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RJ got injured and started physical therapy—I’m praying he’ll be back on the track soon 🙏🏾

Midweek, I hit my limit and knew I needed to do something for myself. I booked a last-minute hair appointment with my sis-in-love @mylamarie99, and she got me together real quick! 🙌🏽

Treated myself to an Iced Caramel Craze Latte from Dunkin’—10/10 recommend ✨

Ended the week testing lash styles for my brand @leisurelash (this one’s my fave!), and now that Savannah’s hair is finally growing, I’m trying fun new styles on her too 🥰

But the real highlight? Easter weekend! The boys were so egg-cited to see their baskets—but the biggest win? Making it to church on time with five kids. Whew! 😮‍💨

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By: Danielle Skeaton

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
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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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We kicked things off with dentist visits and several store runs for Easter basket goodies for five kids 😩 I knew the week would stretch me, so I kept dinners simple and stress-free. With baseball and track in full swing, our evenings have been wild lately.

RJ got injured and started physical therapy—I’m praying he’ll be back on the track soon 🙏🏾

Midweek, I hit my limit and knew I needed to do something for myself. I booked a last-minute hair appointment with my sis-in-love @mylamarie99, and she got me together real quick! 🙌🏽

Treated myself to an Iced Caramel Craze Latte from Dunkin’—10/10 recommend ✨

Ended the week testing lash styles for my brand @leisurelash (this one’s my fave!), and now that Savannah’s hair is finally growing, I’m trying fun new styles on her too 🥰

But the real highlight? Easter weekend! The boys were so egg-cited to see their baskets—but the biggest win? Making it to church on time with five kids. Whew! 😮‍💨

I hope you had a beautiful Easter! Grateful to have you here following along this wild and wonderful ride. Wishing you a blessed week ahead! ❤️ #easterweekend #momlife #familylife #momprenuer #momof5
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Got my lashes together quick! A full set in just 1 Got my lashes together quick! A full set in just 10 minutes without the hassle of salon appointments 🙌🏽✨

I used lash map 12, 14, 14, 16, 16, 14 for a soft glam doll eye look, and I’m obsessed. Can’t wait for you to try these soon!

➡️ Follow @leisurelash for tutorials, tips, and launch updates! #LashAtYourLeisure #selfcare #lashes #lashlife #mompreneur
Filling my kids’ Easter baskets with YumEarth Je Filling my kids’ Easter baskets with YumEarth Jelly Beans this year 💚 #GiantEaglePartner If you’re looking for a healthier swap, this is it! 

They’re gluten-free and allergy-friendly, which makes them a way better option than the sugary stuff we had growing up — safe, tasty, and mom-approved! 😉 #yumearth #marketdistrict #easter #easterbaskets
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