Dish soap – Not just for dishes!
Dish soap – Not just for dishes!
Weeds have been the bane of many of our lawns including mine and i was scouring the internet for eco friendly ideas to weed weeds away. I came upon a few and believe me i use dish soap in my bath tup, so kids don’t have to worry about bleach residue and on Asian lilies (a tsp mixed with water and sprayed after watering plants on a hot day.
I have not tried any of these ideas and hoping to do so soon. Please use your sense of judgement before you do us them
1:Kill weeds. Mix 1 teaspoon of dishwashing liquid with 1 cup of salt and 1 gallon of white vinegar. Pour the solution on weeds sprouting in the cracks and crevices of sidewalks, driveways, and patio pavers.
2:Wash away ants. Get rid of them with a simple 50-50 solution of water and white vinegar, with a dash of dishwashing liquid. Spray the affected area with the mix and wait a few minutes.
3: Green your lawn. Fill a reservoir of a 10 or 20-gallon hose-end sprayer with water and a 12-ounce can of beer or non-diet cola, half a cup mouthwash and 1 cup of dishwashing liquid. The dishwashing liquid helps spread the concoction more evenly across your lawn. Water your lawn approximately every three weeks.
4: Air conditioner cleaner. Clean your foam or metal mesh air conditioner filters once a month during the summer with dishwashing liquid. Soak the filter in a bath of warm water and dish soap, then scrub it gently with a toothbrush. Once you’ve removed any debris, rinse it and dry it completely. This will help you out on your energy bill.
5: Add life to your locks. If your hair is looking lifeless, try mixing a dollop of dishwashing liquid into your shampoo. It fights grease in hair, as well as on dishes!
6: Give your blender a good cleaning. Forget about taking your blender apart to wash it thoroughly. Instead, fill it partway with warm water and dishwashing detergent, cover it, and run it for a few seconds. Empty it, rinse it, air-dry it, and call it a day.
7: Stains: Ketchup, curry on your clothes, apply dish soap immediately and scrub with water and rinse.
By: Kavitha Ariyath
