Dish Soap Refill Lemon Verbena
Dish soap refill likely lower concern. No PFAS-prone coatings in liquid formula.
Liquid dish soap concentrates rarely contain PFAS unless surfactants are fluorinated, which is uncommon in consumer products. Cleancult does not disclose PFAS status, but the product category and liquid-only format suggest lower risk than waterproofed textiles or coated cookware.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aqueous liquid soap concentrate
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Dish Soap Refill Lemon Verbena is made of, ingredients and materials
Cleancult Dish Soap Refill is an aqueous liquid concentrate containing surfactants, water, and fragrance (lemon verbena). Liquid soap concentrates avoid the coating and leaching hazards of solid or ceramic dishware. The active cleaning agents are typically anionic surfactants derived from plant or petroleum sources, which break down readily in wastewater and do not accumulate in body tissue. No ceramic glaze, enamel, or polymer coating is present in the product itself.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Lemon verbena is a natural fragrance that may trigger contact dermatitis or respiratory irritation in sensitive individuals. Full fragrance composition (synthetic vs. essential oil, inclusion of limonene or other common allergens) is not confirmed in publicly available product information.
Residual surfactant irritation on skin or mucous membranes
Undiluted or improperly rinsed surfactants in any liquid soap can cause skin, eye, or throat irritation. Standard practice is dilution and thorough rinsing; risk is user-controlled and not specific to this brand.
Microbial growth in opened refill bottle
Once opened, aqueous liquid soap concentrate may support bacterial or mold growth if contaminated or stored in warm, humid conditions over time. This is a storage and maintenance issue, not an inherent product defect.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
1,4-dioxane (synthetic fragrance contaminant)
Liquid soap formulations may contain trace 1,4-dioxane if fragrance or surfactants are ethoxylated during manufacture, but no specific test results or recalls for this product are on record. This is a process impurity concern, not a formulation intent.
Heavy metals
Lemon verbena fragrance in a clear or pale liquid formulation is unlikely to contain added synthetic colorants that carry heavy metal risk. No cadmium, lead, or antimony concerns are on record for this product class.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Cleancult markets itself as an eco-focused cleaning brand emphasizing refillable packaging and ingredient transparency. The brand does not publish detailed third-party certifications (e.g., EPA Safer Choice, Cradle to Cradle) for this product on publicly available records. No major recalls or safety controversies linked to this specific product line are on record. Ingredient disclosure appears present on the label; verification of fragrance allergen specificity would require direct contact with the brand.
How it compares in its category
Liquid dish soap concentrates are among the lowest-risk cleaning products by material type, as they contain no persistent coatings, ceramics, or plastic storage vessels in the product itself. They carry lower hazard burden than bar soaps (which may contain antimicrobial additives or fragrance allergens in higher concentration) or solid detergent pods (choking/ingestion risk for children). Refill formats reduce packaging waste compared to single-use bottles, though the formulation itself is comparable to standard plant-based or synthetic surfactant products.
If you buy it
Store the concentrate away from children and pets; do not ingest. Use the recommended dilution ratio to avoid skin irritation from undiluted surfactants. Keep the refill container tightly sealed to prevent evaporation and microbial growth in the opened bottle; replace if odor or discoloration develops. Wash hands thoroughly after use, and avoid prolonged skin contact with the concentrate. If you have fragrance sensitivities, request full ingredient list from the brand before purchase.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Cleancult has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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