Don't Toss Your Dawn Dish Soap Caps: The Smart Hack You'll Wish You Knew Sooner

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So, you finished yet another bottle of Dawn dish soap. Unless you're refilling the container, you're likely chucking it into the recycling bin. But before you do, did you know that its cap fits on other bottles? Some perks about a Dawn cap is that it easily flips open, revealing a design that allows you to squirt out the soap. You can get the same benefits by twisting it onto cleaners with similar-size openings, in turn nixing sloppy pours.

The liquid version of Dawn has been around since 1972 and is a staple in many households. In fact, there are even surprising uses for dish soap that go beyond cleaning. Although Procter & Gamble released an EZ-Squeeze version of Dawn with an innovative cap, the flip caps are still on the classic bottles. Saving them provides the opportunity to change the way other cleaners are dispensed. Typically, you have to pour open-top bottles in a glug, glug fashion. But if a Dawn cap fits, you can squeeze out the cleaner in a stream instead. People have found that it works on a variety of other plastic bottles, too.

Dish soap tops have a bad rap for accumulating slimy buildup. Before transferring them to other bottles, you'll want to remove it with a thorough cleaning. Soak them in warm water and scrub with a brush. Naturally, you won't have to add extra soap! Use a skewer or toothpick if you need to get into the nooks and crannies. Just be gentle during the process to ensure they stay intact.

You can now screw the caps onto any compatible plastic bottle. For example, people have found that they work with Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner containers. The key is to test it out over the sink the first time you use your newly repurposed cap. Make sure that it twists on securely and that there isn't any leaking once the bottle is flipped over. A bottle with a squirt top can help make cleaning a bathroom a little less of a chore. You can directly target the cleaner at a specific area (like the inner ledge of a tub) instead of having to pour it out. If you're someone who likes to naturally clean the home, you could whip up a DIY cleaner and use a plastic bottle with a Dawn cap, too. No matter which type of cleaner you prefer, don't toss those dish soap caps. Repurposing them can make cleaning products easier to use, and you'll always have a secure lid in place.