Method Dish Soap, Lemongrass
Low PFAS risk. MADE SAFE certified, no added fluorochemicals.
Method Dish Soap is MADE SAFE certified and formulated without added PFAS. As a liquid soap product with plant-derived surfactants, it poses lower PFAS concern than grease-resistant or water-repellent coated goods.
Brand says: “Method is committed to making products without added PFAS. Our formulations are MADE SAFE certified.”
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water-based surfactants, plant-derived ingredients, no added fluorochemicals
Brand disclosure
Brand claims PFAS-free
Lab data
No PFAS found in testing
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What Method Dish Soap, Lemongrass is made of, ingredients and materials
Method Lemongrass Dish Soap is a water-based liquid concentrate using plant-derived surfactants (such as coconut and corn-derived cleaning agents) rather than petroleum-based ones. The formulation includes botanical extracts and fragrance from lemongrass essential oils or botanical isolates. Water-based surfactant systems are inherently less volatile and do not release the fluorine-containing compounds found in some premium non-stick cookware coatings, making them a lower-concern choice for kitchen use where residue remains on dishes and cookware.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
Fragrance allergens (lemongrass botanical)
Essential oil-derived fragrances and lemongrass extracts may trigger contact dermatitis or respiratory sensitivity in individuals with fragrance allergies or asthma, though no recalls specific to this formulation are on record. Risk is low for typical dishwashing use with proper rinsing.
Eye and mucous membrane irritation (surfactant)
All dish soaps, including plant-derived formulations, are designed as skin and eye irritants to break down grease. Ingestion or prolonged contact with eyes poses acute irritation; this is standard for the product category and not unique to Method.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Third-party PFAS-free verification
A third party reports verifying this product as PFAS-free.
No PFAS found in lab test
No PFAS detected in independent testing.
Residue buildup on cookware or dishes
Plant-derived surfactants rinse readily in hot water and do not form the same biofilm as some petroleum-derived formulations. No evidence of toxic residue accumulation when used and rinsed per label instructions.
Heavy metals
MADE SAFE certification includes screening for cadmium, lead, and other heavy metals in botanical ingredients. No contamination has been reported in Method product testing or regulatory filings.
Source, FDA ↗Endocrine disruptors
Method discloses its preservative systems and avoids parabens and BPA. No reproductive or endocrine toxins have been identified in publicly available ingredient lists or regulatory records for this product.
Source, NIEHS ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Method is owned by SC Johnson and maintains transparent ingredient disclosure on product labels and online. The brand holds MADE SAFE certification, a third-party standard that screens for hazardous chemicals including heavy metals, formaldehyde, and reproductive toxins. Method has made an explicit fluorochemical-free commitment and does not use added PFAS in its soap formulations. No recalls or established chemical hazard controversies have been documented for this product line in consumer safety databases.
How it compares in its category
Compared to conventional dish soaps, plant-derived surfactant formulations like Method's pose lower concern for bioaccumulative or volatile hazard exposure during regular dishwashing. Many mainstream dish soaps use petroleum-derived surfactants and synthetic fragrance compounds, which do not pose documented acute risks but lack third-party certification. Method's MADE SAFE label distinguishes it from unvetted store brands and signals commitment to reduced-toxicity formulation, though all liquid dish soaps are designed for rinsing and should not accumulate on skin or food.
If you buy it
Use as directed, dilute appropriately for hand-washing or automatic dishwashers, and rinse dishes thoroughly to remove soap residue. Store in a sealed container away from direct sunlight to preserve botanical ingredients and prevent evaporation. Do not ingest or apply to skin; if contact with eyes occurs, rinse immediately with water. For sensitive skin, wear gloves or test on a small area first, as botanical fragrances and surfactants can trigger irritation in some individuals.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 88% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- Independent test found none
- 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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