Method Super Shine Liquid Dish Soap, Coastal Citron
Lower concern. Liquid dish soap unlikely contains PFAS.
Liquid dish soaps rarely contain intentional PFAS; no treatment or nonstick coating involved. Method makes no PFAS claims but brand is known for sustainability focus.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Liquid soap formulation, surfactants and water
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Method Super Shine Liquid Coastal Citron is made of, ingredients and materials
Method Super Shine is a liquid soap concentrate based on water and surfactants, typical of most commercial dish soaps. The 'Coastal Citron' variant includes fragrance compounds and likely plant-derived or synthetic surfactants; no particulate abrasives, silica, or coatings are present. Liquid formulations of this type do not require heat application or create fume risk, unlike non-stick cookware. The active cleaning ingredients are designed to break down grease and are fully diluted and rinsed away during normal use.
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
Citrus fragrance and other aromatic compounds are present; skin contact or inhalation of vapors during use may trigger allergic contact dermatitis or respiratory sensitivity in susceptible individuals. Not disclosed at compound level due to fragrance trade secret protections.
Eye and mucous membrane irritation
Concentrated liquid dish soaps are formulated to be mildly irritating to skin and mucous membranes; accidental contact with eyes or ingestion requires immediate rinsing or medical attention. This is inherent to surfactant-based cleaners and not specific to Method's formulation.
1,4-dioxane (surfactant contaminant)
Ethoxylated surfactants, commonly used in dish soaps, may contain trace 1,4-dioxane as a manufacturing byproduct. Method does not publish residual 1,4-dioxane testing; levels in finished products are typically well below regulatory concern for rinse-away applications.
Aquatic toxicity from surfactants
All surfactant-based soaps present low-level aquatic hazard when discharged; Method's inclusion of plant-derived surfactants suggests lower aquatic persistence than fully synthetic alternatives, but full biodegradation claims are not independently verified in published data.
Skin irritation from prolonged contact
Extended hand-washing or contact with concentrate formulation may cause dryness or mild irritation in sensitive skin; this is typical of all dish soaps and mitigated by rinsing and occasional moisturizing.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Method (owned by SC Johnson) publishes detailed ingredient lists and holds Cradle to Cradle and B Corp certifications, indicating third-party scrutiny of environmental and safety practices. The brand does not claim to be PFAS-free but makes no known use of PFAS-based surfactants in its liquid dish soap lines. No recalls or regulatory violations specific to this product are on record. Transparency on ingredient sourcing is moderate; full fragrance compound disclosure is typical industry limitation.
How it compares in its category
Liquid dish soaps are among the lowest-hazard consumer products; Method's offering is consistent with mainstream alternatives from Seventh Generation, Dawn, and store brands. All are water-based rinse-away formulations with minimal residue or accumulation risk. Method's certification profile places it above unadorned generic soaps but broadly equivalent in safety profile to other plant-derived or EWG-verified dish soaps. Price and concentration are the main differentiators, not hazard level.
If you buy it
Use as directed, dilute concentrate with water in a typical dispenser for hand-washing dishes, or use in full-strength for heavily soiled cookware. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve fragrance and prevent evaporation. No special handling or disposal precautions are needed beyond standard household practice. Product shelf life is typically 2-3 years unopened; replace if separated or if fragrance noticeably fades.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% 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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- plant-derived surfactants, water, botanical extracts
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Fragrance allergens (botanical origin)
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- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Fragrance allergens (essential oil)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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