The 5 Best Eco-Friendly Natural Dish Soap on Amazon
Sticking to the kitchen theme from our last post, we are going to look at alternatives to one of the most toxic items in all kitchens. We are not going to say which just yet (let’s play along as if you haven’t already read the title of this post). Think of something that is very important yet is also very toxic. It is something that everyone needs and can’t be avoided. Your kitchen would be a huge mess without it. Go ahead. Give us your best guesses. We will wait for this long-winded segue to SINK in.
If that cryptic and terrible kitchen pun was not obvious enough, we are of course talking about the humble dish soap. Can you imagine being not able to do the dishes? If you knew how most formulas are chock full of chemicals, you would think twice about buying any ever again. When you use dish soap, the foam and tiny molecules leave your house through the sewage and heads towards the sewage treatment plant. Though that sewage is treated, some of these chemicals always find their way into the local water supply. We can’t expect a perfect world where everyone shifts to eco-friendly natural dish soap overnight but we can sure try to get some people to switch to them.
So today we are going to dive into the world of dish liquids that will be gentle on your dishes, hands, and the environment!
Seventh Generation Dish Liquid Soap, Free & Clear
This one is gentle on the hands to such an extent that they had it tested by dermatologists. So if you have sensitive skin you can pick this one up with no hesitation. It is made from all plant-based ingredients. Except for glycerin which acts as a foam stabilizer, there are no artificial components to this one. It is free of fragrances, dyes, phosphates, or triclosan. It is an EPA Safer Choice certified product as well as a USDA certified biobased product. We have talked about this brand before too. Their mission is to leave this earth safe and healthy for the 7 coming generations. A noble cause!
Caldrea Dish Soap, Biodegradable Dishwashing Liquid made with Soap Bark and Aloe Vera
Everything about this screams high end. There is absolutely no doubt about the premium quality of this product all the way from its packaging, its ingredients, to its feeling in the hands. The ingredients are so fancy! For the scents, they use lemon and jasmine essential oils along with notes of ozone, melon, and apple. When was the last time you came across a combination like that!? The company uses its expertise in the aromatherapy industry to create its eco-friendly natural dish soap products and it shows! Apart from the aromatic ingredients, It has soap bark for the hard stains and aloe vera to keep your hands soft. It is biodegradable and doesn’t stick to the hands like other low-quality hand washes that have an oily texture. It rinses clean off. Overall a great recommendation for anyone who values a premium experience.
Puracy Natural Dish Soap Refill, Citrus & Sea Salt, Sulfate-Free Liquid Detergent
These ones are certified as Amazon’s choice so we already have high hopes from them. Business Insider called them “The Best Dish Soap You Can Buy”. We think we should stop after those impeccable credentials but let’s go through them anyway. This one has a special formula that creates deep-cleaning suds (without using SLS). The result is a skin-safe, non-drying, and non-irritating experience. It keeps your hands moist after a wash. The formula is made without using any sulfates (SLS, SLES, SCS), triclosan, parabens, petrochemicals, animal by-products, toxins, perfumes, or caustic ingredients. It even works in hard water. This is very important for some people who live in regions where the water on tap is rich in salt (which makes it hard). The soap is also naturally derived, non-toxic, hypoallergenic, vegan, gluten-free, biodegradable, and certified cruelty-free.
ATTITUDE, Dish Soap, Plant-based, Hypoallergenic, Eco-friendly, Coriander & Olive
This one is shortlisted for Amazon’s choice too. The packaging has a simple, almost clinical look which gives the whole product an aura of assured confidence. It has been made completely with just plant and mineral-based ingredients. It also contains green tea extracts which it claims help with, particularly hard stains. The formula is in compliance with EWG’s ingredients. That is a big plus because the EWG (Environmental Working Group) is very particular in handing out certifications. It has also been certified eco friendly by ECOLOGO. The product is completely biodegradable. The bottle that the eco-friendly natural dish soap comes in is also made from recyclable plastic. It is 100% Vegan, PETA Certified. The company prides itself on being carbon neutral. For every bottle, the carbon emitted is zero. The formula is also safe for septic tanks. For covering all the possible bases, we give this one a glowing recommendation.
Earth Friendly Products ECOS Dishmate Dish Liquid, Lavender
You know we are suckers for lavender aroma in this house. This one comes in other aromas too like almond, apricot, grapefruit, and pear but you already know where our heart is at! This eco-friendly dish soap liquid is also free of dyes & perfumes. It has been made without parabens, phosphates, and phthalates. The formula is hypoallergenic, readily biodegradable and pH balanced. The last one is of particular importance because even though the ingredients themselves might be biodegradable, some tend to change the acidity of the groundwater that they come in contact with. This can affect the soil and eventually the safety of the crops grown. So the pH-balanced formula is a godsend for properties on farmlands and near agriculture. This one is Amazon’s choice too and is super affordable.
So there you have it. We picked the best options we could find for eco-friendly dish soap. Now you have no excuse to not care about what you use in your kitchen. It takes only a single person to make a difference. Trust us, it feels amazing. We will be here to guide you if you need any help!
Love,
Scooch and Steve
