Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day · Dish Soap
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Clementine Dish Soap
Low PFAS concern. Liquid soap with transparent formula and third-party certification.
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day dish soaps contain no intentional PFAS and carry MADE SAFE certification. As a simple liquid cleaner without water-repellent or grease-resistant coatings, PFAS risk is minimal.
Brand says: “Mrs. Meyer's is committed to making products without PFAS; MADE SAFE certified”
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water, plant-derived surfactants, essential oils
Brand disclosure
Brand claims PFAS-free
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Dish Soap is made of, ingredients and materials
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Clementine Dish Soap is formulated primarily with water and plant-derived surfactants (typically coconut oil or similar botanical sources), plus essential oils for fragrance and cleaning performance. Plant-derived surfactants break down more readily in the environment and carry lower bioaccumulation risk than older petroleum-based detergents. The essential oils provide fragrance without reliance on synthetic fragrance compounds, which reduces exposure to undisclosed fragrance allergens that can trigger skin sensitization in sensitive individuals.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
Fragrance allergens from essential oils
Essential oils (clementine fragrance) can trigger contact dermatitis or skin sensitization in individuals with fragrance sensitivity, particularly with repeated hand exposure. This is not unique to this brand but inherent to essential oil fragrancing; risk is low for the general population.
Eye irritation if not rinsed thoroughly
Like all surfactant soaps, direct eye contact or inadequate rinsing can cause temporary irritation. This is standard product handling risk, not a manufacturing hazard, and is mitigated by proper use.
Bacterial growth in liquid container
Any liquid soap left standing in a dispenser or open container can accumulate bacteria if not replaced regularly. This is a storage and maintenance issue, not a manufacturing defect; replace bottle when empty or if discoloration appears.
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.
Heavy metals
No recalls or reports of heavy metal contamination (lead, cadmium, arsenic) in Mrs. Meyer's dish soaps. Plant-derived botanical surfactants undergo standard industrial processing and do not carry documented metal bioaccumulation issues.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Transparent formula disclosure and third-party certification indicate absence of these ethoxylation byproducts or formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. The product does not use formaldehyde-based preservation systems.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day has made explicit PFAS-free claims and carries third-party certification supporting that stance, with no recorded recalls or safety violations for this product line. The brand publishes ingredient transparency on labels and websites, which is standard practice for the natural cleaning product segment. No established controversies regarding heavy metals, formaldehyde releasers, or toxic residues have been documented for this dish soap product.
How it compares in its category
Dish soaps as a category carry minimal regulatory burden and few recorded hazards compared to other home care products, since they are rinsed immediately and contact skin only briefly. Plant-derived surfactant soaps like this one sit at the lower end of concern relative to older petroleum-based formulations or those with added antimicrobial agents. Mrs. Meyer's competes in the premium natural cleaning segment where ingredient transparency and botanical sourcing are standard competitive features.
If you buy it
Use as directed on the label; dish soap requires no special handling or storage beyond keeping out of reach of children. Essential oils may irritate eyes or sensitive skin, so rinse thoroughly after hand washing and avoid contact with eyes. Store in a cool, dry place away from heat to preserve essential oil potency; the product has no known shelf-life issues under normal household conditions. No hazardous waste disposal is required; residue rinses safely into standard wastewater systems.
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 a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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