Before you Buy Dawn Powerwash, Watch This! Which Dish Cleaner Should you Buy?

In this video, we compare dish cleaners to see which one works best, including dish spray vs dish soap! We tested Dawn Powerwash, Brillo Basics, Mr Clean Clean Freak, Dawn Ultra Dishwashing Liquid and Walmart's Great Value brand. We tested how well each worked and we share our results with you! Which dish soap should you buy? Watch today's video to see our honest dish spray review and find out our recommendation!
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[@kaygee478]

When I have a difficult pan to wash, I remember what my 1st mother in law said. I put water in pan with or without soap & put it back on stove & turn burner back on. When it boils, I use a spatula to lossen up what’s not coming out. I also do this when I’m making gravy out of pan drippings. Same principle.

[@CRRBennett]

exactly, it is like deglazing a pan!

[@femkeborcheld56]

Yes, it works! Sometimes I use vinegar instead of soap. That also works wonders.

[@tinashaver2373]

I do the same thing.

[@debrawallace4542]

Yes! This works best!

[@deedeesmith3073]

Same thing my mom taught me 😊

[@tammypierce3250]

I was a Dawn purest for years. I wash my dishes by hand. I have a dish washer but I don’t use it much. I could tell that they changed the formula on Dawn because I kept having to use more and more and it still wasn’t doing the job. I found a bottle of Palmolive Oxi on clearance at Dollar General and tried it. I love it!! I only have to use a small amount in my dishwater and it suds up and cuts the grease so I’m sold! Also people just don’t seem to grasp the fact that using very hot water in dirty pans with a drop of detergent and letting it soak for a bit will do the trick. You don’t need any special cleaners. I even wash my counters and stove with my clean dish water before I put my dishes in. I don’t buy any special cleaners. People spend way too much money on cleaners.

[@kimsrurallife8775]

Thanks for the tip I will go ahead and get some of that at the dollar store also and try it.

[@MispelledOnPurpose]

I read someone's comment about a year ago about this so I tried the palmolive and I like it too. I also use a dish towel with dish soap to wipe the counter. My grandma pretty much only used a bar of household soap to clean everything. Sadly they've discontinued that soap.

[@nelliep1530]

I don't use any special chemicals to clean my dishes and counters. Just soap and water.

[@ellenedwards7029]

I have a steamer I use that and a clean rage to clean all.thevsufaces in the kitchen or hit sisppy water and clean rag will domthe trick. Hand washed dishes get the cheapest soap I can find the se bottles are. Jnetu percent water any way. The dishwasher I use Finish cause we have hard water. Our parents and Grandpa parents use soap and hot water ti clean. All these products have are advertised instantly.

[@nylenyap3933]

it needs water

[@anitagreen2554]

Try just water and bring it to a boil and wipe it out. It works great

[@CRRBennett]

same here

[@lindalane2184]

I just fill with hot water and put utinsels in there too, and wait at least 5 to 10 minutes. then wash the dishes.

[@gertiehansma386]

Dirty pan? Put a tsp of salt in pan and water….bring to boil, turn off burner and let sit for a bit….always works even for burnt food.

[@anitarussell1995]

My sister gave me a kit of Dawn Powerwash. I detest the smell and see no difference in its cleaning power. I thought maybe my well water had changed as I was using more and more Dawn. Last week I found two bottles of Dawn Original in my basement. Too bad they were small bottles. Nope, not my water! One squirt did the job! Over 50 years ago an elderly neighbor shared -- when food sticks or burns to the pan, sprinkle a little table salt, add water and bring to a boil on the stove--food will literally lift right off. Works like a charm!

[@bonnielaarman1878]

I use Dawn just the regular one for many things. When I do dishes and have a dirty pan I soak it with plain hot water while I do the rest of the dishes. By the time the rest of dishes are done the pan is easy to clean.😊

[@trustinJesus_only-_]

Exactly lol!

[@jannylynnb]

I hired a lady to help clean my house. She mostly uses Dawn Dish Soap (not power wash) for cleaning. She refilled my Dawn Power Wash bottle for me with Dawn, some rubbing alcohol, and water. LOL I love her! But I like the spayer because the soap distributes better.

[@msmoe8687]

I bought the power spray once, and then I did what your friend does. Dawn dish soap with some isopropyl alcohol in it...works great.

[@nangel270]

So put it in the spray bottle 😂

[@tarafallon7678]

@@nangel270Soo not the same, it doesn’t down with standard spray bottle

[@bonnie4241]

I have NEVER had anything stick after cleaning with Powerwash! But, you do you and I'll continue to do me! 😅

[@rld1278]

I use the powerwash for everything. It works pretty good for most stuff.

[@kathleenelliot5305]

I use the plastic credit cards you get in the mail or gift cards and use them to scrape yuk off. Free and they last a long time. Plus they are flexible.

[@lynhanna917]

Thanks for the great idea. Just got two plastic cards in the mail, now i have a real use for them!

[@PreppermintPatty]

Great tip, the square plastic fastener on the end of some bread sacks is what my grandma taught me to use.

[@debbiemattingly8294]

I have used them too for years .

[@0annonymous]

Why scrub when you can let your stove do the work for you? You don't have to scrub, just put the pan with a little bit of soapy water on a burner of your choice and put it on low for several minutes until starts boiling Then take a spatula and see what boiled loose, it should come clean right away Another trick to prevent stock on food is start cooking on LOWER heat, EVEN if it takes LONGER It may take longer but it's well worth it and even better for your burners since they'll LAST even LONGER If you're cooking and food starts sticking, use a little bit of butter around the edges and work it loose with a spatula I use these tricks because I learned over time what works and what don't

[@KarinCole-bk2sd]

We only had Dawn at home so that was all I would ever buy. Last couple of years it seems to be less potent and takes more of the "ultra" to do what it used to. Thanks for showing that the Walmart knockoff works just as well!

[@kathyb316]

I have been mixing about 1Tbsp Walmart blue dish soap and 2 cups of water in my regular spray bottle for a while. Also, if you want a different scent just add a few drops of essential oil. I like peppermint or lemon. I use this on EVERYTHING!

[@CarolynLewis-hd4fr]

Dawn has change their formula, when it first came out you only use 2 drops, it was awesome. My Mom loved it

[@ultravioletpisces3666]

Pine sol changed their formula too..

[@diannthomas7849]

Wow, lots of work went into making this video! Good job guys! Im a plain Dawn girl. I use it for dishes and most all of my household cleaning needs. I also use it for washing hands in the kitchen and bathroom, by adding just a teaspoon or so of soap and filling the rest of the bottle with water. I guess Ill give the Walmart brand a try next time, just to see how it goes.

[@barbarapauley3473]

I just put water in my pan with dawn, heat it up on the stove while stirring-works very well.

[@jeannel1065]

I like Dawn Power Wash for my Stainless steel refrigerator. Works better than SS cleaner. I’ve made the power wash dupe. The mist is slightly less dense than the OG. I added 10 drops of lemon essential oil (a suggested add), so that may have affected the foam.

[@ModestCatholicRose]

I love dawn. My pans come out really clean. Never had the trouble you had. Dawn is aces

[@tinyjewel1989]

I like Aldi's version of Dawn. It recently went up 10 cents in price so it's now $1.79. I dilute it in a spray bottle and use it to clean the kitchen and countertops.

[@jeannet7443]

I like the regular Dawn dish detergent, or an equivalent, for cleaning greasy cookware. Remember, this is what is used to clean fowl and wildlife after oil spills. It is also part of the formula (Dawn, baking soda, and hydrogen peroxide) recommended for cleaning pets if they are sprayed by a skunk because the skunk spray is oil based. I never use the straight stainless steel pads on anything, even my good stainless steel pans; I will use those soap pads occasionally. You can also use rolled up aluminum foil to clean stainless or other metal cookware. Bon Ami or Bar Keepers Friend powders keep stainless steel looking beautiful, especially if you hang your nice cookware on a pot rack. I use them with a soft pad, inside and out of the pan, after I have cleaned them. Rinse with hot water and dry with a dish towel. 🥰

[@0annonymous]

Since I've gotten better cookware over the years, I know what you mean by not wanting to use abrasion I don't know if you ever had a Copper Chef Electric skillet, or even permanently seasoned colored cast iron, but those are items you really want to be careful with I've even used another type of pan that stains easily, and it's one of those with a white ceramic lining Even cooking something like an egg on the lowest possible setting makes the white lining stain, but there's only 1 way you can get that stain out To get the stain out, put a little bit of soapy water in the bottom of the pan, turn the burner on LOW for a few minutes and then gently scrub it and the stain comes out, leaving the lining looking LIKE NEW again

[@helenveasey7318]

I've used the Walmart Ultra dish detergent for a long time. It does a great job, doesn't take a lot and sells at a reasonable price. It's much less than the name brand products. The Walmart Ultimate laundry detergent is also very good.

[@tammyreagin8646]

Great idea and it works! Take a used dryer sheet and put in pan with hot water and 1 drop of dawn, let stand for lil bit and all grease food will be stuck to dryer sheet and then finish washing it with dryer sheet , then wash as usual with dawn.

[@ginariehl1227]

I think the power wash is such a waste! Just soak a few drops of dawn in hot water

[@judyholliday217]

I thought you did the first one for 10 minutes. If so, the Walmart one did better in half the time. I never buy that stuff. I use dish soap from Dollar Tree and it works great for my needs. Thanks- I really enjoyed this program.

[@0annonymous]

Instead of scrubbing that pan, I found 2 other tricks that actually work One is to put a little bit of soap and water in the bottom of your pan and put it on LOW for a few minutes or so The stuck on stuff should come right off with the gentle sweep of a brush in the soapy water The other trick I found is while you're cooking and something starts sticking, add a little bit of butter and unstick it as you go with a spatula Prevention is cooking on LOWER heat.... It may take longer, but it lowers the risk of stuck on food 🎊🥳🎉

[@lisaglesil8672]

Did you speed up the video? Your voices sounded a bit chipmunk- like. Great content!

[@jeannel1065]

I always play YT videos at 1.25 or 1.5. After reading your comment, I turned this one to 0.75 and it sounds normal.

[@susielansford9500]

Bar Keepers Friend is the best at scouring pans and cleaning electric stove tops.

[@LivingOnADime]

Maybe it is....maybe it's not...did the test today with it for a video coming up. :-)

[@susielansford9500]

Oh, I'm looking forward to that! Thanks for all your tips. @@LivingOnADime

[@janiewerner]

I LOVE bar keepers friends (liquid).

[@foofookachoo1136]

Thank u SO VERY MUCH for each of the soap cleaning tests! I will buy Wal mts version of Dawn!!

[@ksewald91]

I heat the bacon grease pan and get as much of the remaining grease out with a paper towel. After hubby had to rip out all ou '70's kitchen sink plumbing I have been warned to not to put any grease down the drain! I do my best to help. They were totally filled with years of grease! Cooked on eggs are a bear to get off. Soaking works best for me. Ceramic pan is my go to with cooking spray.

[@0annonymous]

One thing to be aware of though is if you have a white lining in that pan, it stains very easily despite cooking on the lowest possible heat for even so much as an egg I found that the only way to get that stain out of a perfectly clean pan is to put a little bit of soapy water in that pan, put it on low on the burner for a few minutes or so and let the heat take care of it Then a few minutes later you should be able to take something like a small angled bottle brush and gently sweep the bottom of the pan I found that my white ceramic lined pan LOOKS LIKE NEW again

[@ksewald91]

@@0annonymous mine are grey, no problem so far.

[@eileenroberts1952]

Now you just need to teach my husband and kids how to use one drop of soap per pan! They usually use a huge squirt that would be enough for 1 sink load of dishes

[@LivingOnADime]

Don't store it in the original bottle. Put it in a pump bottle. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoKtkIWYeKqVY5Y

[@jenniferpearce1052]

Why do dishes one by one and not in a sink of hot soapy water? This way of cleaning dishes is so foreign to me.

[@Closereveryday]

​@@LivingOnADimethat's how mine is. It's in a hand soap dispenser so it's used for hands and dishes. We do not use antibacterial soap as it kills all good germs with the bad. 😊

[@jenniferjensen8538]

Thanks for doing this experiment! I have actually bought the Power Wash, but for laundry! Someone recommended it for laundry stains and it DOES work great for that! 😂 But I started using it to wipe down grease on my stove after cooking. It works pretty well for that but, yes, it leaves a lot of streaks! Using rubbing alcohol for cleaning things works very well. I used to be a home health aide and a friend gave me a tip for cleaning mirrors and glass... just use straight rubbing alcohol. It works the best for that! I will have to try the trick of adding it to dish soap for cleaning dishes!

[@georgiawild4332]

@jenniferjensen8538 I use Dawn and rubbing alcohol in my laundry for stains and always thought it was a pain to mix each. I never once thought to use my Powerwash, lol. It's basically the same recipe! I mix my own and add a little lemon essential oil for more oomph. Thanks for the tip!

[@dawnmorandin541]

My cat kept looking up every time you said my name lol I also reacted when I heard it,

[@Cleaningfairy1970]

I clean dorms in the summer and we have the power wash in our kit. Couple it with a magic eraser and it works great!!

[@lindawade9647]

I have noticed that magic eraser doesn't seem to clean as well as it used to.

[@jessicakuhn2543]

I agree…

[@bkampi2622]

Little baking soda and water in the pan, boil it for a few minutes and wipe it clean. Easy peasy

[@swpa64blueeyes]

I use G.V. Ultra(biggest bottle), it's the same thing as Dawn. I accidentally put Platinum Foam in the Power Wash bottle, omgosh, blows out bubbles 😂, but it really cleans... I'll keep buying and using only those 2 things!

[@starrynight755]

I use the Dawn Platinum Dish Soap. Definitely works better than the regular Dawn. But i do like the Power Wash. It works well for me. I rarely use stainless steel cookware, but i let the pan/pot soak a bit in dawn and it cleans great

[@kimsrurallife8775]

I am a Dawn purist so this has been very interesting to me. I only use the power wash for something to sit if I’m not doing dishes right away. And then I usually rinse the power wash off and then wash the dishes with my regular dishes.

[@kaygee478]

I loved these tests. I’ve been disillusioned with Dawn 4 long time. I ordered some Walmart dish soap because of your suggestion. Another suggestion: my laminate floor is dull & streaked. Could u test some of those cleaners, please?

[@Miaouterspace7]

Bona cleaner

[@donnagraves746]

I have been using the Great Value brand for so many years & my daughter taught me the hack for making our own Power wash 😅 thanks!

[@donna-n5h]

I have a large bottle of Dawn that I bought at Costco. I have a dispenser that I put the Dawn in and you really use a lot less that way . I’ve used the power Dawn spray that I bought on sale and it worked ok . I’m not a Dawn purist and will use other brands ( my husband likes Dawn best ) . I mostly use cast iron to cook so no soap used to clean the skillet . I have a Blue Diamond skillet but the non stick is wearing off . The key to cleaning cookware is soaking in hot soapy water and elbow grease not the soap brand ( Walmart brand is fine )!Thanks Tawra for the testing the soap products❤

[@kerrynwright]

Great experiments, Tawra! Very interesting! We can't buy Dawn here.... unless we buy it for exorbitant prices to have it shipped here! However, it sounds like we're not missing anything!! Our basic fragrance free liquid dishwashing soap works fine with hot water & soaking! 🥰Blessings from South Australia💕🐨

[@rondar960]

I am a full time RVer and a lot of us use spray on products because we try not to use much water (It fills our small tanks fast). I often just use vinegar on things that are not very soiled. I make my own formula but will definitely use the Walmart brand blue dish soap! Thanks

[@cruiser122s.d.8]

Great video!!! You guys are amazing people. I have learned so much from you guys. I wish you guys would do a book about how to clean & fix things, but I understand how hard it is to write and publish a book. Thank you again for all you do to help us and save us money.

[@hopesparkes7349]

dawn all the way

[@HighSierraDawn]

I have bought one bottle of the Dawn power wash and refilled it with the homemade version ever since. I use only one capful of rubbing alcohol though. Thanks I am going to try Walmarts version of Dawn.

[@kathybreton4570]

Thanks for the great video testing the detergents. I almost bought the Dawn foaming detergent, however I am frugal and thought it was pricey. I will be trying the Walmart generic version of Dawn soon. I prefer the Walmart generic window cleaner better than Windex brand. I cleans better and does not have the perfume smell.

[@jeannel1065]

Bet you wouldn’t pour Dawn Power Wash into a Stanley like you did with the multifunctional QT cup 😂

[@christinewallace9251]

I was admiring the QT cups too!!!

[@christinewallace9251]

So versatile

[@ruthdennisKnits]

I’m 72, as a child we washed dishes in hot water and TIDE detergent. Very good a dissolving grease. Has to be powder Tide, NOT PODS

[@keepsmilin468]

We did, too and also for cleaning the bathtub. I wouldn't use laundry detergent for dishes now. It has optical brighteners and things I don't want on dishes.

[@janiewerner]

I was thinking about suggesting tide!

[@AC-sn5io]

I use a scub mommy, with my dawn power wash, works every time for me.

[@tarafallon7678]

I use Dawn Power Wash with a Scrub Uncle (DollarTree dupe) and works like a charm.

[@ginariehl1227]

Where’s an sos pad? One of my favorites!!$

[@brightstarr57]

Soap and water is my choice! I am a Palmolive fan...use a little and get lots of suds!

[@M.L.E.85]

I like the dawn power wash spray, but I have extreme difficulty working the trigger because my hands are crippled with arthritis. I called the company and told them about this that they needed to redesign the trigger to have a longer surface area to give you the physics that you need to get the strength to pull it. They were very nice and compensated me accordingly. I said to the customer service rep that I could really see how this would be a great product for men how they would love it and I was told that the majority of the colors to the consumer line are men who use the product and really enjoy it. I think it's just easier to spray wipe rinse and go then loading up a dishpan with water. I can also see how this would be a great product in a place where washing dishes is not easy or possible and where water is in short supply, maybe like even a camping scenario. It's too expensive to make it an everyday dish soap. Everyone's cooking and eating habits hence their amount of soil and grease on the dishes varies. I think if you find something that works for you just use what works for you and be happy.

[@staceybattles8926]

I got rid of the chemical cleaners. We feel so much better. It’s worth buying better pans.

[@prettybrowneyes9683]

What pans did you end up buying?

[@trustinJesus_only-_]

You can buy a nice 25 dollar pan that cleans up easy.

[@marywatson2283]

I just ordered the volume one cookbook, When it comes in Tawra I will have ALL 3 of your cookbooks 😄

[@LivingOnADime]

oh thanks so much for ordering!

[@beverlyhodos5170]

I refill with a squeeze of dish soap add water only, still foams, just as I have foaming hand pump's refills.

[@Linda-lc6im]

Proper prep of stainless steel pans prevents sticking in first place.😊

[@donnaclinton5578]

This was extensive testing. I also noticed that Dawn leaves residue and streaks. I did a couple tests and now use an old foaming bottle from hand soap and use warm water with a couple tablespoons of Dawn. I have to let it sit a while to get the right foam when pumped. I even found that Palmolive leaves less residue, but not crazy for it’s scent. Straight Dawn to clean chicken fat from a pan works well, not so much the Palmolive. As an aside, the little shelves in your kitchen are so very pretty!

[@amymarie8999]

I bought the dawn powerwash a couple years ago, becuase I'd heard such rave reviews and also wasn't impressed, but I kept the bottel and refill it. I do like the spray action for quick dish clean ups

[@joanburnos4197]

I use Dawn for grease marks on my clothes when I do the laundry. I make my own power wash with 2T Dawn and 1 or 2 T rubbing alcohol added to a power wash bottle of water. I like the Dawn clear, fragrance free. I use this home made solution to clean my eyeglasses, stove, bathroom sinks, etc.

[@laurabuckles7961]

I got a bottle of Dawn Powerwash awhile back, never again, it's a waste of money. I always liked the Palmolive soft touch with vitamin e. Seemed like it cleaned everything and wasn't so hard on my hands. Since I'm doing all hand washing again, I may go back to that.

[@scrose740]

🎉Bar keepers friend scouring powder or soak with water and a dryer sheet for cooked on grease.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

For really dirty pans, I soak them with hot water and a dishwasher tablet

[@pen5532]

I found a sprayer nozzle last year on amazon that you can add to any spray bottle and it makes your cleaner foam!! It works great because it makes the cleaner kind of stick on a little bit better and it seems to use less of the cleaner too. I actually delete my cleaner with a little bit of water anyways. And my cleaner is usually blue dishwashing soap generic from walmart with water. If I need serious disinfect and a little bit of bleach too.

[@moneystrategiesforlife]

Mr, Clean Clean Freak is not designed nor advertised to be used on dishes. I don’t like Dawn as I’ve always found it to be brutal on my hands. I think how hard your water is also impacts how effective a brand of dish soap or laundry detergent is.

[@lisagoldberg5178]

Yikes! Did you just spray chemicals with open spice containers on your stovetop? Wow!

[@LivingOnADime]

I know and we lived to tell about it! :-)

[@lisagoldberg5178]

@@LivingOnADime 🤣Take care!

[@jenmolly8794]

❤ these! I always wondered these things but have no want to spend the time and money to find out. I also just found out Barkeepers miracle cleans stainless steel pans great!

[@LivingOnADime]

"Barkeepers miracle cleans stainless steel pans great"...... actually.....just tested that one today....you will be surprised.... :-)

[@christinabas6462]

The powder version of barkeeper's actually works. Haven't had much luck with the liquid ones.

[@christinabas6462]

​​@@LivingOnADime I only use the powder version of barkeeper's. It actually works. It is an abrasive though so protect hands and use on items that won't get damaged.

[@cynthiaengel568]

Tawra, I live in an area with extremely hard water. I think that’s why I need Bar Keeper’s Friend to get stainless steel pans (with copper bottoms) clean.

[@lynnpasteris4362]

Thank you for doing this. I use the DAWN and I agree it is very streaky. I want to try the Rillo

[@RachelLWolfe]

My mom used Ivory dish soap when I was growing up. She didn't buy any of those specialty cleaners for the kitchen. Comet was used for the bathrooms, and wood oil/polish for the furniture. She dusted the house with a damp rag and nothing else. I use either Palmolive or Mrs. Meyers dish soap, and I do have antibacterial cleaners for the kitchen and bathroom, as well as wood oil/polish for the furniture.

[@natalievoyles9435]

My mom always taught me to use cold water to clean eggs out of a pan? Idk if it matters.

[@janiewerner]

That’s what i have always learned.

[@joniwalton7030]

I had the exact same experience. My friends and a family member swore by the Dawn Power Wash. Fool that I was, I bought a massive amount at Costco. I hadn’t even tried it.😅 I used on my scrambled eggs pan like you. Same experience. It did nothing except ruin the non stick surface of my ceramic pan. It’s never been the same. The fumes when I sprayed it made me cough like I was using oven cleaner. I donated it. I went back to my good old hot water and dish soap. Thanks for making me realize I’m not crazy.

[@kimariokiji]

Apparently you can use it for stains on clothing…

[@jocobrat]

Thank you for testing everything for us! I love regular blue Dawn. Mrs.Meyers & 7th generation soap is pretty good too. I very tiny amounts of rubbing alcohol for glass &surfaces i want to shine. I was a housekeeper, kennel attendant & have plenty of other jobs that require a lot of cleaning & Dawn is where it's at for cleaning , bleach for disinfecting. The scrapey thing is an AMAZING tool in the kitchen & is great at scraping nasty stuff off of counters as well. I think people just like convenience & are definitely very susceptible to advertising.

[@caitlinross8601]

I bought this when it first came out and I got a great deal on Amazon for it. I did like it but used it for laundry stains and cleaning my stove. The only way I’m hand washing anything is if it didn’t come out from the dishwasher the first time around lol.

[@eileenpalumbo6578]

Good job. Thanks for the testing.

[@debbiesmith5763]

I tried several products and dawn’s power wash was the best by far.

[@dianedohman1807]

Don’t use power wash but do use dawn platinum and really like that . The thing is I always use hot water with it and not just dry. Still is my go to dish soap .

[@bluebird9193]

I soak frying pan with just squirt of dish soap ( Ecos from walmart has no SLS)...sometimes overnight or whenever I check for crud to soften. Pour water out and wipe clean with paper towel. If there's still residue I sprinkle baking soda and scrub with my little square of stainless steel chainmail. Best purchase ever, chainmail cleans it all!

[@virginiadavis1713]

Thank you for doing this video. I agree that dish soap and a quick soak is all you need.

[@dianedohman1807]

Yes bar keepers friend is awesome especially on stainless steel cookwear

[@LivingOnADime]

Maybe...maybe not...I tested it today for an upcoming video.:-)

[@dianedohman1807]

@@LivingOnADime fun

[@passionateherbs8183]

The best and cheapest thing I've found for burnt on grease is water and baking soda. Chemical free! I cleaned my yucky stove where I just moved in a few months back and it was left gunky with grease! On the worst parts I just made a paste with water and baking soda and let it sit for 10 minutes and then scrubbed with a scrubber that is for non-stick pans so it wasn't scratchy. I think this mixture is a miracle! LOL AND Cheap! I always wonder why some people don't also clean the bottom of their pans. Maybe I am too OCD and raised by a narcotic mother! FACT! LOL

[@lindawade9647]

Thank you.

[@lindawade9647]

After I scrub a pan clean, I use a soapy sponge to wash the entire pan. I was concerned that she didn't seem to be doing that. I also rinse the pan very well so there is no soap residue. Just because we are concerned with doing a thorough job, and some others don't, we shouldn't criticize ourselves with labels that suggest we are mentally ill. I grew up in the 50's, when the standards of cleanliness seemed higher.

[@jenellehardin2670]

Living on a Dime's aha! moment of "They love the shine!" seems silly, then I remembered the common phrase "clean and shiny." With that running in the background of your mind, shiny EQUALS clean, right? And I totally agree that companies sell feeling good and perceived convenience. People who never learned about the soak 5 minutes trick now carefully follow the directions to Let Soak a few minutes.

[@tracytinker]

I have a black stove. The best thing I have found that cleans fantastic without leaving streaks. Black is horrid for for smears and streaks. Fantastic Kitchen Cleaner.

[@kathybullmer8884]

Thank you Tawra for giving us common sense and money-saving ideas!

[@beverlyhodos5170]

Thank you for these comparisons.

[@tammypoling9618]

I think I'll just stick to my regular Dawn dish soap

[@joculp-yq3qh]

Me too😊

[@krisa8649]

I never knew clean freak was for dishes??? I've used it on regular cleaning. I still love Dawn Powerwash or Dollar Tree Brillo, both work so well for me for getting through the stuck on food, especially in my ceramic crock pots, dried on dishes hubs left in sink. None of these products I would waste time with on my glass top stove, always smeared the top, the pink stuff from Dollar Tree works for me or 1.25, scrub Mommy rough side to clean, soft to wipe any excess, wipe with dish or paper towel. I also like my really "expensive" Scrub Mommy, it lasts forever, flexible in those nooks and crannies and stays nice looking as well not all grungy and pilled, falling apart. That being said, I am not a hand dish person, dishwasher is my jam. I spray the hard to clean dish, leave it sit while I get dinner put away, table & counters wiped, so its longer than 4 minutes. Love the spray nozzle and how it distributes the product on Dawn, the flimsy brillo bottle, not so much. Was very put off when you and your mate started implying we are all idiots sucked in by a good TV commercial or rubbing alcohol shine?? Ah, no, I simply like these products and use them in a different purpose than just regular hand washing dishes, I do like Walmart ultra for that. Home made powerwash, huge waste of time for me, I have too much to do at night and it doesn't work as well and if I can go to dollar tree and get a brillo brand, fill my dawn bottle, for only 1.25. B-o-o-m, 5 minutes saved, off to my next cleaning task after long work day, I'm a one woman show in this house for cleaning. BTW, I rarely have.the massive burn on my pans to scrub, seems like whomever is burning the dishes you tested needs a few cooking videos on using stainless cookware and calm down on the high heat in these pans.

[@tammysikora4733]

Funny story about the scraper thingy. My mom gave me one and I kind of made fun of it, and at first didn't use it. One day decided to give it a try. Now can't live without it! Haha. Also love the Scrub Daddy.

[@canwelook]

Boil a fairly thin layer of water in the pan, use a soap dispensing handle scourer and the job is done in seconds! The magic that lifts the burnt food stuck on the pan is the boiling hot water, not the particular soap formula. If there's a lot of muck, rinse and repeat.

[@stevemcmillin2737]

Love my Dawn and haven't had good luck with the Power Wash. The Brillo does work better but still not great. I think the baking soda does most of the work. When I get something stuck on badly I just wet it and sprinkle baking soda on and let it sit a few. You can see the burned on stuff lifting off. But now lets talk about that nonstick pan with the eggs. Those eggs should not have stuck that badly. When you washed it you could see all the scratches in it. Just toss it and get a new one. You can afford it now because you aren't buying all the fancy cleaners that don't work.

[@0annonymous]

Instead of scrubbing, try this, it actually works Put the pan on the burner with a little bit of soap and water Put it on low for a few minutes and then take a tool and clean the bottom, it should come clean Another trick is use a little bit of butter while cooking If something starts sticking and workil it loose with a spatula Prevention is cooking on LOWER heat It takes longer, but well worth it

[@tracytinker]

My 34yr old Son really like the Dawn Spray. He does let it set for a while. He fills the sink with dishes. Srays away. He moves the bottle around more than just direct spots. He goes and plays with his 2yr old Son and then puts him to bed and goes back to the dishes. He says it is great.

[@Rosa-kf6yy]

Why are you talking so fast?

[@tornadok1d885]

I always wash the pan as it cools, as it then comes easily clean.

[@rebeccawetzel520]

Sos pads and hot water on baked on glass baking dishes works great!

[@trustinJesus_only-_]

Well, to be fair you gotta use any actual scrubber

[@cherylodonnell6050]

I dont buy all that stuff. I use Dawn regular dish soap with hot water to soak or if pan is really bad, sprinkle with baking soda , add hot water and put on low heat for a few minutes. Might have to use SOS .... always comes clean.

[@rosemarie3908]

they like the shine and the bubbles. and for the price of those sprayers. its a crazy concept. if u buy them at my supermarket its closer to $6 and at walmart its closer to $5.50.

[@pitsey]

The Dawn Powerwash works great for me. I think it's the best. You sprayed so much in your pans. I only usually spray 3 poofs, take a wet scrubby and clean. I never have a problem. Maybe the finish on your pans wore off.

[@andoraevans5128]

We use Ajax dish soap mostly because it's cheap and effective. I refill my old hand soap foamers with a 1/4 dish soap, fill with water, give it a good shake to mix, and use it to pre-treat or to quick wash dishes/pans. We've tried the powerwash, too. It's okay... but I actually find it has too much fragrance for me.

[@GGsGarden]

Have been refilling a DPW spray bottle for awhile with watered down dish soap. I like the way it sprays, which is better than other spray bottles I have tried over time. For most things that I hand wash I spritz the rag and wipe the item clean. For very stuck items, I spritz the item itself and give it about 10 min before wiping.

[@MispelledOnPurpose]

Thanks for doing this! I'm too cheap to buy those sprays anyway, glad to see I'm not missing out.

[@Rainstorm1301]

I saw a bottle of power wash was $8 dollars..I am not doing that.

[@kellycharlene7370]

The Dawn Powerwash works pretty good on soap scum in the shower and bathtub. I don't use it on my dishes.