The Best Non-Toxic Dish Soap of 2026
All 6 dish soap products PFAS Authority has graded reach its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, as of October 2026. The highest graded is Grove Collaborative Dish Soap at 100 out of 100.
Every grade below is built from published materials, ingredient lists, certifications and brand disclosures, scored on one public rubric and ranked best-graded first. Each score links to the full breakdown of what earned it, and the numbers across the whole dataset are published too.
Is dish soap non-toxic?
6 of the 6 dish soap products we graded clear our screen and 0 do not. Non-toxic is not a defined or regulated term, so what we can tell you is what our graders recorded. Beyond PFAS, the hazards found or left unruled-out on dish soap products in this category are undisclosed fragrance. The highest graded here is Grove Collaborative Dish Soap at 100 out of 100.
Quick picks
Brand states its position
Blueland Dishwasher TabletsThe brand has published a PFAS statement we can quote
100 Excellent
A second brand to consider
Dropps UltraWash Dishwasher PodsThe best grade here from a brand other than the winner
100 Excellent
What to watch for in dish soap
Beyond the PFAS grade, these are the things our graders recorded on the 6 dish soap products in this category. We assess from materials, brand statements and published research. We do not lab-test.
- Undisclosed fragrance
A single word on a label that can stand for dozens of undeclared ingredients, protected as trade secret.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 4 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. FDA
The safest dish soap we graded, lowest PFAS risk first
- 1
Third-party verified
- plant-based surfactants, water
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Skin and eye irritation from surfactants
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 2
- plant-based surfactants, tablet form
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Skin and eye irritation from surfactants
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 3
- concentrated surfactant blend, plant-derived ingredients
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Surfactant acute toxicity (ingestion/skin contact)
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 4
- aqueous surfactant blend, plant-derived
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Skin and eye irritation from direct contact
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 5
- Plant-based powder surfactants
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Surfactant irritation (skin/eyes)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 6
- aqueous liquid soap concentrate
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
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- RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Heavy metals
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Every dish soap that passes, side by side
Sorted by score. A higher score means lower PFAS risk. Scored against 5 hazards that apply to this category.
| # | Dish Soap | Score | Rating | Made of | Key concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grove Collaborative Dish Soap | 100 | Excellent | plant-based surfactants, water | Skin and eye irritation from surfactants |
| 2 | Blueland Dishwasher Tablets | 100 | Excellent | plant-based surfactants, tablet form | Skin and eye irritation from surfactants |
| 3 | Dropps UltraWash Dishwasher Pods | 100 | Excellent | concentrated surfactant blend, plant-derived ingredients | Surfactant acute toxicity (ingestion/skin contact) |
| 4 | Biokleen Dish Liquid Lemon Thyme | 85 | Excellent | aqueous surfactant blend, plant-derived | Skin and eye irritation from direct contact |
| 5 | Blueland Dish Soap Powder | 85 | Excellent | Plant-based powder surfactants | Surfactant irritation (skin/eyes) |
| 6 | Cleancult Dish Soap Refill Lemon Verbena | 85 | Excellent | aqueous liquid soap concentrate | Fragrance allergens and sensitizers |
The verdict on dish soap
Grove Collaborative Dish Soap grades 100 out of 100, the highest here. It is plant-based surfactants, water. The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified.
Choose Blueland Dishwasher Tablets instead if you want a second option at 100 out of 100, plant-based surfactants, tablet form.
We hold no price data, so nothing here is a budget recommendation. Grades are model-based assessments from published materials and disclosures, not laboratory tests.
The dish soap we would skip
Lowest scoring in this category, worst first, with the reason.
- 85Biokleen Dish Liquid Lemon ThymeExcellent
Skin and eye irritation from direct contact
- 85Blueland Dish Soap PowderExcellent
Surfactant irritation (skin/eyes)
- 85Cleancult Dish Soap Refill Lemon VerbenaExcellent
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
What we check on dish soap
- Lead. A heavy metal with no safe exposure level, especially for children. ATSDR
- Cadmium. A toxic heavy metal found in some glazes, pigments, and batteries. ATSDR
- Endocrine disruptors. Chemicals that interfere with the body’s hormone system. NIEHS
- Parabens. Cosmetic preservatives studied for weak hormone activity. FDA
- Phthalates. Plastic softeners studied for endocrine effects. ATSDR
Full point-by-point rubric on the methodology page.
The dish soap brands we found no PFAS statement from
We found no PFAS statement from 3 of the brands here. That is our research, not proof a brand has never said anything, and it is not evidence of harm. It is why none of them score well on disclosure.
Biokleen, Blueland, Cleancult.
The brands that have published something, and what each of them actually said, are in our record of what every brand has said about PFAS.
Common questions about PFAS in dish soap
Is dish soap PFAS free?
All 6 dish soap products PFAS Authority has graded reach its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, as of October 2026. The highest graded is Grove Collaborative Dish Soap at 100 out of 100. The lowest graded is Biokleen Dish Liquid Lemon Thyme at 85 out of 100.
Is dish soap non-toxic?
6 of the 6 dish soap products we graded clear our screen and 0 do not. Non-toxic is not a defined or regulated term, so what we can tell you is what our graders recorded. Beyond PFAS, the hazards found or left unruled-out on dish soap products in this category are undisclosed fragrance. The highest graded here is Grove Collaborative Dish Soap at 100 out of 100.
What is the safest dish soap to buy?
On our grades, Grove Collaborative Dish Soap at 100 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. Then Blueland Dishwasher Tablets at 100. These are model-based assessments from published materials, ingredient lists, certifications and disclosures, not laboratory tests, so treat them as the lowest risk we can evidence rather than a safety guarantee.
Which dish soap grades best for PFAS?
Grove Collaborative Dish Soap, at 100 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. It is plant-based surfactants, water. The runner up is Blueland Dishwasher Tablets at 100.
Which dish soap should I avoid?
The three lowest scoring we hold are Biokleen Dish Liquid Lemon Thyme at 85, Blueland Dish Soap Powder at 85, Cleancult Dish Soap Refill Lemon Verbena at 85. The problem with the first is that the main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
How can you tell if dish soap contains PFAS?
In this category we check for lead, cadmium, endocrine disruptors, parabens, phthalates. A heavy metal with no safe exposure level, especially for children. Language like stain resistant, water repellent or easy release usually means fluorinated chemistry even when PFAS is never printed on the box.
Which dish soap brands have not published a PFAS statement?
We found no PFAS statement from 3 of the brands we scored in this category, including Biokleen, Blueland, Cleancult. That is what our research turned up, not proof a brand has never said anything, and a missing statement is not evidence of harm. It is the reason those brands cannot score well on disclosure.
Do you lab test dish soap?
No. We score from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, disclosures and third party lab results where they exist. Where a product has been independently tested we use that result and say so.
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