Posted By: Truly Free
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Posted On: 4/28/2025
Think dish soap is just for dishes? Not with these safe & powerful hacks
You may be surprised to learn Truly Free Home’s non-toxic dish soap is a powerhouse for all kinds of cleaning uses around your home
Whether you're unclogging toilets, making your own weed killer, or even keeping bugs at bay, it’s always a good idea to have our plant-based formula on hand
Because you don’t need toxic ingredients to get serious results.
1. De-Fog Mirrors and Glasses
Hosting your in-laws or just want to give your en-suite a lux touch? Rub a small drop of non-toxic dish soap onto your bathroom mirror, then buff it out with a clean cloth. It creates a temporary barrier that prevents fogging after a hot shower.
2. Natural Weed Killer
If it’s good enough for Martha Stewart, well, it must be a “good thing.” According to her, you can create a non-toxic weed killer by mixing 1 tablespoon of non-toxic dish soap with 1 gallon of vinegar and 1 cup of salt (optional). The soap breaks down the plant’s outer layer, helping the vinegar and salt penetrate more effectively.
For optimal results, apply early in the morning or late in the day when it’s not as hot. And be sure there’s no rain forecast for at least 24 hours.
3. DIY Ice Pack
Those hard plastic freezer blocks are great for picnics but not for your aching shoulder. To make a better option, mix non-toxic dish soap with a bit of rubbing alcohol and freeze it in a ziplock bag. It becomes a slushy, reusable ice pack that comfortably molds around injuries or sore muscles.
4. Unclog Toilets
When plunging alone isn’t getting the job done, adding non-toxic dish soap will lubricate the pipes and help loosen clogs. Pour a generous amount of non-toxic dish soap into a clogged toilet, let it sit for 15–30 minutes, and then flush with hot water.
5. Remove Fleas on Pets
A diluted non-toxic dish soap bath is a safe way to remove fleas from your dogs and cats. The soap affects the ability of the flea to float in water by changing the surface tension of the water, so fleas sink and drown. Use a fine-tooth comb to remove the flea eggs to prevent reinfestation
6. Clean Greasy Tools or Garage Equipment
Just like it does with greasy dishes, non-toxic dish soap cuts through tools and equipment coated in motor oil. Simply soak them in a solution of dish soap and warm water, scrub, then rinse clean
7. Get Rid of Fruit Flies
Does your fruit bowl have some unwelcomed guests? Make a fruit fly trap. Fill a small bowl with apple cider vinegar and add a few drops of dish soap. The soap breaks the surface tension, causing the flies to sink and drown.
8. De-Ice Walkways
No need to use harsh chemicals for this winter chore. Combine dish soap, rubbing alcohol, and hot water in a spray bottle. Spray on icy walkways or car windshields. It helps melt the ice and temporarily prevents re-freezing.
9. Make Homemade Bubbles
Try this simple recipe for MIle Hi Bubbles with ingredients you already have on hand.
Mix together
Other recipes call for glycerin or gelatin instead of corn syrup, so feel free to experiment.
10. Stain Pre-Treatment for Laundry
If you’re out of Stain Stick or Laundry Stain Spray (and let this be your reminder to add it to your next order), you can use non-toxic dish soap.
Apply some directly to greasy food stains or makeup smudges on clothing before washing. It breaks down the oils more effectively than many traditional detergents
11. Make your jewelry sparkle
No need to visit the jeweler or use a jewelry cleaner with questionable ingredients. Try this homemade version from All Recipes
1. Pour water into a microwave-safe mug or bowl. Heat in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes.
2. Line the bottom of a cereal bowl with aluminum foil. Pour hot water into the bowl. Add salt, baking soda, and non-toxic dish soap—do not stir. Place jewelry on top of foil. Let soak for 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Rinse jewelry in cool water and dry well with a soft cloth.
Best of all, the sweet Basil extract in Truly Free Home’s Dish Soap provides a refreshing aroma without any harsh chemicals that may dry your hands or affect your family’s health. Stock up now so you always have some on hand.
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