Want to make your own Dawn powerwash? Check out this simple tip on how to make Dawn Powerwash at home. This easy-to-make refill recipe works great!
Recently I tried Dawn Powerwash and I love how well it cleans. It works great as a dish spray plus there are plenty of other uses around the house for Dawn Powerwash too.
I decided instead of buying a refill bottle for the powerwash I would try making my own at home.
If you have wondered how to make your own Dawn powerwash check out these step-by-step tips below and don't forget to check out my best uses for dawn powerwash.
How To Make Dawn Powerwash
It only takes a few minutes to make a DIY Dawn Powerwash Refill for your container. Plus you probably have everything you already need at home.
To make the powerwash you will need a few things.
Ingredients:
- Dawn dish soap (I recommend the blue kind)
- Rubbing Alcohol
- Water
- Container (I just use my old bottle and refill)
- Essential oils (if desired)
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Getting Started
To start you will need a container for the powerwash spray. If you already have a powerwash container at home you can just use that.
If not amazon sells some good containers to use. The important thing to look for is a continuous spray bottle.
I recommend regular dawn dish soap (the blue kind) to use.
As far as rubbing alcohol the higher the percentage the better. I use 70% rubbing alcohol.
Lastly, if you want to make your Dawn Powerwash smell good you will want to use some essential oils.
I prefer to use lemon essential oil since it smells good and helps get rid of grease.
Making Your Dawn Powerwash Refill
Step 1: Add 2 ounces of dawn dish soap to the spray bottle.
Step 2: Pour in 1 oz of rubbing alcohol to the bottle.
Step 3: If you wish to add essential oil to the dawn powerwash put in about 10 drops. It will give it a nice citrus smell.
Step 4: Very slowly add about 12 to 16 ounces of water to the bottle. This will depend on how big your bottle is. If you add it too quickly you will get lots of bubbles and it will over flow.
Step 5: Replace your top and gently shake the bottle. You are ready to use it!
Using the DIY Dawn Powerwash
To use the powerwash just give it a little shake to make sure that all the dawn and rubbing alcohol is mixed up.
Then spray on your dishes and let them soak for a minute or two if they are really bad.
Scrub away the grime and baked on food with a scrubby or a dish cloth.
The Dawn power wash can also be used on other things like cleaning the sink, wiping down countertops or even on stainless steel.
You will love how easy it is to make this Homemade Dawn Powerwash and inexpensive too!
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DIY Dawn Powerwash
Equipment
- 1 tablespoon measuring
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Dawn dish soap
- 1 ounce Rubbing Alcohol
- 12 oundes water
- 10 drops essential oils
Instructions
- Add 2 ounces of dawn dish soap to the spray bottle.
- Pour in 1 oz of rubbing alcohol to the bottle.
- If you wish to add essential oil to the dawn powerwash put in about 10 drops.
- Very slowly add about 12 ounces of water to the bottle. If you add it too quickly you will get lots of bubbles and it will over flow.
- Replace your top and gently shake the bottle. You are ready to use it!
Notes
Unlike regular dawn dish soap that needs to be mixed with water, Dawn Powerwash has the liquid already mixed in. It has alcohol that helps the dawn breakdown grease and grime.
It depends on what you are cleaning. For regular dishes, you can spray and wipe. If it is dirty with baked on food I would recommend letting it sit for 5 minutes or so. Super dirty items, like cleaning the stove or oven you can let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
Diane says
Thank you for the Wonderful tip on how to make Dawn Power-Wash.
I’m almost finished my old bottle. Can’t wait to make this new mixture.
~ Diane -
Julie says
You are welcome! Let me know what you think of it.