Dear Dawn Soap People,
I have seen your ad several times where a kind man uses Dawn liquid soap to cleanse an oil-slicked baby duck, presumably the victim of a drunken tanker captain or a game of high-stakes “chicken of the sea” gone terribly wrong. By the end of the ad Ducky-Doo is restored to its cute-and-fluffy state. I find myself wanting to cuddle it, even knowing that it will probably poo on my shirt.
I’m happy for the duck and for the man who cleanses her from all of that oil. I imagine that Dawn isn’t limited to ducks, but can probably cleanse a wide array of waterfowl that have also become as unfortunately crudificated.
But I do not have any petrol-fouled fowl. It seems that the use of Dawn must be limited to a very specialized group of animal rescuers. As so much advertising is targeted these days, I wonder why I, a resident of central Arizona am seeing an ad for a wildlife demucker?
Does your product have any other uses that I should be aware of? I’ve pondered this, but nothing “dawns” on me.
I look forward to your reply. Please give Dawn my regards. I hope she’s well. I’m happy to report that things are quite ducky here.
–Scott Lamber
P.S. Has a duck ever been to space? Do you think space needs saving?
Submitted via Dawn’s CONTACT US form on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 11:32 p.m.
Hi Scott,
I appreciate the time that you have taken to reach out to Dawn. I am happy to help.
Although we’re proud of Dawn’s role over the last 25 years, cleaning up wildlife affected by oil spills, the cleanup is complicated and performed by professionals in bird and wildlife organizations. They understand the delicate balance required to remove the contamination while increasing their chances for survival. To learn more about Dawn Helps Save Wildlife, please visit http://www.dawn-dish.com/us/dawn/savingwildlife.
Dawn Ultra Original dishwashing liquid or Dawn Platinum dishwashing liquid can be used for the following alternate uses:
- To clean hand tools
- As a laundry pre-treater
- To remove grease stains from clothing
- To clean stainless steel appliances
- To clean a microwave
- To clean a greasy stove top
- To clean glass top stove
- To clean a sink
- To clean greasy kitchen cabinets
- To clean tire rims & wheels
- To clean porcelain or China dishes
- Instructions for Porcelain or China Dishes: For greasy buildup, line your sink with a towel, hold the china or porcelain piece at its sturdiest spot, and wash in warm water and dishwashing liquid. Use a soft sponge and scrub only where there are stains, and air-dry the items on a towel-lined surface.
- Dawn dishwashing liquid is safe for washing plastic and can be used to wash your car. Our official instructions on how to do so is as follows:
• To remove grease and oil from external surfaces of car, add a teaspoon of Dawn to a gallon of hot water.
• Dip a soft sponge into the bucket, and squeeze out any excess suds and water.
• Scrub until all grease has been removed from the car surface. Do not use on unfinished Cast Aluminum.
• Rinse with clean water, and dry with a soft towel.
• Test in an inconspicuous area to ensure no damage to the external surface.
• Do not allow wash solution to remain on surfaces for extended period of time due to possibility of damage. This is not expected, but is possible if surface is already compromised.
Please visit https://dawn-dish.com/en-us/how-to-clean/how-to-clean to find details on each alternate use.
I hope this is helpful, Scott. Please let us know if you need anything else.
P.S. I haven’t a heard about a duck going to space!
Kirsten
Dawn Team
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