Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day · Dish Soap
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Snow Drop Dish Soap
Low PFAS concern. PFAS-free claim backed by third-party certification.
Mrs. Meyer's Snow Drop is a plant-derived liquid dish soap with no known PFAS-prone materials. Brand claims PFAS-free status and holds MADE SAFE and Leaping Bunny certifications.
Brand says: “Mrs. Meyer's products are PFAS-free and Leaping Bunny 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 Snow Drop Dish Soap is made of, ingredients and materials
Mrs. Meyer's Snow Drop is formulated with plant-derived surfactants rather than petroleum-based ones, water, and essential oils for fragrance. Plant surfactants break down more readily in wastewater and soil, reducing persistence compared to synthetic alternatives. The essential oil base means fragrance comes from natural sources (likely peppermint and wintergreen given the 'snow drop' profile) rather than undisclosed synthetic fragrance blends, which reduces exposure to fragrance allergens and undisclosed chemicals.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
Fragrance allergens (essential oils)
Essential oils in the formulation (peppermint, wintergreen type compounds) are natural but can trigger contact dermatitis or sensitization in individuals with fragrance sensitivity; not an issue for most users but relevant for those with known essential oil allergies.
Skin irritation from surfactants (all concentrations)
Any dish soap surfactant, plant-derived or not, can irritate skin or eyes if used in high concentration or contacted directly; risk is standard for the category and mitigated by rinsing and dilution during normal use.
Ingestion hazard (household poisoning risk)
Dish soaps are not intended for ingestion; accidental swallowing by children or adults can cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. This is a general household product safety issue, not specific to Mrs. Meyer's formulation, and is why the product carries standard warning labels.
Aquatic toxicity (surfactant persistence)
Even plant-derived surfactants can harm aquatic life if discharged in high concentration; normal household use (diluted, rinsed) poses negligible environmental risk, but bulk disposal should follow local wastewater guidelines.
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.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day is owned by SC Johnson and carries the EPA Safer Choice label, indicating third-party vetting for reduced acute and chronic toxicity. The brand has no recorded recalls or safety controversies related to this dish soap product. Ingredient transparency is standard for the product line, with surfactants and essential oils listed on packaging and website. The PFAS-free claim is certified and represents a deliberate formulation choice away from fluorinated additives common in some competing brands.
How it compares in its category
Dish soaps as a category carry minimal hazard if used as directed (diluted in water, rinsed from surfaces). Mrs. Meyer's plant-based formulation sits in the middle to premium tier of the market, offering lower synthetic chemical load than mass-market brands while remaining less specialized than castile-only products. The essential oil fragrance is more transparent than synthetic fragrance blends, reducing mystery chemical exposure. Price reflects the branding and plant-derived inputs, not a dramatic safety premium over unscented or fragrance-free alternatives.
If you buy it
Use as intended, dilute in water for dishwashing, rinse thoroughly from dishes and hands. The product is not formulated for skin contact in concentrated form; wear gloves if washing by hand for extended periods, as any surfactant can strip skin oils. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve the essential oil fragrance and prevent the bottle from degrading. No special maintenance or replacement triggers apply; use until empty and recycle the container according to local guidelines.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 88% 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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