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Eating all natural organic foods is a good way to safeguard your health and the planet too. But there is more to having an eco-friendly kitchen. Cleaning your dishes with all natural and safe dish soaps instead of harsh chemical cleaners is a better way to go.
Using all natural dish cleaners that are plant-based and certified safe, according to Discover Magazine, is an easy choice today. There are liquids, bar soaps, tablets, and dishwasher pods. Goodnet has compiled a list of seven highly rated natural dish soaps to try including a DIY recipe.
ECOS Dishmate Free & Clear Dish Soap
This favorite from ECOS uses all safe plant-derived ingredients like coconut oil for an eco-friendly choice. The formular also cuts grease and food residue so it is strong enough to clean pots and pans. This climate positive dish soap is hypoallergenic, certified vegan, certified safe from the US Environmental Protection Agency and doesn’t include any chlorine or petroleum-based products, according to Treehugger. A little bit goes a long way so use sparingly.
Koala Ecos Natural Dish Soap
Although the brand is Australian, Koala Eco’s dish soap is made in the US using natural lemon myrtle and mandarin orange essential oils. The soap is certified vegan, biodegradable, naturally antibacterial, and packaged in 100 percent recycled bottles. Koala Eco’s dish soap is strong enough to clean grease and food residue and leave your dishes sparkling clean.
Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner from Dr Bronner’s
This affordable all-purpose concentrated cleaner is non-toxic and biodegradable, according to NY Magazine. It is made from plant-based surfactants and natural fir needle and spruce essential oils. This highly versatile product from Dr Bronner’s can be used on more than just your dishes, you can also use it to clean your laundry, floors, furniture, and even your car.
Grab Green Foaming Dish Soap Tablets
These dissolvable dish soap tablets from Grab Green can remove grease and really clean your dishes. The soap is scented with tangerine and lemongrass. According to the company, the dish soap is formulated with 99 percent plant and mineral based ingredients and the product is 100 percent waste free. Even the packaging is 100 percent water dissolvable. There are no animal derived ingredients and the dish soap is Leaping Bunny certified (not tested on animals).
Seventh Generation Free & Clear Liquid Dish Soap
This company makes a popular laundry detergent but did you know it also makes a green dishwashing soap too? Seventh Generation’s Free & Clear dishwashing liquid is a USDA Certified Biobased Product made with renewable plant-based products. It is also made without fragrances and dyes so it is gentle to use. The dish soap is EPA Safer Choice certified and Leaping Bunny certified.
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AspenClean Dishwasher Pods
AspenClean’s dishwasher pods are non-toxic and safe for your family and pets. In fact, the product is just one of two automatic dishwasher detergents that earned EWG’s highest honor of Verified, according to Treehugger. That’s because the company uses natural ingredients and contains no synthetic fragrances or dyes.
DIY All-Natural Dish Soap
You can also make your own safe and effective dish soap. This homemade dish soap recipe from the Living Well blog is made with all natural ingredients, Dr Bronner’s castile soap, essential oils, and water. You can use a single oil like lemon essential oil or a combination. It is simple and easy way to get your dishes sparkling clean.
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