{"id":33308,"date":"2022-01-18T18:23:15","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T18:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=33308"},"modified":"2022-01-18T18:23:16","modified_gmt":"2022-01-18T18:23:16","slug":"household-things-you-should-never-wash-with-dish-soap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/household-things-you-should-never-wash-with-dish-soap\/","title":{"rendered":"Household Things You Should Never Wash With Dish Soap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You shouldn\u2019t try to use dish soap on anything other than dishes, because you might damage them more than clean them. For example, if you rub your Moka pot with dish soap, it will leave behind a lot of residues that will change the taste of your coffee. And if you run out of dishwashing detergent, think twice before putting dish soap inside the dishwasher. You might end up with a house full of suds.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>The Moka pot\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Dish soap can leave some residue inside the Moka pot after washing, and it could be quite challenging to remove everything after one rinse. You would need to thoroughly wash it several times and it would also ruin the finish of your pot. Besides, you might have a soapy taste in your next pot of coffee.\n\n\n\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\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"531\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/9b331b5a478a3e7e4ca281da53.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-33309\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/9b331b5a478a3e7e4ca281da53.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>The dishwasher\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Dish soap is extremely sudsy and, if you put it in the 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 specially designed formula that rinses the dishes perfectly and it is way less sudsy.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"531\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/92d53d5151a5141373dfc985c3.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-33310\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/92d53d5151a5141373dfc985c3.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Your car\n\n\n\n</h2><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\u00a0protective wax\u00a0you might have on\u00a0it. Once it\u00a0dries, the liquid can also leave a\u00a0residue on\u00a0your automobile because it\u00a0is\u00a0difficult to\u00a0rinse.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"625\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/89d7225956a38ae6de50d0513d.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-33311\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/89d7225956a38ae6de50d0513d.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Your hair\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Dish soap is too harsh for your hair, removing all of its essential oils. And essential oils are essential for beautiful, healthy hair. The salt in dish soap will completely dry out your hair, causing your scalp to become flaky and irritated. Furthermore, another ingredient, sodium lauryl sulfate, has been linked to dermatitis.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"728\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/5343a8597a9f930089bcc7f942.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-33312\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/5343a8597a9f930089bcc7f942.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Windows and mirrors\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Dish soap will most definitely remove the dirt from your windows or mirrors like it does on your glasses. But it will be very hard to remove the streaks it leaves behind on them after you try to wash it off. So if you want perfectly shiny windows and mirrors, just use your classic glass cleaner.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"551\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/f9acaf51de8744bbc5a0a0011c.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-33313\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/f9acaf51de8744bbc5a0a0011c.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Your cast iron skillet\n\n\n\n</h2><p>The oil-seasoned layer on the surface will be removed with dish soap. And every chef knows that this is what helps to evenly heat food while also adding flavor. If you must, try to do it on a less frequent basis and use this alternative cleaning method: sprinkle salt in the still-warm skillet and rub it with a paper towel. After that, if desired, drizzle with oil.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"499\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/6313b852968b283d306f4c1c40.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-33314\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/6313b852968b283d306f4c1c40.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Hardwood floors\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Using dish soap on your hardwood floors will only leave them scratched and dingy. Instead, if you want to have perfect and shiny hardwood floors, vacuum or sweep them first to remove any dirt or grit that could leave marks. Afterward, use a wet mop and wipe all the surfaces.\n\n\n\n</p><p>It is recommended to use cleaning products specifically made for wood floors. On the other hand, dish soap may be very effective on other types of flooring, like tile, linoleum, or vinyl.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"728\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/b0ca92552ca3913fbd8924b562.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-33315\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/b0ca92552ca3913fbd8924b562.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Leather\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Leather is quite a delicate product and the chemicals from the dish soap might destroy it. Just like your skin, leather items need also a moisturizing cream to keep the material soft. You can use the dish soap on your leather shoes, but try to avoid it on fine leather clothing.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"977\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/fa226e599d85c7fb19fc7c262c.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-33316\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/fa226e599d85c7fb19fc7c262c.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Your plants\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Dish soap will never replace insecticidal soap for 2 very good reasons: it is too harsh for the plants and it will not do a good job to ward off pests either. Although there are a lot of DIY recipes on the internet stating how to take care of your plants, you should still use a true insecticidal liquid, which is easy on the plants themselves, but deadly to insects.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"728\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/4837c35486a05a7361f86fae43.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-33317\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/4837c35486a05a7361f86fae43.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>BONUS: Don\u2019t try to&nbsp;mix dish soap with any other cleansers, like bleach or&nbsp;ammonia.\n\n\n\n</h3><p>Each of them has different ingredients that may become toxic if they interact.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"728\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/f1a6fc5723b479700171905780.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-33318\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/f1a6fc5723b479700171905780.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>You shouldn\u2019t try to use dish soap on anything other than dishes, because you might damage them more than clean them. For example, if you rub your Moka pot with dish soap, it will leave behind a lot of residues that will change the taste of your coffee. 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