Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Dish Soap
Green cleaning products are taking America by storm. Consumers are beginning to turn their attention toward sustainability and environmental causes. We’re looking at ways to burn cleaner fuel, use less gas and drive more fuel efficient cars. We’re taking another look at clean energy alternatives like wind power and solar power. We’re demanding that all new appliances and homes be built to Energy Star standards. We’re trying to distance ourselves from polluted air, water and toxic chemicals that may have negative effects on our bodies and brains over time. One of the most popular green cleaning products is Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Dish Soap, which is made from biodegradable, plant-derived, toxin-free substances.
When you’re looking for a “green” dish soap, you’re generally looking for three things. First, you want to know this product is what it says. You want no animal testing, no toxic chemicals, no earth destruction in the process of making it and earth-friendly ingredients. Secondly, you want the product to smell good. Thirdly, you want the product to actually work. Sometimes so-called “natural” products lack in one of these areas, but consumers say that the popular Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Dish Soap has it all. Just about every review on the web has something positive to say about the scent of these products and many people admit they were surprised to find that it actually worked as advertised, making their dishes sparkling clean, even without all the harsh chemicals.
The most common complaint with Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Dish Soap is that some of the “fragrances” may not be as “natural” as one would think. “Mrs. Meyer’s dish soap and many other products in this line are very toxic,” writes one Amazon reviewer. “I’m told they made it into the ‘health section’ of stores because they are biodegradable. However, synthetic fragrances are known to disrupt hormones (promoting obesity, thyroid disorders, sperm damage, and birth defects), induce or worsen respiratory problems, cause immune system suppression cancer and kidney disease, and damage the brain and nervous system.” Another reviewer, Elaine S from Los Angeles, says that the product contains the chemical sodium laurel sulfate, which is simply described as a “plant-derived surfactant” on the bottle. “The nonsense about being scented with essential oils is green-washed bull-hockey,” says Stephanie Adams from New Jersey. She says the scent is artificial, with a smattering of real lemon or real lavender to seem legitimate. “I despise brands that pretend to be eco-friendly and natural just to make an extra dime off the gullible,” this consumer adds.
One of the nice things about the Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Dish Soap and Mrs. Meyer’s products in general is that you could plausibly make your whole house smell like one unified and attractive fragrance. For instance, the “Back To School Kit” contains a lavender-scented dish soap, countertop spray, surface wipes, laundry detergent, fabric softener and dryer sheets for $34.99. Another nice kit is the “Kitchen Basics Gift Set,” which includes the dish soap, countertop spray and liquid hand soap. There are also matching window sprays, toilet cleaners, dishwasher soaps, shower cleaners, scent diffusers, room fresheners, candles and stain removers. For more information, visit www.mrsmeyers.com.
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