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We have created a wide range of eco soap dishes to help you save every bit of your natural soap and shampoo bars !

All our soap dishes are made with plastic-free, eco-friendly and compostable materials: discover our wooden soap dishes with drain, compostable bamboo soap dishes, coconut soap dishes and even travel soap boxes to bring your shampoo bar everywhere you go.

They are all sustainably made and with minimum packaging to give you a truly plastic free bathroom.

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Wooden soap dishes to make your natural soap last longer, why do i need an eco soap dish.

Plastic free bathroom is a goal that we at EarthBits want to help as many people as possible to achieve! And one of the best bathroom eco friendly products is an eco soap dish. Eco friendly soap dishes are such an easy way of saving your soap from melting away in a puddle of water, or making your shampoo bar last a lot longer by letting it drain the water between uses. 

Here are some of our favourite eco soap dishes:

1. Wooden Soap dish

Made with elegant, dark wood and painted with water based non toxic paint, this light eco friendly soap dish will add an elegant touch to your bathroom or kitchen sink. It can also be used with one of our plastic free solid lotions !

2. Bamboo Soap Dish

Bamboo is such an amazing material. Did you know it is the fastest growing plant on the planet? Not only that but it is incredibly resistant so it doesn't need fertilisers to grow. A truly sustainable material, perfect for eco friendly soap dishes! All our bamboo soap dishes are draining and designed to protect your organic soap bars and handmade solid shampoos from going to waste, and they come in various sizes to fit any sink size.

3. Wooden Shampoo Box

This stylish bamboo soap box is great to use with one of our 2-in-1 shampoo bars, and it has holes at the bottom to allow water to sip through. Make sure to keep it dry between uses and dry with a cotton cloth a couple times a week to remove any soap scum and keep it clean and dry for longevity

4. Coconut Soap Dish

This eco soap dish is the essence of repurposing materials and zero waste! Made with discarded coconut shells, this beautiful plastic free soap dish will make you feel like you are on holiday every time you enter your bathroom!

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No need to worry if your destination will have a proper dish to keep your bars dry between uses!  This handy biodegradable travel container also doubles as a draining soap dish that helps keep bars dry with its slotted and breathable design. Suitable for use with our facial cleansing bar, shampoo/conditioner bar or any one of our handcrafted soaps. 

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This bamboo soap dish looks beautiful in the bathroom next to other bamboo things. The soap pops out easily and doesn’t stick. I use their mesh bags for travel so will keep this on the counter where it looks like a beautiful box.

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Travel stress-free with our eco-friendly soap box, designed to securely carry your natural soap bars helping them keep clean and dry. Made from biodegradable liquid spruce, Our eco-friendly soap box has been designed to make journeys as stress-free as possible. It’s easy to use, and ideal for carrying around new or used natural soap bars without having to worry about the residue spoiling your luggage. This plastic-free travel soap box is also ideal for the bathroom to use as a standard soap dish (or a travel soap dish if you’re on the go), and it is made from liquid spruce which is a biodegradable material.

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Choosing an eco-friendly dish soap is an easy step you can take towards protecting our waterways. We’ve put together this list of some top-rated, widely available environmentally-responsible soaps to help you make this simple, positive transition. In general, we’ve chosen dish soaps that are chlorine and phosphate-free to protect the environment, and naturally scented or fragrance-free for those with sensitive noses and/or skin. Most brands are also available in scented form.

We’ve also considered the rating (where available) by the nonprofit Environmental Working Group (EWG) who ranks products based on the toxicity of their chemical ingredients. As you’ll discover if you spend time on the research, it is difficult to find a quality detergent whose ingredients are all “A’s” so keep that in mind as you choose your favorites.

Here are the best eco-friendly dish soaps, according to our research and tests.

Best Overall

Puracy natural dish soap.

To earn Treehugger's Best Overall spot, a dish soap must be free of harmful chemicals and affordable. Puracy Natural Green Tea & Lime Dish Soap Refill fits the bill, and our tester reported that it cleans effectively, even on greasy pots and pans. The entire Puracy line of home cleaning products was originally developed by two couples from Austin, Texas who wanted safe alternatives for their newborn daughters. With help from physicians, each product was developed for those with sensitive skin and allergies. This fresh smelling dish soap is plant-based, cruelty-free, and has never been tested on animals.

You can buy the refill size and reuse the same dispenser over and over. Buying the concentrated 64-ounce refill size, which covers more than 600 average sinks of dishes in hard water, saves you 20% of the cost over the smaller-volume size. Because this product comes in a #7 recyclable pouch made of nylon and polypropylene plastic, you’ll also save 90% of the plastic, water, and energy used for several smaller plastic containers.   

The vegan coconut-based formula contains no sulfates, triclosan, parabens, phosphates, SLS, SLES, MEA, DEA, TEA, petrochemicals, dyes, or caustics. It is available in a nearly identical formula scented instead with organic lemongrass or citrus and sea salt. Although the formula contains sodium lauroamphoacetate that is concerning in high concentrations, EWG gives it an “A” grade overall when compared to other detergents.

We also like that Puracy pays it forward with each purchase by making donations to local children and families in need. Puracy is also made in the United States and has a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

"It has a strong-ish, peppery fragrance that I believe is green tea. I didn't smell the lime. The scent is quite strong, but I like it! I could see it being unpleasant to some, although the scent didn't linger."

Best Budget

Ecos free & clear dish soap.

Earth Friendly ECOS Hypoallergenic Dishmate Free & Clear Dish Soap is trying to make it easy for you to leave behind traditional dish soaps. It is plant-based, 100% biodegradable and free of chlorine and petroleum-based ingredients all for just a few pennies more per ounce.

This brand is made of just eight ingredients. That's unusually low for dish soap. ECO’s surfactant, sodium coco sulfate, a main soapy ingredient of detergents whose job is to break up stains and suspend the dirt in the water to be rinsed away, is made from anionic coconut kernel oil. It’s considered a safer alternative to sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate. However, our testers did not that this soap has a thinner consistency than other dish soaps, and doesn't suds up as much.

These ingredient choices and Earth Friendly’s Zero Waste manufacturing principals have earned ECOS the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Safer Choice Certification and an “A” grade from EWG . Made in the United States, the company is based in California and is majority women-owned.

No Tox Life Vegan Dish Block

Although liquid dish soaps are the most popular, when it comes to the environment and energy savings, using a dish soap bar (or washing block) is an even better choice than liquids. That’s because most liquid soaps are packaged in plastic and contain a high percentage of water, and the increased weight and volume uses more fossil fuels to transport. One 5.9-ounce bar is about equivalent to about three standard 25-ounce plastic bottles.

Although there are a number of quality dishwashing bars out there, No Tox Life Vegan Dish Washing Block earned a spot on our list because of its gentle ingredients that earn it an “A” from EWG . It's made with seven ingredients and water. It does contain soapbark (Quillaja saponaria), which can be irritating to the eyes and may trigger asthma symptoms for some. This biodegradable, septic-safe soap is vegan and free from fragrance, dyes, sulfate, parabens, and palm oil.

Its plastic-free packaging is made from recyclable paper. It also works well to safely clean walls and counters and removes laundry and carpet stains too. This soap works best in average water, making fluffy suds that cut grease well. Some users with soft water noted a residue (spots) on air-dried dishes, but towel drying solves that problem.

This brand is made in the United States by a mother-daughter team in small batches. If this bar works for you, you can save more by buying in larger quantities and sizes.

Using a dish soap bar is easy. Just rub a sponge or soft brush gently across the bar and use directly on dishes or dissolve in the sink water. It might take some practice to get exactly the right amount for a typical load, but that’s the case for liquid soaps as well.

Better Life Dish Soap Refill

Many brands can be purchased in larger quantities or in concentrated “pro” varieties to save you more money. The affordable, hypoallergenic Better Life Dish It Out Sulfate-free Unscented Dish Soap Refill is corn- and coconut-based and free of dyes, fragrances, alcohol, parabens, and sulfates. Its few mild ingredients—including soothing aloe and vitamin E—earn it an “A” from EWG .

They’ve found a way to cut grease well without irritating sulfates. Better Life is also a Leaping Bunny certified company, meaning it meets high standards for non-animal tested products.

Because of its natural ingredients that are free from harsh preservatives, only buy this dish soap in bulk if you do a lot of dishes. Some say Dish it Out can go bad after opening if it sits around for too long. If you prefer a little scent during your chores, try their lemon mint or pomegranate varieties.

Best with Essential Oils

Koala eco natural dish soap.

Although the brand is proudly Australian, Koala Eco's products are made in the United States using essential oils and no synthetic fragrances. The soap is certified vegan, and also has two different third-party certifications showing the formula is free of toxic chemicals. Our testers loved the citrus scent, but also found that the smell didn't linger on dishes after a good rinsing. It's a concentrated formula, but not that that the manufacturer does recommend using it with hot water.

Koala Eco is a member of 1% for the Planet, and the soaps are packaged in 100% recycled bottles. You can get a discount for signing up for a subscription.

Best for Camping

Dr. bronner's pure castile soap.

Because any soap you use while camping may be discharged directly to the water or soil without treatment, it’s important to choose a dish soap with only the mildest of ingredients. Campers have also been choosing Dr. Bronner’s Pure Castile Soap since the company was founded in 1948.

Its skin-softening plant-based ingredients haven’t changed much over the years and include vitamin E and palm kernel, olive, coconut, hemp seed, and jojoba seed oils. These simple ingredients have earned this dish soap an “A” from EWG as well as certifications from Oregon Tilth Certified Organic , Leaping Bunny , Vegan Action , and the Non-GMO Project . At least 70% of the ingredients have been certified Fair for Life by IMO .

Still family-owned and run, Dr. Bronner’s brand makes socially- and environmentally-responsible products based on their Cosmic Principles . Those principles include treating employees like family, using fair practices with suppliers, and treating the Earth like home.

If you shop online, you might notice that the unscented variety is sold with “baby” in the name. That’s because it’s mild enough for even the most sensitive skin. You can also try the scented options that include natural citrus, eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, rose, tea tree, and almond.

If you’re new to Castile soap, you’ll find that it has many uses beyond dishwashing and a wealth of benefits including affordability and eco-friendliness. It's a versatile addition to any camping trip or home.

Best Packaging

Cleancult liquid dish soap refill.

Cleancult Natural Liquid Dish Soap’s paper-based packaging reduces plastic waste by 90%. You’ll get 32 ounces of dish soap, in a simple quart-sized milk carton. Each is equipped with a plastic pouring spout and cap of biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) derived from corn, soy, and sugarcane. PLA is recyclable in industrial compost facilities. Inside the carton is thin aluminum and polyethylene liner that make up 20% of the packaging.

It is accepted by most recycling centers that take #2 plastic. If that's not recyclable in your area, Cleancult offers a recycling program that allows you to send your cartons back to them so they’ll recycle it for you.

It’s not just the packaging that we like. Cleancult’s dish soap organic ingredients are simple, plant-based, and scented with essential oils, earning them Leaping Bunny certification. Because it doesn’t have typical surfactants, this dishwashing liquid doesn’t create a lot of suds, but that doesn’t affect its ability to clean. The coconut, olive oils, and aloe in this soap will keep your hands from drying out.

Available in grapefruit basil, blue sage, and lemongrass, most people find the scents are pleasant without being overpowering.

Best Dissolvable

Etee dish soap concentrate.

Liquid dish soaps are about 90% water. Shipping that water across the country and around the world has a real environmental cost. Etee Dish Soap Concentrate eliminates the water and lets you add it at home instead. Even better, there are no plastic bottles involved. Their organic packaging can be reused and fully composted at home. Made in Toronto, Canada, each 40 milliliter pod makes about 13 ounces of dish soap that can be stored in a canning jar or other refillable pump container. Available in unscented and citrus, the concentrate is made of just four plant-based ingredients. The citrus scent is made with essential oil ingredients.

"You cut the end off, squeeze the concentrated paste into a glass jar, and add water. It mixes quickly and thoroughly, and then you use it like any ordinary dish soap. It’s a fabulous way to cut down on the superfluous plastic waste that goes along most liquid dish detergents."

Best for the Dishwasher

Aspen clean natural dishwasher pods.

Aspen Clean

In general, dishwasher detergents contain more ingredients and more environmentally troublesome ingredients than dish soap. So you may have to work harder to find one that doesn’t contain harmful ethoxylates and sulfates.

But Aspen Clean Unscented Dishwasher Packs is just one of two automatic dish detergents that have earned EWG’s highest honor of “Verified” for strict standards for health and transparency. That’s even better than an “A” grade.

Some of its ingredients are derived from coconut and palm kernel oil and chicory root. They also employ two enzymes, subtilisin, and amylase, to break up organic proteins on your dishes. Aspen Clean is 100 percent free of synthetic fragrances and dyes.

When choosing a dish soap that is effective, affordable, and easy on your skin and our water resources, our testers found it’s hard to beat Puracy Natural Dish Soap . For a top quality, all purpose liquid soap that’s safe for camping, baby, laundry and so much more, we also love Dr. Bronner’s Pure Castile Soap .

When we’re just trying to get the dishes done, we’re probably not thinking much about the environmental cost when the sink is drained. But what happens to the spent dishwater? 

It usually drains to your septic or a municipal treatment system. That’s where the dish soap and detergents you use become important. In a septic system, bacteria in your system break down what you send down the drain and water slowly drains out of your system into the surrounding soil. If you’re using antibacterial soap, that’s great for cleaning, but it's killing the “good” bacteria you’re counting on. Many of these same chemicals may be harmful to aquatic organisms in our streams, lakes and oceans.

The same is true for water sent to a municipal system. There it is treated with a number of chemicals (and plenty of bacteria) to remove the soap, solids, and floating organic materials. Once that water has been “treated” well enough to meet public standards, it is discharged to nearby streams, rivers or oceans. Because we often do dishes every day, we can make the biggest impact by choosing carefully the dish soap we use. You can check the ingredients of your go to dish soap to see how it stacks up. 

Some people also choose to avoid conventional dish soaps, because they want to minimize their skin contact with certain chemicals, particularly when washing dishes by hand.

For example, the phosphates in soaps have been linked to heart disease and osteoporosis while also disruptive to natural phosphate cycles in the environment as well as being toxic to marine animals. Phosphates are just one of many chemicals found in traditional detergents that people choose to avoid. Luckily, there are a range of quality eco-friendly alternatives on the market, including those above.

Sanitizing your dishes means that you’re sufficiently killing bacteria and viruses. Although eco-friendly dish soaps don’t contain the toxic chemicals (like formaldehyde) that would allow them to claim to be “antibacterial,” when used properly and as directed, you can ensure that harmful bacteria and viruses are removed from your dishes. Most automatic dishwashers are designed to ensure your dishes are safely sanitized and many include a “sanitize” cycle. They often will use less water than hand washing, so if you have a dishwasher, use it.

When washing dishes by hand, proper dishwashing is a little like properly washing your hands. It’s the important combination of enough soap, sufficiently hot water, and enough contact time to achieve results. If you skimp on any one of these three elements, you may not effectively sanitize your dishes.

Often, your dish sponge contains more germs than your dirty dishes. So, start by soaking your sponge in a dilute vinegar solution between uses. Consider ditching the sponge and use a dish cloth that can be laundered after each use or try Squishful’s kitchen sponges .

Use the hottest water you can stand to both wash and rinse. You can either soak dishes in hot soapy water for at least five minutes or apply dish soap directly to your sponge and scrub directly on dishes (with your water off). Let them sit in the empty sink covered in soap for a couple of minutes before rinsing well with very hot water.  

It saves a lot of potable water: Hand washing one load of dishes can use 20 gallons of drinking water. You can improve that by using a water- and energy-efficient automatic dishwasher , which can use as little as 4.5 gallons.

Weigh the pros and cons and choose which is right for your household and lifestyle. But there are a lot of small things you can do to spend less time washing dishes .

Yes! Before dish soaps were widely available at grocery stores, our grandmothers made their own from simple ingredients. Many have found success with those same recipes—or improved them by replacing harsher substances with essential oils. Try your hand at making your own lavender Castile dish soap .

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To make this list, we first researched dish soaps and carefully reviewed ingredient lists to make sure they contain safe and eco-friendly ingredients. Our team also tested a selection of top products at home, to see how well these soaps wash dishes in real-world conditions.

Since the age of five, Lorraine Wilde has washed more dishes than she’d like to admit over the last 40 years. She has only the highest standards for what goes on her family’s skin and into our delicate water bodies. Lorraine also holds a Master’s degree in environmental science and is a firm believer that consumers can make informed, healthy, and environmentally-conscious choices to protect our planet.

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Make slimy soap a thing of the past with this selection of eco-friendly soap dishes. By using a soap dish, you’ll ensure that the soapy residue will dry at the bottom of the dish and not soften the eco soap bar itself. A natural soap dish is the perfect alternative to using liquid hand soap or shower gel as they provide the home for all your soaps, shampoo and conditioner bars. These handmade and plastic-free soap dishes are a beautiful addition to any bathroom, ensuite or kitchen sink.

Why should you use an eco-friendly soap dish?

Using an eco-friendly soap dish will prevent your natural soap bars from going soggy by lifting the soap bar out of water. By using a soap dish, your bathroom will both look beautiful and extend the life of your soap bar.

How to make a soap bar last longer?

The best way to make a soap bar last longer is to use a soap dish specifically designed to keep a soap bar dry. This can be a natural soap dish made from wood or coconut fibres with drainage holes or a handmade ceramic soap dish that raises the soap bar higher than the water.

Are wood soap dishes good?

Wooden soap dishes are just as effective as ceramic soap dishes, though certain types of wood like Olive and Bamboo are the best to use in a soap dish as they have a high moisture tolerance and are water resistant.

Should a soap dish have drainage holes?

Soap dishes with drainage holes let the water out of the bottom of the dish and keep the soap bar dry, though other ceramic soap dishes which use a different method and raise the soap bar higher than the water are also suitable. These types of handmade soap dishes often come in cute designs like an avocado soap dish.

Each soap dish in this eco-friendly selection fulfills our values at Life Before Plastic by supporting independent UK brands like Beci Callow and Primal Suds. These soap dishes are all sustainably made and there is no plastic in sight! Time to switch to an eco-friendly way of storing your natural soap bars.

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Living more sustainably doesn't always require overhauling your everyday routine. Even a few tweaks here and there can do the trick. Take washing the dishes, for example. Instead of using a standard soap to clean your pots and pans, turn to eco-friendly iterations to refresh your wares. They are just as effective and better for the planet.

Conventional dish soaps use synthetic surfactants to reduce the surface tension of food and cut grease, notes Mollie Hughes, a sustainable products expert and the CEO of Softly , an online sustainable shopping assistant. These ingredients, which include sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), should be avoided since they can harm aquatic life and water sources, Hughes says. When possible, steer clear of parabens, perfumes, phthalates, and synthetic dyes (which are not biodegradable!), too; these chemicals can cause skin irritation and have been linked with hormonal imbalances and increased cancer risks, shares Hughes.

Eco-Friendly Dish Soap Ingredients That Work

Eco-friendly dish soaps are a green, better-for-you alternative. Their formulas wash away food with plant-based acids, which cut grease without damaging the environment. "Essential oils, like lemon, eucalyptus, or lavender, are known to increase the cleaning power of soaps—and they also have natural antibacterial properties," says Hughes. Look for options with sodium-based ingredients, such as sodium chloride (yes, table salt!) and sodium carbonate. "These are great because they soften water and reduce residual buildup that can linger on dishes," she adds.

According to Hughes, the exception to this rule is sodium hypochlorite—also known as bleach.

Look for Eco-Friendly Certifications

It's important to be able to identify products that are truly eco-friendly—so start by reading the labels closely. Look for the following product certifications that verify environmentally safe practices and ingredients, suggests Hughes.

• EWG Verified : The product meets strict guidelines on health, eco-toxicity, or contamination.
• EcoLogo Certified : The product is biodegradable and has a reduced impact on the environment.
• Made Safe : The product is made without known toxic chemicals and is free of substances that harm human health or the environment.
• EPA Safer Choice : The product includes ingredients evaluated by EPA scientists to ensure it meets Safer Choice's stringent criteria .

Opt for Sustainable Packaging

Consider packaging when you're evaluating a dish soap's sustainability, too. Hughes points to paper or cardboard boxes, since they are typically recyclable or biodegradable. "Recycled plastic is also an option, however, statistics show that most plastics (even if recyclable), don't get recycled and end up in a landfill," she adds. "Currently, plastic recycling is very area dependent and difficult for the consumer to navigate." If you do opt for a plastic bottle, consider finding and using a refill dish soap station whenever possible to extend its life cycle.

Ready to incorporate a sustainable dish soap into your cleaning regimen? We've gathered the top options on the market, so you can shop, scrub, and see the difference right now.

Attitude Mineral Based Dishwashing Soap Refill

This plant-based dish soap comes in a bulk refill format, which means less packaging and waste, says Hughes. It is also EWG Verified and EcoLogo Certified, so the cleaner is free of harmful ingredients, like SLS, triclosan, and parabens; it's also biodegradable.

Blueland Dish Soap Starter Set

Plant-based ingredients fill this powder dish soap, which can simply be added to a sponge or directly onto dishes for cleaning. When activated with water, this cleaner forms a thick foam that removes stuck-on food and other stains. The packaging cuts down on waste, and is Cradle to Cradle Certified (which indicates that it is responsibly made). The formula has also been approved by EPA Safer Choice and Leaping Bunny (so it's cruelty-free to boot).

Cleancult Liquid Dish Soap

Everything about this Carbonfree-certified dish liquid soap is sustainable: It has a 100 percent biodegradable formula and 100 percent recyclable carton. Most importantly, the soap, which comes in lemongrass and grapefruit basil scents, is effective. It can release even the toughest messes thanks to its aloe and coconut oil content.

Meliora Dish Soap Bar

Consider eco-friendly soap options outside of standard liquid formulas. "Many people don't know it, but bar soap is always a great option for washing dishes because it cuts down on bulky plastic bottles, which are not environmentally friendly and are oftentimes difficult to recycle," says Hughes. "We recommend you leave a scrub brush on top of your bar of soap so it's ready to go when you need it!"

This product also has a Made Safe certification, which verifies that it is made without toxic chemicals.

Grove Co. Bubble Up Dish Soap Dispenser and Brush Set

This sustainable soap and brush set was made with renewable bamboo, ceramic, and recycled plastic. The ergonomic brush's design makes it easy to hold and its gentle bristles refresh your cookware without leaving scratches. The recycled plastic spring activates the suds, so you can get to cleaning without having to pour or open up a dish soap bottle or package.

ECOS Hypoallergenic Dish Soap

With a 100 percent vegan and Kosher formula, this dish soap is a U.S. EPA Safer Choice-certified product, thanks to its all-natural ingredients. The coconut-based cleaning agents cut grease, and are safe for sensitive skin: The soap is dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic, and pH-balanced.

Public Goods Mandarin Basil Dish Soap

Purified water, coconut-based active ingredients, citric acid, sea salt, mandarin orange, and basil essential oils are the key organic ingredients featured in this heavy-duty dish soap. Together, these agents fight bacteria, cut through grease, and are greywater friendly and biodegradable.

Dawn Free & Clear Dishwashing Liquid Dish Soap

There are no dyes or harsh perfumes in Dawn's powerful free and clear formula. Powered by biodegradable ingredients, the soap is backed with a lemon essence fragrance and essential oils that cut food residue and allow for 50 percent less scrubbing.

Tieralia Handcrafted Dish Bar Soap With Bamboo Tray

The Tieralia bar soap is completely zero waste due to its eco-friendly packaging and palm oil-, dye-, and cruelty-free formula, and its star ingredient, coconut oil compounds, can clear grease and grime. The vegan soap is also loaded with vitamin E—and safe to use on skin.

Mrs. Meyer's Dish Soap

Free of parabens, phthalates, and artificial colors, this plant-based formula includes essential ingredients, like soap bark extract (an all-natural degreaser), that ensure you are able to wash away grease and other food particles with ease. Mrs. Meyer's products are also biodegradable, so they won't leave an imprint on the environment.

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ECO amenities Travel Size Dishwashing Liquid - 60 Pack, 3.5 oz Bottles, Bulk Case of Dish Soap, Individually Packaged Kitchen & Cleaning Supplies, For Guests of Airbnbs, BNBs, VRBO, Inns and Hotels

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• HARD-WORKING MINI DISH SOAP - Effective dish soap liquid breaks down tough grease, while staying soft on the hands
• TRAVEL SIZE BOTTLES - 3.5 fl oz (100mL) each - Convenient small bottle size easily fits in mini kitchens, purses, bags, and is great for motels, hotels, suites, bed & breakfasts, vacation rentals, breakrooms, and offices
• PERFORMANCE ENHANCED - Each small dish soap bottle is pH balanced, phosphate-free, and designed for long-lasting performance. Rich, thick dishsoap formula removes hard, baked-on food stains with ease
• ​​NATURAL, CRUELTY-FREE - Made of natural ingredients that do not contain paraben, harsh chemicals, heavy perfumes or other additives which can irritate the skin. Our eco dish soaps are never tested on animals
• 60 PIECE VALUE PACK: Case of 60 ideal for hotels, BnBs, short-stay rentals, and other hospitality facilities. Alternatively, use these mini dish soaps as breakroom, office, professional, industrial, and janitorial cleaning supplies

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Experience Nature-Pamper your guests with ECO Amenities Products

Made with Organic Ingredients.

Made with natural ingredients, this dishwashing liquid also boasts of being 100% sustainable and chemical free.

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• Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.04 x 12.56 x 6.02 inches; 17.95 Pounds
• Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 5, 2022
• Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ ECO Amenities
• ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BP4ZN3Y2
• #1,203 in Dish Soap

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