Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day · Dish Soap
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Bluebell Dish Soap
Liquid dish soap with lower PFAS concern; no coating or treatment.
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day is a liquid dish soap without surface coatings or water-repellent treatments that would introduce PFAS. The brand makes no PFAS claims, but the product category itself poses minimal risk.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water, surfactants, plant extracts, essential oils
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Bluebell Dish Soap is made of, ingredients and materials
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Bluebell contains water, plant-derived surfactants, and essential oils as its primary active ingredients. Liquid dish soaps lack the ceramic, enamel, or metal coatings that pose leaching risks in cookware, and the plant-extract formulation avoids some synthetic chemical hazards common in conventional detergents. The essential oil and fragrance component is the primary chemical exposure point during use, though rinse-off and dilution in dishwater minimize residual skin contact.
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 (essential oils and fragrance compounds)
Bluebell scent is derived from essential oils and fragrance compounds; individual sensitivity varies widely. No specific allergen breakdown is published by the brand, limiting consumer ability to avoid known triggers.
Skin irritation or sensitization (caustic surfactants)
All dish soaps are designed to strip grease and can cause skin irritation with prolonged contact or in individuals with dermatitis. Plant-derived surfactants are not inherently less irritating; protective gloves are recommended for frequent or extended use.
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 (synthetic contaminant in surfactants)
Plant-derived surfactants reduce but do not eliminate the theoretical risk of 1,4-dioxane as a manufacturing byproduct in some ethoxylated surfactants. No testing or contamination report is on record for this product.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No formaldehyde-releasing preservatives are disclosed in the known ingredient list. Brand transparency on preservative chemistry is limited; no independent testing confirms absence.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
The bluebell color and scent are plant-derived; no known heavy-metal contamination has been reported. No third-party metal testing data is available.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day markets itself on plant-derived ingredients and does not claim to be PFAS-free; the brand has not published PFAS testing or a formal stance on per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds. The product carries no third-party certification (e.g., EPA Safer Choice, Cradle to Cradle). Public recall history for this specific product line is not on record; the brand is owned by SC Johnson, a large household-products manufacturer with mixed transparency on fragrance and chemical disclosure.
How it compares in its category
Liquid dish soaps are inherently lower-risk than cookware or food-contact items because they are used diluted, rinsed away immediately, and do not contact food directly in the finished state. Mrs. Meyer's sits in the mainstream plant-extract segment, marketed as gentler than conventional petroleum-derived detergents but without independent verification. Compared to unscented or hypoallergenic alternatives, the essential oil blend increases fragrance allergen exposure potential for sensitive individuals.
If you buy it
Use as directed, dilute with water and rinse thoroughly from dishes and hands. The bluebell fragrance is cosmetic and does not alter safety; store in a cool, dry place away from children and pets to prevent accidental ingestion. Discontinue use and rinse skin immediately if irritation or allergic reaction occurs, particularly around the eyes or in individuals with sensitive skin. No special maintenance is required; replace when empty.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 85% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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