Copycat Dawn Platinum Powerwash Spray
After a good deal of testing, sniffing, researching, questioning, and snooping, here it is—a copycat recipe for Dawn Platinum Powerwash Dish Spray together with several variations that could easily make your version even better.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Course: DIY Household Cleaners
Cuisine: Housekeeping
Author: Mary Hunt
Cost: $.99 for 16 oz.
1 clean,empty Dawn Powerwash spray bottle OR any 16 oz. or larger spray bottle
1 tablespoon measuring spoon
- 4 tbsp Blue Dawn Platinum Dishwashing Liquid (¼ cup)
- 1 ½ tbsp 70% isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol
- 1 ¾ cup distilled water
Pour 1 3/4 cups distilled water into the clean, empty spray bottle.
Add 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) Dawn Platinum Dishwashing Liquid
Add 1 1/2 tablespoons 70% isopropyl alcohol
Apply spray top.
Shake gently to combine ingredients.
Allow to sit for a few hours to allow everything to meld.
Variation #1. Alternative scent
Substitute Blue Dawn Ultra Original for Blue Dawn Platinum
Blue Dawn Platinum Dishwashing Liquid comes in various scents, with the most popular being Refreshing Rain and Fresh Scent. Personally, I find both to be quite unbearable. I much prefer the scent of Blue Dawn Original. Even though P & G says that Platinum Blue Dawn cleans 4X times better or faster, that difference is negligible, if any, in the copycat outcome.
Variation #2. More powerful
Substitute 91% isopropyl alcohol for 70% isopropyl alcohol.
It goes without saying that 91% alcohol is 8% water, while 70% alcohol is 30% water. Alcohol is an excellent cleaning agent, so this variation provides a greater ratio of alcohol to water, and does seem to boost the cleaning power. It's especially useful if all you have on hand is the 91% rubbing alcohol.
Variation #3. Most powerful
Substitute 4 tablespoons denatured alcohol for the isopropyl alcohol.
This variation turbo-charges your homemade Dawn Platinum Powerwash, but it is not for the faint of heart. It requires special handling and must be kept out of the reach of children. Denatured alcohol is a powerful solvent-type cleaner and stain remover. Mostly, we find denatured alcohol in the garage or workshop. If you go for this variation, make sure you read the container's label cautions and instructions and know what you're doing before attempting to copycat.
When diluted correctly, you can use denatured alcohol (as we do in this variation) for a variety of purposes around the home. It works as both a general cleaner and sanitizer when you dilute it with equal parts of warm water. Of course, you should always wear gloves when working with denatured alcohol.
You will find more information including FAQs at Dawn Platinum Powerwash Spray Recipe: How to Make the Ultimate Dish Cleaner 