{"id":5907,"date":"2021-05-30T07:33:20","date_gmt":"2021-05-30T07:33:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=5907"},"modified":"2021-05-30T07:33:20","modified_gmt":"2021-05-30T07:33:20","slug":"things-you-should-never-clean-with-dish-soap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/things-you-should-never-clean-with-dish-soap\/","title":{"rendered":"Things You Should Never Clean with Dish Soap"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You shouldn\u2019t try to\u00a0use dish soap on\u00a0anything other than dishes, because you might damage them more than clean them.\n</p><h3>The Moka pot\n</h3><p>Dish soap can leave some residue inside the Moka pot after washing, and it\u00a0could be\u00a0quite challenging to\u00a0remove everything after one rinse. You would need to\u00a0thoroughly wash it\u00a0several times and it\u00a0would also ruin the finish of\u00a0your pot. Besides, you might have a\u00a0soapy taste in\u00a0your next pot of\u00a0coffee.\n</p><p>Over time, all the scrubbing will also remove the coffee\u2019s essential oils from the pot, which actually make the drink taste better, but also protect the surface from corrosion.\n</p><p><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' wp-image-5916 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/Anh-chup-Man-hinh-2021-05-30-luc-00.14.10-300x219.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"538\"' height='\"393\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Anh-chup-Man-hinh-2021-05-30-luc-00.14.10-300x219.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h3>The dishwasher\n</h3><p>Dish soap is\u00a0extremely sudsy and, if\u00a0you put it\u00a0in\u00a0the dishwasher, you could damage the machine. Plus, you could have another big problem: too many bubbles coming out. The special detergent for the dishwasher has a\u00a0specially designed formula that rinses the dishes perfectly and it\u00a0is\u00a0way less sudsy.\n</p><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-5915 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/Anh-chup-Man-hinh-2021-05-30-luc-00.13.01-300x219.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"579\"' height='\"423\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Anh-chup-Man-hinh-2021-05-30-luc-00.13.01-300x219.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p><span style='\"font-size:'><strong>Your car\n<p>Although many say that dish liquid is\u00a0an\u00a0alternative for a\u00a0car washing soap, you should not use it\u00a0at\u00a0all. And there are several reasons: the hard chemicals from the dish soap can damage the paint from your car and it\u00a0can also strip away any protective wax you might have on\u00a0it. Once it\u00a0dries, the liquid can also leave a\u00a0residue on\u00a0your automobile because it\u00a0is\u00a0difficult to\u00a0rinse.\n</p><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-5914 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/Anh-chup-Man-hinh-2021-05-30-luc-00.12.29-300x256.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"529\"' height='\"451\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Anh-chup-Man-hinh-2021-05-30-luc-00.12.29-300x256.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h3>Windows and mirrors\n</h3><p>Dish soap will most definitely remove the dirt from your windows or\u00a0mirrors like it\u00a0does on\u00a0your glasses. But it\u00a0will be\u00a0very hard to\u00a0remove the streaks it\u00a0leaves behind on\u00a0them after you try to\u00a0wash it\u00a0off. So\u00a0if\u00a0you want perfectly shiny windows and mirrors, just use your classic glass cleaner.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-5913 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/Anh-chup-Man-hinh-2021-05-30-luc-00.04.28-300x228.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"562\"' height='\"427\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Anh-chup-Man-hinh-2021-05-30-luc-00.04.28-300x228.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h3>Your cast iron skillet\n</h3><p>Dish soap will remove the oil seasoned layer from the surface. And every cooking expert knows that\u2019s what helps to\u00a0heat food evenly and it\u00a0also adds to\u00a0the taste. If\u00a0you do\u00a0it\u00a0though, try to\u00a0do\u00a0it\u00a0more rarely and use this alternative cleaning method: put salt in\u00a0the still-warm skillet and rub it\u00a0with a\u00a0paper towel. Afterward, you can add a\u00a0bit of\u00a0oil, if\u00a0you wish.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' wp-image-5912 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/Anh-chup-Man-hinh-2021-05-30-luc-00.03.51-300x206.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"537\"' height='\"369\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Anh-chup-Man-hinh-2021-05-30-luc-00.03.51-300x206.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h3>Hardwood floors\n</h3><p>Using dish soap on\u00a0your hardwood floors will only leave them scratched and dingy. Instead, if\u00a0you want to\u00a0have perfect and shiny hardwood floors, vacuum or\u00a0sweep them first to\u00a0remove any dirt or\u00a0grit that could leave marks. Afterward, use a\u00a0wet mop and wipe all the surfaces.\n</p><p>It\u00a0is\u00a0recommended to\u00a0use cleaning products specifically made for wood floors. On\u00a0the other hand, dish soap may be\u00a0very effective on\u00a0other types of\u00a0flooring, like tile, linoleum, or\u00a0vinyl.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' wp-image-5911 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/Anh-chup-Man-hinh-2021-05-30-luc-00.03.03-300x293.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"545\"' height='\"532\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Anh-chup-Man-hinh-2021-05-30-luc-00.03.03-300x293.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p><span style='\"font-size:'><strong>Leather\n<p>Leather is\u00a0quite a\u00a0delicate product and the chemicals from the dish soap might destroy\u00a0it. Just like your skin, leather items need also a\u00a0moisturizing cream to\u00a0keep the material soft. You can use the dish soap on\u00a0your leather shoes, but try to\u00a0avoid it\u00a0on\u00a0fine leather clothing.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-5910 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/Anh-chup-Man-hinh-2021-05-29-luc-23.40.47-295x300.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"514\"' height='\"523\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Anh-chup-Man-hinh-2021-05-29-luc-23.40.47-295x300.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h3>Your plants\n</h3><p>Dish soap will never replace insecticidal soap for 2\u00a0very good reasons: it\u00a0is\u00a0too harsh for the plants and it\u00a0will not do\u00a0a\u00a0good job to\u00a0ward off pests either. Although there are a\u00a0lot of\u00a0DIY recipes on\u00a0the internet stating how to\u00a0take care of\u00a0your plants, you should still use a\u00a0true insecticidal liquid, which is\u00a0easy on\u00a0the plants themselves, but deadly to\u00a0insects.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-5909 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/Anh-chup-Man-hinh-2021-05-29-luc-23.31.11-300x291.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"479\"' height='\"465\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Anh-chup-Man-hinh-2021-05-29-luc-23.31.11-300x291.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h3>Your fruit or\u00a0vegetables\n<div class='\"C7fk1eKyYhqHPN3_5hjqW\"'>\n<p>As\u00a0tempting as\u00a0it\u00a0may look, do\u00a0not try to\u00a0clean your fruits and vegetables with dish soap. They have pores and the dish soap might get trapped inside\u00a0\u2014 besides it\u00a0was not meant for that. You might also experience gastrointestinal issues or\u00a0nausea, if\u00a0you end up\u00a0consuming it\u00a0somehow.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-5908 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/Anh-chup-Man-hinh-2021-05-29-luc-23.29.48-300x190.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"545\"' height='\"345\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Anh-chup-Man-hinh-2021-05-29-luc-23.29.48-300x190.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h3>The washing machine\n<div class='\"C7fk1eKyYhqHPN3_5hjqW\"'>\n<p>Just like with the dishwasher, you will have a\u00a0suds party if\u00a0you put dish soap in\u00a0the washing machine. It\u00a0will not be\u00a0able to\u00a0handle and it\u00a0will burst. More foam does not mean cleaner clothes though, the formula is\u00a0not heavy-duty enough to\u00a0clean them anyway.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-5917 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/Anh-chup-Man-hinh-2021-05-30-luc-00.16.09-300x272.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"558\"' height='\"506\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Anh-chup-Man-hinh-2021-05-30-luc-00.16.09-300x272.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n</p><div class='\"C7fk1eKyYhqHPN3_5hjqW\"'>\n<p><em><strong>source: brightside\n\n<div class='\"C7fk1eKyYhqHPN3_5hjqW\"'>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You shouldn\u2019t try to\u00a0use dish soap on\u00a0anything other than dishes, because you might damage them more than clean them. The Moka pot Dish soap can leave some residue inside the Moka pot after washing, and it\u00a0could be\u00a0quite challenging to\u00a0remove everything after one rinse. You would need to\u00a0thoroughly wash it\u00a0several times and it\u00a0would also ruin the\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5918,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[54,43,61,31,32],"class_list":{"0":"post-5907","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tie-life-style","8":"tag-clean-hack","9":"tag-cleaning-house","10":"tag-cleaning-tips","11":"tag-tips","12":"tag-tricks"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Anh-chup-Man-hinh-2021-05-30-luc-00.36.54.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5907","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5907"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5907\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5918"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5907"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5907"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5907"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}</p></div></strong></em></p></div></div></h3></div></h3></strong></span></p></strong></span></p>