Method Super Shine Liquid Dish Soap, Free + Clear
Liquid dish soap poses minimal PFAS risk. Skip only if brand PFAS commitment matters to you.
Method's Free + Clear formula is a liquid dish soap with no typical PFAS applications. Brand makes no PFAS claims, but the product category rarely requires fluorinated chemicals.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water, surfactants, plant-based ingredients
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Method Super Shine Liquid Dish Soap Clear is made of, ingredients and materials
Method Super Shine Free + Clear is a water-based liquid dish soap built on plant-derived surfactants rather than petroleum-based alternatives, with added rinse agents and chelating compounds to reduce spotting and water marks. The "Free + Clear" formulation excludes added fragrance, colorants, and dyes, reducing the risk of irritant or allergen exposure during handling and skin contact. Liquid dish soaps in this class carry minimal risk of heavy metal leaching or coating degradation because they contain no ceramic, enamel, or metal surfaces; the hazard profile is driven entirely by chemical composition and manufacturing disclosure.
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.
Residual surfactant or rinse agent on dishes
All liquid soaps carry theoretical risk of incomplete rinse if dishware is not rinsed thoroughly; however, surfactants used in dish soap are formulated to be food-safe and are not classified as hazardous at residual levels. This is a use-practice issue, not a formulation defect.
Eye and mucous membrane irritation
Undiluted or direct contact with eyes or mouth can cause temporary irritation, as is typical for any surfactant-based cleaner. This product carries no elevated risk compared to standard dish soaps and does not pose harm in normal dishwashing use.
Skin irritation or dermatitis from repeated exposure
Frequent ungloved contact may cause mild skin irritation or dryness in people with sensitive or already-compromised skin barriers. The Free + Clear formulation excludes common irritant dyes and fragrances, which may reduce this risk relative to scented alternatives.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Fragrance allergens and skin sensitization
This Free + Clear variant excludes added fragrance and dyes, which are typical allergen sources in scented dish soaps. No sensitization events are on record for this formulation.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No formaldehyde-releasing preservatives or formaldehyde itself are known to be present in Method's standard formulations. The brand publicly discloses ingredients, and standard water-based liquid soaps do not require formaldehyde for stability.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Method has built a public brand identity around transparency and "green" formulation practices, including third-party certifications (such as Safer Choice recognition from the EPA) and ingredient disclosure on packaging and websites. The brand does not publicly commit to PFAS elimination or phase-out in its product lines, though PFAS presence in liquid soaps is atypical unless added deliberately for water repellency or foam stability, neither of which is a standard need in this category. No established recalls or health controversies are on record for this specific product or Method's dish soap line.
How it compares in its category
Liquid dish soaps are among the lowest-hazard consumer products because they are designed for rinse-off use and contain no persistent coatings, heavy metal glazes, or flame retardants. Plant-based surfactant formulations are increasingly standard and carry no demonstrated advantage or disadvantage over petroleum-derived alternatives in terms of skin or environmental safety; the distinction is marketing and feedstock choice, not toxicity. Method's Free + Clear variant positions itself at the simpler, fragrance-free end of the market, which lowers the potential for fragrance-related sensitization compared to scented peers.
If you buy it
Liquid dish soaps require no special storage or maintenance beyond keeping the bottle sealed and stored in a cool, dry place to prevent bacterial growth or evaporation. Use typical dish-washing precautions, wear gloves if you have sensitive skin, rinse dishes thoroughly, and avoid ingestion. No heat tolerance, degradation timeline, or replacement triggers apply to liquid soap; replace when empty. Skin contact is brief and low-risk in normal use; if irritation occurs, rinse with water and discontinue.
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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