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Plastic-Free Rating
Cleaning
Mainstream Brand
Cleaning·Dawn

Original Dish Soap (38 oz)

C
PFR Grade
Fair — some plastic content or limited transparency
Contains synthetic fragrances, methylisothiazolinone, and synthetic dyes. Dawn is the most popular dish soap brand in the US.
PFR Reviewed

38 oz dish soap. Contains synthetic fragrances, methylisothiazolinone, and synthetic dyes.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials
5
Packaging
3
Transparency
4
Durability
5

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Moderate Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Conventional cleaning products contain synthetic fragrances and harsh chemicals that off-gas into indoor air.

Synthetic Plastic Content
80%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Dawn contains methylisothiazolinone (a skin sensitizer) and synthetic fragrances. Natural dish soap alternatives without these chemicals are available.

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