Many of us have grown up seeing our parents do this one trick: adding water to the dishwashing liquid in order to get more mileage out of it.
Surprise! We don’t recommend you to do so, and here’s the reason why.
Why is diluting my dishwash bad?
Dishwashing liquid, like many other cleaning products, is water-based. They usually contain around 70-90% water, making them perfect breeding grounds for bacteria which can cause us to fall ill. Manufacturers often have to add preservatives in order to ensure customers’ health and safety.
When we add water to dishwash, it’s usually still strong enough to clean our dishes. However, the amount of preservative will no longer be sufficient, as it has been diluted by the extra water. Over a long period of time and if contamination has occurred, there is a chance that it may enter our bodies causing illness!
The Solution
How then should we get more mileage out of our dishwash?
Firstly, choose a dishwash that is concentrated, such as ours. A little bit goes a long way; you do not need a full pump to tackle a sink full of dishes.
Secondly, wipe away excess grease or fat using a kitchen towel before washing the dishes. This reduces the amount of dishwash and water required to emulsify the soil.
Pro-tip: Plastic Tupperware and crockery attract grease, making them difficult to wash with dishwashing liquid alone. Use our Multi-Purpose Surface Cleaner, which contains a powerful surfactant, together with dishwash to easily and effectively destroy grease.
Now that you understand the rationale behind dishwashing, we hope that it will help you to clean better and safer!