4 Of The Best Natural Dish Soaps

Did you know many dish soaps contain harmful petrochemical ingredients like parabens and phthalates? These ingredients not only release a lot of carbon when they're produced, but they also flow straight from your sink into our waterways. The worst part? These chemicals harm marine life and even end up in our food chain.

The definition of “natural” products may be a bit subjective, but here, we use it to describe products made from biobased ingredients. And there are several sustainable brands that make natural dish soap using biodegradable, biobased ingredients from renewable sources, helping to keep our planet safe.

Here are 4 of the best natural dish soaps from sustainable brands:

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Blueland

Blueland's dish soap powder effectively cuts through grease and grime without using petroleum-derived synthetic chemicals — no parabens, phosphates, ammonia, VOCs, chlorine bleach, or phthalates. This natural dish soap requires no added water. Simply sprinkle it onto a wet sponge or directly onto wet dishes for instant foaming action. It comes in compostable refill packaging and holds certifications from EPA Safer Choice, Cradle to Cradle Certified™, and Leaping Bunny (cruelty-free).

Grove Co.

B Corp certified Grove Co's refill liquid dish soap is made with 98% plant-based ingredients and does not have any of the petro-derived ingredients like triclosan, parabens, phthalates, phosphates, or dyes. It is certified biobased, cruelty-free, and vegan. The solution comes in infinitely recyclable aluminum bottles, helping you eliminate single-use plastic from your kitchen.

Dr Bronner’s

Dr. Bronner's All-in-One Magic Soap is a versatile cleaner with 18 different uses, including dish washing alongside face, hand, and body care. This multipurpose soap contains no petroleum-derived synthetic ingredients and carries the EWG Verified® certification — meeting the Environmental Working Group's strictest standards for health and safety. For dishwashing, mix 1 part soap with 10 parts water in a refillable bottle, then apply the diluted solution to a scrub brush to clean your dishes.

ECOS

ECOS dish soap delivers powerful cleaning using safe, plant-derived ingredients. Its scented formulas use coconut-based cleaners that cut through grease and food residue while being gentle on the hands. With plant-powered technology excluding over 500 harmful ingredients, this soap is Leaping Bunny certified, vegan, and EPA Safer Choice certified. ECOS produces this natural dish soap in the U.S. using 100% renewable energy, making it an excellent choice for environmentally conscious consumers.

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