Can I use shower gel as washing up liquid

[red_harrington]

Dishwasher has broken down and we don't have any washing up liquid

 

[atypical_boro]

I’d say yes.

 

[xxlshirts_fit_all]

Yeah, should be fine…I’ve used washing up liquid as shampoo before, made my hair squeaky clean…

 

[Colgates_shaving_foam]

Can't see why not, I think washing up liquid is a bit more brutal than shower gel though so it might need a bit of a soak.

 

[Easterside_Red]

Anything that creates a lather I suppose

 

[Zanzibobs]

When we run out of the stuff to put in the mop bucket, I usually make my own concoction. Bit of washing up liquid, fabric softener, bleach, polish, whatever is in the cupboard.
Or you could just throw a bar of soap in. Same thing just a bit bigger.

 

[red_harrington]

It worked!

I had to use a lot but all good. First time I've done manual washing up in many years. I actually enjoyed it

 

[Norfolkred1]

I've washed the car many a time with washing up liquid. Probably same contents, different bottle.

 

[Sheriff_John_Bunnell_ret]

Yes. All this cleaning stuff is the same. I use old spice captain for everything. Hair. Body. Teeth. Carpets. Windows. Walls. Washing up. Cleaning clothes. Cleaning the dog. Polishing metal. Works a treat.

The only other cleaning material I have in the house is a tub of swarfega, and that's not used for cleaning.

 

[AcklamAngel]

It worked!

I had to use a lot but all good. First time I've done manual washing up in many years. I actually enjoyed it

Don’t let the Mrs know that, you will be cheaper than getting the dishwasher repaired and the electricity costs. You’ll be doing it for good then

 

[Easterside_Red]

Washing the pots by hand is quite therapeutic.

 

[coluka]

I would suggest you did it while having a bath or shower, 2 for the price of 1, thank me later, just be careful how you clean knives and forks

 

[Easterside_Red]

I would suggest you did it while having a bath or shower, 2 for the price of 1, thank me later, just be careful how you clean knives and forks

I think rinsing out the milk bottles might be more of a risk

 

[Muttley]

I've washed the car many a time with washing up liquid. Probably same contents, different bottle.

Whilst it will work perfectly well, you should be aware that Washing Up Liquid contains salt (which is not good for car bodywork as anyone from Seaton Carew can attest)

 

[Boro_Interlinked]

Did you Wash up and Go ? Is that what happened ?

 

[S7DiscoDown]

What's it like as a lubricant? Asking for a friend

 

[Priv]

Whilst it will work perfectly well, you should be aware that Washing Up Liquid contains salt (which is not good for car bodywork as anyone from Seaton Carew can attest)

The degreasing agents can also strip any wax off your car.

 

[xxlshirts_fit_all]

Just a thought, what do you use in the dish washer….

 

[Nobby_Barnes]

Washing the pots by hand is quite therapeutic.

Could you do mine in that case ?
Say for the next decade....
Thanks

 

[jonny_greenings_sock]

I’m of the opinion that soap in any form is soap but for some reason putting shampoo in the dishwasher sounds like a terrifying foamy disaster waiting to happen.