Dawn Dish Soap Dupe

Dawn Dish Soap Dupe (Gentle + Powerful)

A natural, effective dish soap that cuts grease but stays gentle on hands. 

I finally tried making my own Dawn Dish Soap dupe because, honestly, the price of dish soap is getting ridiculous. And you know what? It actually turned out really good! My hands felt noticeably softer afterward, which was a nice surprise. They were a little sticky at first — pretty sure that’s the glycerin — so I may play around with the amount next time.

But overall, I’ll be making this again and again. It works, it saves money, and it feels good knowing I made it myself. I even used it to make my own “Dawn Powerwash” spray (I’ll link that too), and I’m loving it.

If you’re looking for small ways to save without sacrificing quality, this one’s worth trying. Sometimes the DIY route really does pay off — even for busy moms who have way too much going on already.

A natural, effective dish soap that cuts grease but stays gentle on hands. 

Ingredients

• 1 cup castile soap
• 1 tbsp washing soda
• 1 tbsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp vegetable glycerin
• 10 drops lemon
• 5 drops eucalyptus (optinal)

Instructions

1. Warm 1 cup water.
2. Dissolve washing soda + baking soda.
3. Let cool slightly.
4. Add castile soap + glycerin.
5. Add essential oils and stir gently.

Why It Works

• washing soda = degreasing power
• castile soap = cleansing
• glycerin = softer, smoother texture
• Use for dishes, greasy pans, and even cleaning the stove.

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