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7. Silence A Squeaky Hinge

 

To silence a squeaky door hinge, apply some dish soap to the hinge.

8. Clean Makeup Sponges

To clean your makeup brushes and sponges, wash them with warm water and dish soap before thoroughly rinsing.

9. Remove Gum From Hair

If you get gum stuck in your hair, don’t panic! Apply some dish soap to the gum and wait for it to start breaking the piece down.

10. Moldable Ice Pack

To make a moldable ice pack that doesn’t completely freeze, mix together equal parts dish soap and water. Put the solution in a Ziploc bag and stick it in the freezer.

11. Clean Brushes And Combs

Everyone should clean their brushes and combs once in a while. To clean them and break down any oils, soak your brushes and combs in a mixture of warm water, liquid dish soap, and Borax.

12. Defog Glasses

To prevent your glasses from fogging up, mix together some water, rubbing alcohol, and dish soap. Spray the mixture on your lenses before wiping them clean with a soft cloth.

13. Remove Grease Stains

If you’ve gotten grease or oil stains on your driveway, pour a generous amount of dish soap on the stains. Use a brush to scrub at the stains before rinsing with water.

14. Degrease Tools

To degrease and clean up your tools, soak them in warm water with a few drops of dish soap before wiping dry.

15. Strip Hair Color

If you’ve dyed your hair and the color is darker than you’d like, wash your hair with a few drops of dish soap to slightly strip down the color.

16. Prevent The Spread Of Poison Ivy

A poison ivy rash can spread extremely fast. To prevent the rash from spreading, wash the area in question with lukewarm water and dish soap. The dish soap will break down the oils and prevent them from spreading.