These are 7 things you should NEVER use dishwashing soap for!

6. Car wash

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You can use dishwashing soap to clean the rims of your car, but don’t use it for the entire car! The paint on your car might look very strong, but dish soap can actually really damage it. The paint will become dull or damage more quickly. When washing your car, always use soap that’s made specifically for that purpose. That way the paint will remain pretty for as long as possible.

7. Washing your face

This one’s pretty obvious as well, yet sometimes the internet will advise you to wash your face with dish soap, for example when you have acne or oily skin. Never do this! Dish soap is very strong and it will dry out your skin immensely. It’s already pretty intense for our hands, so imagine what it’ll do to your face.

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