Method Gel Dish Soap, Clementine
Low PFAS risk. Liquid dish soap formulation unlikely to contain PFAS.
Method is a cleaning brand with no known PFAS use in gel dish soaps. Liquid detergent formulations do not typically require fluorinated additives or coatings.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water-based gel surfactant solution
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Method Gel Dish Soap, Clementine is made of, ingredients and materials
Method Gel Dish Soap is a water-based surfactant solution, meaning its active cleaning agents are dissolved in water rather than oil or synthetic solvents. The clementine variant includes fragrance compounds and colorants typical of consumer cleaning products. Water-based gels do not require Teflon-type coating coatings, solvent carriers, or heavy-duty preservatives that elevate toxicity risk in other product classes.
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
Clementine scent formulation likely includes synthetic fragrance compounds. Specific allergen components are not disclosed on labeling; individuals with fragrance sensitivity or asthma may experience contact dermatitis or respiratory irritation.
Skin irritation from alkalinity
Dish soaps are inherently alkaline to cut grease. Prolonged or undiluted skin contact can cause drying or mild irritation; this is a standard hazard of the product class, not specific to Method formulation.
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 (surfactant byproduct)
Water-based anionic surfactants used in dish soaps can contain trace 1,4-dioxane as a manufacturing byproduct. No independent testing or regulatory action against Method products for this contaminant is on record.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Liquid aqueous formulations sometimes require preservatives; formaldehyde releasers are not listed in available Method product disclosures, and the brand has not been flagged for this ingredient class.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
Clementine color is likely achieved through synthetic dyes or iron oxides. No contamination incidents or recalls involving heavy metal pigments in Method dish soap products are documented.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Method is known for transparency in ingredient disclosure and has marketed itself as an eco-conscious brand with formulations free of phosphates, chlorine, and animal derivatives. The brand does not publicly claim PFAS-free status but has not been linked to PFAS contamination in independent testing. No recalls or safety controversies specific to this product are on record.
How it compares in its category
Liquid dish soaps, particularly water-based gels, carry lower chemical complexity than solid detergents or enzyme-based specialty formulations. Method's product sits in the mainstream consumer segment and avoids known problematic additives common in bargain brands. Fragrance source (synthetic vs. essential oil) is not specified on available labeling, which is typical industry-wide.
If you buy it
Use as directed; no special handling required. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve formula stability. The gel formulation is stable at room temperature and does not require refrigeration. No documented triggers for product degradation or hazard release during normal use.
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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- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
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