Cast Iron Cooking Tools
Cast iron cooking tools are beloved for their non-stick properties and longevity, provided we clean and maintain our cast iron cookware properly.
One of the essential things to know when using these cooking tools is to avoid using dish soap for cleaning.
We can clean cast iron tools with a little hot water and a brush.
The reason is that the cleaning agents in dish soap can inadvertently remove the non-stick coating of the cast iron cookware. Instead, we can clean cast iron tools with a little hot water and a brush.
Mirrors
Another item on the list of things not to wash with dish soap is mirrors. Using dish soap to clean mirrors can leave a residue due to the difficulty in rinsing it off thoroughly, and it also wastes a lot of water.
Using dish soap to clean mirrors can leave a residue that is difficult to rinse off and requires a significant amount of water.
However, there are alternative methods to keep mirrors clean. We can use a diluted vinegar solution or specialized glass cleaning products to make mirrors spotless and shiny as new.
Hardwood Floors
Hardwood floors add elegance and sophistication to a home. To clean these surfaces, we need to mop them, but it is crucial not to use dish soap as it can leave a residue and damage the floor.
Wooden Furniture
Carlos Garcia, Executive Director of Total Clean in the UK, advises against using dish soap on wooden furniture.
Avoid using dish soap on wooden furniture.
The reason is that dish soap can unintentionally remove the protective layer on the wood’s surface and alter its original color.
Therefore, it is best to use specialized wood surface cleaners to protect wooden furniture for a more extended period.
Granite and Other Stone Countertops
Occasionally, we may be tempted to clean our kitchen countertops with dish soap for convenience and a spotless look. However, if your countertop is made of porous stone like granite or other similar materials, refrain from using dish soap.
Granite and other stone countertops.
Cleaning these surfaces with dish soap can leave a residue and cause damage. To maintain the longevity of granite and other stone countertops, it is best to clean them with specialized cleaning products.
Marble Countertops
In addition to granite, we should also avoid using dish soap to clean marble countertops.
Marble countertops.
According to Alicia Sokolowski, Chairman and Co-CEO of AspenClean cleaning services, cleaning marble surfaces with dish soap can cause corrosion, dulling, and loss of the stone’s original shine.
Dishwashers
Dish soap is highly foaming, and using it in a standard dishwasher can lead to malfunctions due to foam overflowing into the machine and possibly onto the floor.
For this reason, many manufacturers offer low-foaming specialized cleaning products for dishwashers, which are recommended to ensure optimal cleaning results.
Even if your dish soap doesn’t contain ammonia, mixing it with bleach can create toxic fumes or smoke.
Additionally, while not all dish soaps contain ammonia, it is crucial to avoid mixing dish soap and bleach. If the dish soap contains ammonia, the mixture can react and form chloramine, a harmful gas if inhaled.
Even if your dish soap doesn’t contain ammonia, mixing it with bleach can create toxic fumes or smoke.
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