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How to Make Your Own Dawn Powerwash Refill (and SAVE Money!)

If you’ve ever wondered if you could refill the Dawn Powerwash yourself, YOU CAN!

Today, I’m sharing a super easy recipe that works. You’ll need three ingredients, but the main ingredient that makes this DIY work so well is the rubbing alcohol.

So here’s everything you’ll need.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 13 oz distilled water
  • 4 tbsp Dawn Original Dish Soap
  • 2 tbsp rubbing alcohol

TOOLS:

  • Measuring cup / mason jar
  • Funnel

STEPS:

  1. Fill your measuring cup or mason jar with 13 0z of distilled water
  2. Add your Dawn dish soap and alcohol
  3. Stir ingredients together and let it sit for a while. About 3-4 hours to give the alcohol and water enough time to blend well.
  4. Pour your mixture into your empty Powerwash Refill bottle.

It WORKS! This recipe makes refills a 16oz bottle, but if you want to make more, you can just double the ingredients.

I hope you enjoy this hack as much as I do! Especially since a bottle of Dawn Powerwash Refill is almost $5 every time, you’ll be making your own for MUCH less than that!

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DIY Dawn Powerwash Refill

Refill your Dawn Powerwash yourself and save money with this easy recipe!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Resting Time4 hours hrs
Total Time4 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Yield: 16 oz

Equipment

  • 1 Empty refill bottle
  • 1 Funnel
  • Measuring cup or spoons
  • 1 Mason jar optional

Materials

  • 13 ounces distilled water
  • 4 tbsp Dawn Original dish soap
  • 2 tbsp rubbing alcohol

Instructions

  • Fill a measuring cup or mason jar with distilled water.
  • Pour Dawn Original dish soap and alcohol into the water.
  • Stir ingredients and let it sit for several hours to allow the alcohol and water enough time to blend.
  • After approximately 3-4 hours, pour the mixture into the empty refill bottle. Attach spray nozzle. Shake well before each use.

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Comments

  1. Sally says

    April 29, 2022 at

    Does it have to be dawn Original?

    Reply
    • Danielle Skeaton says

      April 29, 2022 at

      I’m sure you could try using a different brand. I just only buy Dawn original because it’s all I ever use.

      Reply
  2. Stephanie says

    May 30, 2022 at

    We use this for camping. Saving this recipe for refilling.

    Reply
    • Danielle Skeaton says

      May 30, 2022 at

      Awesome!!!

      Reply
  3. Ashley says

    June 18, 2022 at

    I use scented Dawn and it works great

    Reply
    • Danielle Skeaton says

      June 20, 2022 at

      That’s good to know! I’ll have to give it a try myself!

      Reply
  4. Carol says

    January 17, 2023 at

    Best stain remover I’ve ever had.

    Reply
  5. Brenda says

    July 31, 2023 at

    Could you use 99% alcohol? I’m not sure what the difference is.

    Reply
    • Danielle Skeaton says

      August 5, 2023 at

      Yes! That’s perfectly fine.

      Reply
    • Veronica says

      March 28, 2025 at

      The 99% is more concentrated than 70%, which contains more water to make it more dilute. Same ingredients, just different ratios of water to alcohol. If you’re using isopropyl alcohol that you need to dry faster, as in painting with alcohol inks, you should use 99% with less dilution of water. For most household use, 70% is the most common.

      Reply
  6. Shannon Katterhagen says

    August 19, 2023 at

    Does it have to be distilled water?

    Reply
    • Danielle Skeaton says

      September 30, 2023 at

      Distilled water is best because it is more pure which makes it great for DIY natural cleaning solutions.

      Reply
  7. Ann says

    August 22, 2023 at

    I was wondering if I can clean carpet with but this

    Reply
    • Danielle Skeaton says

      September 30, 2023 at

      Hi Ann! I’m sure you can use it to spot clean recent spills or stains, but I’ve never it for that.

      Reply
    • Denise says

      March 31, 2024 at

      Yes. I’ve used it in carpet spots. Works great. After I clean the spot up I also sprinkle baking soda on it and let it dry. Then I vacilumn it.

      Reply
  8. Dwaine Rupert says

    August 29, 2024 at

    I read somewhere thar I can use vinegar instead of alcohol. Is this true?

    Reply
    • Danielle Skeaton says

      October 18, 2024 at

      I’m not sure, I haven’t tried that.

      Reply

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I had my first PSL of the season the other day and I had my first PSL of the season the other day and it was so good, I went back for seconds 😅🤎 Happy Thursday! 

#starbucks #psl #pumpkinspiceeverything #momlife
One of the sweetest perks of being home with my ki One of the sweetest perks of being home with my kids is getting to say ‘yes’ to things like this 🫶🏽 

I volunteered to chaperone for the first time and it was worth every second. Ace’s class went to @fpconservatory which is beautiful this time of year. Go plan your visit 🌿🎃🍂

#stayathomemom #boymom #momlife #motherhood #sahm #ohio #cbus
My go-to dinner when I need something quick, simpl My go-to dinner when I need something quick, simple, and not from DoorDash 😂🍝🥦 #cookingathome #momlife #dinner #family
And I never want to stop 🫶🏽 O-H…I-O 😆🎉🏈🏟️❤️ 

#datenight #momanddad #marriage #marriedlife #blacklove
A little behind the scenes of what went down betwe A little behind the scenes of what went down between little league and college game day 😵‍💫🏈 (never a dull moment around here 😂) We couldn’t bring our charcoal grill on campus, but that didn’t stop me from getting a lil creative ✨🍔🏟️

#gameday #footballseason #cookingathome #tailgate #datenight
Listen, $70 at @chickfila is basically fine dining Listen, $70 at @chickfila is basically fine dining when you’ve got 5 kids. 🍗💸😂 

#momlife #boymom #girlmom #bigfamily
#AD Date Night At The Shoe 🫶🏽🏟️🎉 We #AD Date Night At The Shoe 🫶🏽🏟️🎉 We kicked things off with a simple tailgate because game day starts at @gianteagle. Good food, good music, and good friends is all you need to have a good time! Make @gianteagle your destination for moments like this ✨🛒🏈❤️ #GiantEaglePartner #GoBucks
To feel appreciated and seen by the brands we love To feel appreciated and seen by the brands we love is such an incredible feeling. Huge thanks to @gianteagle for making my day with these thoughtful gifts 🥹❤️ Stay tuned! 
#GiantEaglePartner
I can’t even pull out the drive-thru 🙄😂 I can’t even pull out the drive-thru 🙄😂 

#momlife #babies #toddler #girlmom #stayathomemom
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