It turns out that a lot of daily items have a ton of different uses and functions, sometimes uses you would never even expect.

In this list of twenty examples, you can see how blue Dawn dishwashing soap can be used in a lot of ways, and it doesn’t have anything to do with doing the dishes. Who knew that this particular soap could be so versatile?

1) Clean foggy glasses

Grab some Dawn soap if you want to make your foggy glasses look new again. Rub a little bit of soap onto the lenses, and wipe with some dry cloth. It’ll actually prevent fog for a while too because the soap puts an invisible film on top of the lenses that prevent it from forming.

2) Get rid of stubborn stains

Using dishwasher soap for your clothes? It sounds a bit weird, but it actually works. Don’t throw you your t-shirt with some spilled wine of bolognese sauce just yet, try scrubbing with Dawn first.

3) DIY window cleaner

Of course, you can just go to the store and grab yourself a regular window cleaning product, but those tend to be quite expensive. If you want to save some money, Dawn can definitely be an amazingly effective substitute. You need three drops of soap per gallon of water, and just use a spray bottle to clean your windows.

4) Paint stains

Even if you’re armed with lots of regular hand soap, paint stains can be a true pain to get rid of! Whether it’s your kids crafting or changing the color of a wall, your hands will likely stay colorful for a while. Use Dawn to rinse it off more easily.

5) Clogged toilet

Clogged toilets are the worst – especially if there’s only one toilet in the home. Don’t call that plumber just yet, try out a solution that involves Dawn first. Pour one cup into the toilet, and wait for 20 minutes. Next, you’ll want to throw a whole bucket of hot water into the toilet.

6) Make stainless steel look shiny again

Everything tends to get dirty, and your stainless steel appliances in the kitchen are quite prone to food spills, dirt buildup, and fingerprints. Use just a touch of Dawn on a sponge, and wipe the surface down lightly. Next, spray some water on the applicants in a bottle and dry with paper towels. They’ll look like new!

7) Deal with poison ivy

Poison ivy is the absolute worst! Scratching the wound is not a good idea at all, because then it has the tendency to spread even further. Luckily, washing with Dawn can help prevent it from spreading to the surrounding skin, and it should also heal quicker.

8) Ant repellant

Dealing with a pesky ant situation at home? Spray a mixture of Dawn soap and water on all of the areas where you’re dealing with an invasion, as well as window sills and door entrances. They absolutely hate it and will avoid it at all costs.

9) Getting rid of stickers

Is there anything more annoying than trying to get rid of annoying labels and stickers off a surface? When you try it with older stickers, they tend to leave a whole lot of residue, or they simply don’t come off at all. Use Dawn to make this process a lot less tiresome and quicker.

10) Driveway stains

Oil stains on the driveway, it’s usually unavoidable if you have a car. These stains definitely aren’t bad, or anything, but it doesn’t exactly make your driveway look clean. Scrub with a brush and Dawn, and rinse off with water. They’ll be removed in an instant!

11) Clean pools more easily

Cleaning pools while there’s still water in it – there are tasks that are far less annoying and hard. Luckily, you can save a lot of time simply by pouring a little bit of Dawn in the middle of the pool. Its chemicals will bond with dirt particles, oil, and lotion, and will go to the side of the pool. It cleans up much quicker!

12) Deal with oily skin

Dawn tends to get rid of oily surfaces, and it turns out that washing your skin with Dawn (and rinsing very thoroughly) will help you deal with oily skin. Just make sure you don’t get it anywhere near your eyes.

13) Clean rims and tires

Usually, you need two separate products to clean rims and tires, but some Dawn and a wet rag can definitely handle both. Your rims and tires will sparkle once again, and all you need is dishwasher soap.

14) De-ice surfaces

Dealing with icy concrete isn’t only annoying, they can be quite dangerous too. Salt can help but specialized melting products often cause damage to the surface. A quick and easy DIY solution is a teaspoon of Dawn and a teaspoon of rubbing alcohol mixed with half a gallon of hot water.

15) Make icepacks

Did you know that you can make icepacks at home? Just freeze a Dawn mixture in a zipped plastic bag, and put it in the freezer. Great at keeping things cold, but it also works to relieve pain from injuries.

16) Control flea infestations

It’s never fun when your pets have to deal with fleas, but it turns out that Dawn can be a lifesaver! Instead of shampoo, you can just apply the dish soap instead. It’s harmless for your four-footer, but it’ll kill fleas if they come into contact with it.

17) Cuticle care

Dealing with cuticles is never fun, and even getting a clipper often ends in disappointing results. However, you can soak your fingers in a heavily concentrated Dawn mixture and rinse. You can work on your cuticles after, and your nails will look much better.

18) Clean dirty hairbrushes

Hair can be very oily, and it tends to make your brushes oily and dirty too. First up, remove all the loose strands of hair. Grab a bowl or sink with a tablespoon of the soap, another tablespoon of borax, and some hot water. Let it soak for half an hour.

19) Kill bugs in the garden

Did you know that Dawn is an effective bug-repellant in the garden? Protecting all of fruits and vegetables just became a whole lot easier. Use two teaspoons of the dish soap along with a quart of water in a bottle. Spray on the plants – it only kills the insects, your plants will remain unharmed.

20) Bubbles!

If your kid is out of bubbles but wants some more, there’s no need to grab another one of those expensive bubble toys. You can make them yourselves instead! Mix half a cup of Dawn with half a gallon of water, along with a tablespoon of Karo syrup or glycerine. Stir well, and you’ll be blowing bubbles in no time.

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Source: One Good Thing, Homemaking, Kitchen Fun with My Three Sons, Survival Frog