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We develop all sorts of habits that can affect our well-being as well as our family. Roommates often take shortcuts and use unconventional cleaning methods because they are lazy, cheap, or simply don't know any better. One of the most common is to use dish soap instead of laundry detergent. Then all that remains is to buy one product instead of two, right?
Can I use dish soap instead of washing powder? Well, there are opposing opinions. They have different formulas, so you probably won't want to use soap to wash your clothes.
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Let's look at some of the differences:
- Washing powder is designed to remove dirt, odors and stains. Dish soap is designed to break down food and grease.
- Dish soap produces more suds, which can cause damage to the inside of your washing machine.
- Laundry detergent is designed to rinse completely, but dish soap can leave marks on clothes. These residues can also irritate your skin and make your clothes feel greasy or stiff.
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If you take these differences into account, you will encounter many problems when replacing laundry detergent with dishwashing soap. You can damage your washing machine, destroy the integrity of fabrics you wash with dish soap, and end up with skin allergies or even dermatitis.
There is a reason why both laundry detergent and dish soap exist. Each of them is created specifically for specific purposes. While it may be easier to use one product for both, you may not get the results you want. You definitely won't save money if you end up using dish soap in your washing machine if you have to replace your machine or buy new clothes.
