Choose the best grease fighter with this Dawn dish soap guide: Video
Cody GodwinWhat’s the deal with all the different types of dish soap? You might be inclined to think it’s a marketing ploy, but the different soaps do serve a purpose. Their formulations help combat a variety of greasy messes around the house.
The various Dawn dish soaps range from everyday cleaners to heavy-duty formulas designed to tackle messes in professional kitchens, so it’s all about finding the one that’s right for you. You can also buy some of your preferred grease fighters in different scents or without dyes or fragrances.
Keep reading for a guide to some of the most common types of Dawn dish soap and how to use them.
Watch this video to learn more about the different uses for Dawn dish soaps.
Dawn Ultra
Dawn Ultra, sometimes called “Blue Dawn,” is the standard, everyday MVP when it comes to cleaning. It cuts through grease fast and is safe to use on dishes, pans and for quick cleanups.
You can also use it on dirty handbags or to clean your jewelry.
Dawn Powerwash
Another popular go-to is Dawn Powerwash. It’s designed to spray on, sit for a few minutes and wipe away. It’s an easy option for cleaning pots and pans or tackling quick messes.
The sprayable soap makes it easier to use on clothing stains and dirty sneakers. Plus, you can also make a DIY version of it using Dawn Ultra.
Dawn Platinum
Dawn Platinum is an extra-strong degreaser. It’s the one to reach for when cleaning baked-on messes in places like your air fryer, oven and stovetop.
Dawn also suggests using Dawn Platinum to remove annoying tomato sauce stains from your plastic containers.
Dawn Powersuds
Dawn PowerSuds is designed for stubborn grease and soaking. This formula creates longer-lasting suds that work hard to cut through grease. Those longer-lasting suds also help you wash more dishes with less soap.
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