Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day · Dish Soap
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Basil Dish Soap
Buy. No PFAS concern; third-party verified.
Liquid dish soap with plant-based formula and EPA Safer Choice certification. No PFAS detected; independently verified lower-concern product.
Brand says: “Mrs. Meyer's products are free of PFAS; Safer Choice certified (EPA)”
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
plant-derived surfactants, water, plant extracts
Brand disclosure
Brand claims PFAS-free
Lab data
No PFAS found in testing
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What Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Basil Dish Soap is made of, ingredients and materials
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Basil Dish Soap uses plant-derived surfactants (typically coconut oil or corn-based) rather than petroleum-derived ones, alongside water and botanical extracts including basil. Plant surfactants are biodegradable and generally less likely to bioaccumulate than legacy synthetic alternatives. The formulation is designed to reduce synthetic chemical load in household wastewater.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
Fragrance allergens (basil and other botanicals)
Natural fragrance from basil and plant extracts may trigger contact dermatitis or respiratory sensitivity in individuals with botanical or fragrance sensitivities. Risk is low for most users but real for those with known plant allergies.
Residual surfactant irritation (eyes, skin)
Dish soaps, including plant-derived formulas, can irritate eyes and skin if not rinsed thoroughly. This is a use hazard, not a material hazard, and is standard to all dish soaps.
Aquatic toxicity (environmental impact post-use)
Even plant-derived surfactants can affect aquatic life if concentrated in waterways. Mrs. Meyer's formulations are generally considered lower-impact than synthetic alternatives, but biodegradability claims do not guarantee zero environmental concern.
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.
1,4-dioxane (manufacturing byproduct in ethoxylated surfactants)
Plant-derived surfactants used in this product are not typically ethoxylated, so 1,4-dioxane contamination is not an established concern. No trace data or disclosure suggests its presence.
Heavy metals
No recalls or test results on record indicate lead, cadmium, or other heavy metals in Mrs. Meyer's plant extracts. Bioaccumulation in botanicals is possible but not documented for this brand.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Mrs. Meyer's is owned by SC Johnson and has made public commitments to PFAS-free formulations, verified by third-party testing on this product. The brand publishes ingredient lists transparently and has no established history of undisclosed harmful chemicals in this product line. No major recalls or safety violations specific to this soap are on record.
How it compares in its category
Dish soaps vary widely; most major brands use synthetic or mixed surfactants and do not disclose PFAS status. Mrs. Meyer's plant-derived formula and transparency place it among the more cautious options. Standard dish soaps pose minimal hazard if used as directed; the distinction here is ingredient sourcing and verifiable PFAS absence rather than elimination of rare hazards.
If you buy it
Use as directed on packaging; this product is intended for manual dishwashing and should not be ingested. Store in a cool, dry place away from children and pets. No special handling, heating limits, or maintenance apply; standard household soap storage practices are sufficient. If skin irritation occurs, rinse thoroughly and discontinue use.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 92% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- Independent test found none
- Brand statement
- Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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