Cruelty-Free Dish Soap Brands

22 Best Cruelty-Free Dish Soaps

Washing dishes…It’s just one of those must-do chores. However, we don’t have to use dishwashing detergent that tests on animals. 

So I created this list of cruelty-free dish soaps that will cut through greasy messes like nobody’s business.

All of the brands are certified cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny or Peta and are mostly vegan. 

Note: Brands marked with an asterisk(*) are owned by a parent company that is not cruelty-free.

In a hurry? Here are our top picks!

1. Attitude

Imagine a world where you don’t have to worry about dry, cracked hands while doing the dishes. Attitude dish soap is an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative that also happens to be super tough on grease! This detergent has been rated with A’s and B’s by EWG (Environmental Working Group) as well as Peta for being cruelty-free. It is vegan friendly too; meaning no animal products were used in its production process! And last but not least it comes packaged in recyclable materials so go ahead, feel good about using this product knowing your efforts are reducing waste at home or even around town

2. Aunt Fannie’s

Aunt Fannie’s Dish Soap is made with skin-loving ingredients, so it won’t dry out your hands after use. There are no harsh chemicals that will dull the soap and leave residue behind. The pH of Aunt Fanny’s dishwashing liquid aligns perfectly with human skin–no need to worry about stripping or drying when you’re finished washing dishes! Aunt Fannie’s Dish Soap is specially formulated to cut through grease, baked-on food residue, and caked-on messes with ingredients you can trust. 

3. Better Life

Better Life dish soap is formulated with vitamin E and aloe vera which will be gentle on your hands while cutting through greasy messes. The product was also created to comply with animal cruelty standards, safe for marine life, biodegradable, and non-toxic so you can feel good about the products that are being used in your kitchen! Better Life dishwashing soap comes in several scents including lemon mint (my favorite), pomegranate, or unscented.

4. Biokleen

Biokleen dish soap is a powerful, concentrated product that cuts through grease and baked-on food. It has aloe which soothes your hands while you clean dishes as well as protects them from damage caused by harsh chemicals found in some other cleaners. Biokleen’s product doesn’t contain any animal byproducts or gluten products and is certified cruelty-free by Peta.

5. Caldrea*

Caldrea dishwashing liquid is an all-in-one solution to your dirty dishes. It’s gentle on hands, tough on grease, and rinses clean leaving no residue behind. This eco-friendly soap comes in a variety of scents such as Rosewater Driftwood, Sea Salt Neroli, or Basil Blue Sage for the perfect scent every time you wash up!

6. Citrasolv

CitraSolv Valencia Orange scented natural dish soap was designed to clean grease off of dishes without being too harsh on skin which makes it perfect for people who are looking for a more eco-friendly solution that won’t leave their hands feeling dry after washing the dishes. Made from plant-based ingredients this product also doubles as an excellent hand cleaner making CitraSolv one of the best dish soaps you will find at such an affordable price.

7. Cleancult

Cleancult dish soaps formula will eliminate grease and gunk to reveal sparkling clean dishes. It uses natural ingredients that are tough on dirty dishes but soothing on hands. They offer two options – a liquid detergent or an environmentally-friendly powdered tablet, both are cruelty free and vegan.

8. Dr. Bronner’s

Dr. Bronner’s Pure-Castile Liquid Soap is not only cruelty-free and organic, it can be used in 18 different ways to make your life easier! From washing dishes to your cleaning pets – you are sure to find a use for this potent liquid that also has no synthetic preservatives, thickeners, or foaming agents. This is the best vegan and eco-friendly multiple-purpose product for your home cleaning arsenal.

9. ECOS

Ecos dish soap is the most environmentally friendly way to clean dishes. The ingredients are dermatologist-tested and hypoallergenic, making it perfect for any household member with sensitivities or allergies. ECOS dish soap is hypoallergenic, gluten-free, vegan, and kosher. The eco-friendly dish soap has been certified cruelty-free by the Leaping Bunny and Peta.

10. Ecover*

Ecover is a cruelty-free and vegan dishwashing liquid that comes in various scents. It tackles stuck-on food, but is gentle to your hands! This non-toxic soap also has natural fragrances, recycled packaging, and phosphate-free ingredients for you eco shoppers out there. There are many other fragrance options available as well as dishwasher tablets so all of your needs can be met by this one brand!

11. Fit Organic

Fit Organic’s Lemongrass Tangerine scented foaming dish and hand soap is tough on grease while being gentle to your hands, leaving dishes sparkling clean. The formula contains no dyes or perfumes and it’s USDA organic certified.

12. Grab Green

Grab Green dish soap has the power of conventional detergents, without the harsh chemicals. The clean-rinse formula results in zero residues left behind even with hard water. Comes in a variety of scents like Thyme with Fig Leaf or Tangerine with Lemongrass for that fresh citrus smell! 

13. Method*

Method dish soap is a fantastic product that comes in an easy-to-use pump bottle. Its concentrated gel formula gets the grease off of your dishes with ease and without any harmful chemicals! Method has biodegradable ingredients including plant-based surfactants derived from coconuts or palm oil. This eco-friendly brand also offers scents like Honey Crisp Apple for those who are looking for a light fresh scent as well as Citrus Grove for some zesty flavor combinations.

14. Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day

Mrs. Meyers’ dishwashing liquid is a plant-based soap that cuts through grease and comes in amazing smells made with natural ingredients, which are also cruelty-free! This product has pH-neutral properties, biodegradable qualities, vegan and cruelty-free certifications by Leaping Bunny and Peta. You can even purchase their dishwasher packs to help simplify your life.

15. Nellie’s Natural

Nellie’s All-Natural One Soap will wash everything from your dishes to your dog. This non-toxic formula effortlessly strips away food and grime with its natural ingredients of coconut oil, castor seed oil, potassium hydroxide, water. It comes in four scents to choose from Water Lily, Melon, Peppermint, or Unscented for those who prefer their soap plain without any scent at all.

16. Planet

Planet’s dishwashing liquid leaves your dishes squeaky clean without the harsh chemicals that can harm septic and greywater systems. Planet is also gentle on hands, as you need less than a teaspoon of soap for an entire sink full of dirty dishes.

17. Puracy

You are about to get a lot of bang for your buck with this product. Puracy dish soap is safe, hypoallergenic, and biodegradable but powerful enough at cutting through grease. Not only does Puracy work on all types of dishes but also leaves your hands feeling soft as can be without any harsh chemicals or sulfates. Lastly, as an added bonus, it’s vegan too.

18. Seventh Generation*

Seventh Generation dishwashing liquid is tough on residue and cuts through grease to leave your dishes squeaky clean. It has a hypoallergenic, dermatologist-tested formula that’s made for sensitive skin. The soap comes in an array of scents like lavender or peppermint – you’re sure to find one that suits the mood! 

19. Sun & Earth

Sun & Earth dish soap is a biodegradable, hypoallergenic, and cruelty-free alternative to traditional soaps. The all vegetable-based formula does not contain dyes or synthetic fragrances and it can be safely used in septic systems without damaging the environment.

20. Tangie

The Tangie dishwashing soap bar is a powerful, yet gentle cleaner that cuts through tough grease and leaves dishes sparkling clean. This vegan dish soap will leave your utensils spotless with one rinse! The all-natural ingredients in this zero-waste product include coconut oil, shea butter, olive oil pomace sea salt, and love which are bound together by the perfect compact shape of the bar to fit easily on a standard soap rack.

21. ThreeMain

Save the planet and maintain a youthful appearance with ThreeMain dish soap! This 16 oz, aluminum bottle is reusable so you can reduce your plastic consumption. The dish soap formula is made using Hyaluronic Acid to moisturize your hands and keep wrinkles at bay.  Also, it has no artificial colors or fragrances making this an environmentally friendly product!

22. Yaya Maria’s

This dish soap is not only natural, but it packs a punch on stuck-on food. Yaya Maria’s non-toxic brand has the Leaping Bunny seal of approval. This dish detergent contains 35% more soap than traditional brands and will biodegrade in landfills – so no worries about this stuff polluting our water supply. It also comes with less plastic packaging which means we can reduce waste even further by cutting down on what ends up at recycling centers.

Dishwashing Brands To Avoid

This is a list of some dishwashing brands to avoid. Why avoid them you may ask? Well not only do they test on animals but they contain toxic chemicals that can cause a range of issues from an allergic reaction to cancer.

• Ajax (Colgate & Palmolive)
• Dawn (Procter & Gamble)
• Gain (Procter & Gamble)
• Joy (Procter & Gamble)
• Palmolive (Colgate & Palmolive)
• Sun (Henkel)

Wrap Up: Cruelty-Free Dishwashing Soap

So, I hope this list has given you plenty of cruelty-free dish soap options. A big concern for many people is the cost of cruelty-free products. Well, I’m happy to say that many of these brands are very responsibly priced and won’t break the bank. I personally don’t mind spending a little bit extra knowing that the majority of these brands are using eco-friendly packaging and manufacturing methods. 

Looking for more cleaners? Check out our cruelty-free cleaning series:

• Cruelty-Free Laundry Detergent Brands
• Cruelty-Free Dish Soaps
• Cruelty-Free Whiteners

Have you tried any of the cruelty-free dish soaps before? Feel free to leave your thoughts in our comment section below!

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