Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day · Dish Soap
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Geranium Dish Soap
Low PFAS concern. Liquid dish soap with plant-based ingredients, no coatings.
Mrs. Meyer's dish soap is a simple liquid cleanser with water and plant-derived ingredients. No PFAS-prone coatings, treatments, or components identified in standard formulations.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Water, botanical extracts, plant-based surfactants
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Geranium Dish Soap is made of, ingredients and materials
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Geranium Dish Soap is a liquid formulation based on water, botanical extracts, and plant-derived surfactants rather than synthetic petrochemical detergents. Liquid dish soaps in this category carry minimal concern for coating degradation, leaching, or volatile off-gassing because they are used diluted, rinsed away, and never in contact with cookware surfaces or food. The botanical extract profile (including geranium scent notes) is typical for this brand's product line and does not typically introduce undisclosed chemical concerns in established safety databases.
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 (botanical extracts and geranium scent)
Botanical extract-based fragrances can trigger contact dermatitis or respiratory sensitivity in individuals with fragrance-sensitive skin or asthma, though reaction rates are low in general populations. No specific allergen warnings or documented incidents linked to this product's geranium formulation are on public record.
Skin irritation from surfactant concentration
Any dish soap surfactant, even plant-based, can cause mild skin irritation or dryness with prolonged or undiluted contact. This is a use hazard, not a formulation defect, and is mitigated by rinsing hands after 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 contamination (surfactant synthesis byproduct)
1,4-dioxane is a potential byproduct of ethoxylated surfactant manufacturing. No laboratory testing or regulatory action specific to Mrs. Meyer's products has been documented, and plant-based surfactant formulations are generally expected to minimize this risk compared to older synthetic detergent processes.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Liquid dish soaps use preservatives to prevent microbial growth in the bottle; formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (such as DMDM hydantoin) are not typical in plant-based brands like Mrs. Meyer's, and no such preservatives are disclosed in available product labeling for this item.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
Botanical extracts can theoretically accumulate trace metals from soil, but the dilute concentration in rinse-off products and absence of regulatory action or recalls against this brand suggests this is not a documented concern for consumer use.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day publishes ingredient lists and has marketed itself on plant-based formulations for over two decades without major documented recalls or chemical safety controversies in public health databases. The brand does not explicitly disclose PFAS testing or stance in available marketing materials, which is standard for many household soap manufacturers. The company is owned by SC Johnson, a large multinational with standard compliance to US EPA and FDA guidelines for cleaning products, though no special certifications (e.g., EWG Verified, Green Seal) are listed for this specific product.
How it compares in its category
Liquid dish soaps are among the lowest-hazard household cleaning products because they are meant for dilution and complete rinsing. Plant-based surfactant formulations are more common across the market now and do not inherently confer safety advantages over conventional soap, but they align with consumer preference for non-synthetic options. Mrs. Meyer's pricing and ingredient transparency place it in the mid-market segment; it sits between bulk conventional soaps and premium eco-certified alternatives like Seventh Generation or Dr. Bronner's.
If you buy it
Use as directed, dilute concentrate into warm water or apply directly to a wet sponge, and rinse thoroughly from dishes and hands. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve botanical extracts and prevent separation. Liquid soaps have indefinite shelf life if sealed, but once opened, use within 12-24 months for best performance. No special precautions are needed beyond standard hand-washing after use; the product poses no acute toxicity risk at typical household use levels.
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
- 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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