Method Dish Soap, French Lavender
Lower concern. Liquid dish soap rarely contains PFAS.
Method dish soap is a rinse-off product with no applied coatings or water-repellent finishes known to use PFAS. No public PFAS claims or independent lab data available, but formulation type presents lower concern.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water, cleaning agents, lavender fragrance
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Method Dish Soap, French Lavender is made of, ingredients and materials
Method Dish Soap is a water-based liquid cleaner containing surfactants (cleaning agents) and French lavender fragrance. Liquid dish soaps do not require the heating, coating degradation, or leaching risks of cookware or the polymer breakdown concerns of plastics. The lavender fragrance is the primary chemical component beyond cleaning agents; no formaldehyde releasers, phthalates, or talc contamination are on record for this product line.
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 (lavender)
Lavender fragrance can trigger contact dermatitis or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, particularly with repeated skin contact during washing. Method does not list fragrance allergen components; severity depends on individual sensitivity and concentration.
Surfactant irritation (if ingested)
Accidental ingestion by children or pets can cause gastrointestinal irritation; risk is product-standard, not specific to Method. Rinse hands and dishes thoroughly to minimize residue.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
No contamination with lead, cadmium, or arsenic has been reported in Method Dish Soap or lavender fragrance suppliers. Liquid soaps do not concentrate minerals or metals as some powders or mineral-based cleaners do.
Source, FDA ↗1,4-dioxane (fragrance contaminant)
1,4-dioxane is a known contaminant in some fragrances and foaming agents. No testing or reports document its presence in Method Dish Soap; liquid rinsing products pose lower absorption risk than leave-on cosmetics.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Liquid dish soaps do not typically require formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. Method does not list these ingredients on available documentation for this product.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Method is owned by SC Johnson and markets itself as eco-conscious with ingredient transparency on packaging. The brand does not publicly commit to PFAS avoidance in writing, but liquid dish soaps are an inherently low-risk category for PFAS exposure. Method has no major product recalls or safety controversies documented for this dish soap line. Third-party certifications such as EWG verification are not listed for this specific product.
How it compares in its category
Liquid dish soaps are among the lowest-hazard cleaning products because they rinse off surfaces and are not ingested or absorbed in quantity. Method's lavender variant is typical of scented liquid soaps; fragrance allergen risk is lower than in concentrated personal care products. Compared to bar soaps, powders, or solid alternatives, liquid formulations avoid inhalation exposure and residue buildup on skin or surfaces.
If you buy it
Use as directed on packaging; no special storage or temperature precautions apply to liquid dish soap. Store away from children and pets due to accidental ingestion risk, which is standard for any cleaning product. The product does not degrade or require replacement intervals; discard when empty. Rinse dishes thoroughly after use to remove soap residue, particularly from items used by infants.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 82% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Method has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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