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Plastic-Free Rating
Cleaning
Cleaning·Grove Collaborative

Dish Soap (Free & Clear)

A
PFR Grade
Excellent — minimal plastic, transparent materials, safe for daily use
No synthetic fragrance, no dyes, no phosphates, no chlorine, no quats. EWG A rating. Plant-based surfactants. Grove Collaborative is one of the cleanest dish soap brands available.
PFR Approved

Free & Clear dish soap. No synthetic fragrance, no dyes, no phosphates, no quats. EWG A rating.

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
9
Packaging
6
Transparency
9
Durability
7

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Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Moderate Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Conventional cleaning products contain synthetic chemicals including quaternary ammonium compounds, synthetic fragrances (phthalates), chlorine bleach, and 2-butoxyethanol. These are absorbed through skin, inhaled as aerosols, and ingested as residues on cleaned surfaces.

Why We Recommend This Product

Grove Collaborative's Free & Clear dish soap is EWG A-rated — one of the cleanest dish soap formulas available. No synthetic fragrance, no dyes, no quats. Plant-based surfactants.

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