Does dish soap kill germs? Here's the best way to clean your dishes

Washing with dish soap and running the dishwasher with dish detergent are both great ways to get rid of bacteria and viruses.

Does Dish Soap Actually Repel Boxelder Bugs? Experts Weigh In

Dish soap can kill boxelder bugs on contact, but it doesn’t prevent future infestations. Sealing cracks, maintaining your ...
WMUR

Dish soap can be used for surprising number of tasks around house

SIGHT. DISHWASHING LIQUID IS A CLEANING WORKHORSE THAT DOESN’T JUST TACKLE YOUR DIRTY DISHES. GOT HAIR DYE ON YOUR SKIN? GRAB A DIME SIZED AMOUNT OF BAKING SODA AND SOME DISH SOAP TO CLEAN YOUR MAKEUP ...

We Asked a Cleaning Pro How to Get Rid of Soap Scum Without Scrubbing All Day—And It Actually Works

Soap scum can build up on glass doors, marble, drains, and more. Here's how to get rid of it without damaging any surfaces—so ...
The Press of Atlantic City

Using dishwashing soap can harm the plants you aim to protect

Question: My mother is convinced dishwashing soap is the best thing to use to kill insects on plants. She has been doing it for years. Is this a safe and effective practice? Answer: Various types of ...
SheKnows

Don’t Panic, But America Is Running Out of Dish Soap

Dish soap. It’s not the most exciting item in our home, but it’s something we use every day, and like other staples — toilet paper, pillows, forks — even though it’s not something we consciously think ...

Best Dishwasher Detergents From Consumer Reports' Tests

These are the best dishwasher detergents from Consumer Reports' rigorous lab tests, which include dishwasher liquds, packs, ...