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Seventh Generation Dish Soap

Better

Washing dishes by hand

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Materials Used

  • Plant-derived surfactants
  • no dyes
  • no artificial fragrances

Common Marketing Claims

  • Plant-based cleaning agents
  • No synthetic fragrances
  • EPA Safer Choice certified

Editor's Note

EPA Safer Choice certified. One of the better conventional dish soap options. Fragrance-free version is the top pick.

Is Seventh Generation Dish Soap safe?

Seventh Generation Dish Soap is rated Better — a solid upgrade over conventional options. It's a meaningful step toward a lower-tox home, though there are still Best-rated alternatives worth comparing if you want to go further.

Key concerns at a glance:

  • Natural fragrance variants still contain undisclosed parfum blends
  • Some preservatives remain in formula

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