Have you tried what we suggest last week with Blue Dawn soap? That bottle of Blue Dawn Dishwashing Liquid has so many more multi-purposes that we have another ten ways to use Blue Dawn Soap as an all-around-the-house product.
What Is Original Blue Dawn?
Original Blue Dawn, a Procter & Gamble product, was introduced in 1972. It has gone through several tweaks, changes, and upgrades since then. Today, we see many varieties, including Dawn Ultra and Dawn Platinum, to name just a few.
According to the International Bird Rescue Research Center, Blue Dawn is biodegradable and contains no phosphates.
Repels Ants
Spray countertops, cupboards, and any other area where you see ants with a mixture of three drops of Blue Dawn, then fill the rest of the spray bottle with water. The residue that remains will not be a problem for kids or pets, but ants hate it and won’t return.
Poison Ivy Healer
If you have an unfortunate encounter with poison ivy, wash the affected area with Blue Dawn. It helps to dry the blisters and keep them from quickly spreading.
Window Cleaner
Mix three drops of Blue Dawn in one gallon of water. Use this liquid to fill a spray bottle. Spray your windows and wipe just as you would with any window cleaner.
Driveway Stain Cleaner
If you have unsightly oil stains on your driveway, squirt a large amount of Dawn soap onto the oil stain. Use a stiff bristle brush to scrub the stain until you start to see the oil pulling out of the surface. Rinse off with a hose and repeat this until the stain is gone.
Hair Product Buildup Remover
Once a month, use Blue Dawn in place of your regular shampoo. It will remove excess oil from your hair and scalp and strip away any buildup of styling products—without any damage. Perform this regularly, and you won’t have to buy expensive salon products that do the same thing.
Blue Dawn can also remove the most stubborn grease and items that may get stuck in the hair, such as gum or silly putty.
Driveway Cleaner
Ugly oil and grease spots on a concrete driveway are no problem if you know this secret. First, sprinkling kitty litter on the fresh oil to absorb the excess oil. Next, cover the spot with warm water and a squirt of Blue Dawn and scrub with a stiff brush or broom. Allow to sit for a while, then safely rinse away with a garden hose.
Pool Cleaner
Squirt Blue Dawn full strength down the middle of the pool and watch all of the dirt, suntan lotion, and other materials that will move to the pool’s edges for easy cleanup and a sparkling pool.
Defog Eyeglasses
To prevent your glasses from fogging up, rub a small drop of Blue Dawn on the lenses and wipe clean.
Insect Repellent
Put a single drop of Blue Dawn in a spray bottle with water. Mist household plants to repel aphids, spider mites, and mealybugs.
Bonus Idea: Give the Gift of Blue Dawn
Are you looking for an affordable gift idea? One year she created a list similar to the one above, printed it beautifully, and then attached it to a small Blue Dawn bottle—one for each of her friends. Cool idea!
Where to Get Blue Dawn
Blue Dawn is available in most supermarkets, discount department stores, and warehouse clubs in the U.S.A. It is available online.
We love finding new ways to help our customers in Pinellas County and Tampa Bay, Florida. Check out last week’s post for more uncommon uses of Blue Dawn outside the kitchen.
Do you have questions? Give us a call today! 727-313-4560.
