If one of the recommended detergents does not work well for you, please let us know. Note that manufacturers sometimes reformulate their detergents, and it is not possible for us to stay on top of all the changes. Bold-type indicates that the detergent has been used by a wiki contributor. Find out all about RAD here.īrands mentioned by bubble makers in the U.S.

We hope that others will start exploring and sharing - and perhaps bubble mixologists can become freed of reliance on Procter and Gamble's occasional formulation changes. There is a promising DIY project from Rick Findley that he shared in early 2017 called RAD. One German chemist has reported achieving results that rival Dawn/Fairy but has not shared information as he is considering a commercial venture. Many people have reported trying and giving up. It seems that making a reliable surfactant base that rivals commercial options is quite challenging. Many people inquire about making their own bubble juice from scratch without using a pre-made detergent or soap. Detergent formulations have changed quite a bit since the original Dawn vs, Joy battles and may account for Joy seeming to underperform the best of the Dawn line. In the U.S., there are some other detergents that also provide good to very good results (more details are provided below. For the last several years, there has been a strong consensus that some members of the Dawn line are the very best detergents. For years, in the U.S.A, there were disputes as to whether Dawn or Joy was the best dishwashing liquid for bubble juice. Japan's Charmy is a notable exception and may work even better than the Procter & Gamble detergents. Look for your country in the list below.Īround the world, there seems to be consensus in the the bubbling community (or at least on SBF, the Soap Bubble Fanciers Yahoo Group (RIP)) that the Procter & Gamble dishwashing liquids (which go by different names in different countries) are the most reliable brands for mixing up DIY bubble solutions in most countries. Because availability and formulation varies from country to country, the detergent choice will depend on where you are.

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