dish soap can also help.
Jolie
magazine
advises: “To do this, mix a teaspoon of dishwashing liquid with a liter of water and apply the mixture to the stain with a clean cloth.
Gently dab the stain until it disappears.” After gentle treatment, the area should be rinsed with clean water.
The magazine also advises that dish soap can be used when washing cars and even when cleaning jewelry.
Dishwashing liquid is also an effective helper for those who don't just want to clean in the spring but also want to completely redesign their home.
It can be used, for example, when removing old wallpaper.
The advice portal
For Me
recommends the following procedure:
Moisten the wallpaper with warm water and a little dishwashing liquid.
Use a sponge or paint roller to ensure the wallpaper is completely dampened.
If the material becomes dark, it has absorbed the water.
Remove the wallpaper from the wall by hand or a putty knife.
You can clean the entire house with dishwashing liquid and three other cleaners
The dishwashing liquid is a real all-rounder in the household and can often replace the use of special cleaners.
According to the NRW consumer advice center, only four cleaners are necessary for thorough house cleaning: all-purpose cleaner, scouring powder or scouring milk, dishwashing liquid and acetic or citric acid or corresponding cleaners.
However, special cleaners, disinfectant cleaning agents and aggressive power cleaners with bleaching agents such as chlorine can be avoided in private households.
“They have no hygienic benefit, but can pose a health risk, harm the environment and are usually more expensive than normal cleaning products,” says Kerstin Effers, an environmental and health protection expert at the North Rhine-Westphalia Consumer Center.
(sm/dpa)