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Liquid Dish Soap Unscented 24oz scores higher on safety - here's why.
R3 scored the Hypoallergenic Dish Soap Free & Clear 25oz 9.3/10 and the Liquid Dish Soap Unscented 24oz 9.9/10 on the same dish soap scoring system, weighing safety, efficacy, and usability. The Liquid Dish Soap Unscented 24oz comes out ahead, led by its safety score (10.0/10 vs 9.4/10).
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See which one actually scores higher — and why
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Go for it if you...
You want EPA Safer Choice certification — only cleaning-performance-validated cert available.
You shop at mainstream stores (Whole Foods, Target, Costco) and want a widely available non-toxic option.
You value 'plant-based' surfactants and don't specifically need a glucoside formula.
You wash dishes daily and want the safest plant-based surfactant class possible.
Skin sensitivity matters — aloe vera + glucosides + fragrance-free is the gentlest combination.
EPA Safer Choice validates cleaning performance — you want both safety AND proven efficacy.
Concentrate format helps you stretch per bottle and reduce plastic waste.
The main thing to know
ECOS is one of the few dish soaps with EPA-validated cleaning performance AND a clean ingredient profile. R3's lower-than-expected rank reflects two intentional preferences within the safe set: glucoside surfactants and concentrate formats.
Molly's Suds matches Branch Basics for R3's top score, but ships in a more accessible 24 oz format (vs Branch Basics' 33.8 oz concentrate refill at $55). The one missing badge is EWG Verified — the brand says they're working on certification.
Skip this if you...
You want a glucoside-based primary surfactant.
Concentrate format matters to you.
You wash dishes multiple times daily — Molly's Suds or Branch Basics may be a better long-term fit.
You specifically require the EWG VERIFIED mark — Molly's Suds isn't yet certified.
You want the absolute lowest sticker price — Eco-Me ($7.32) and ATTITUDE ($7.99) beat it on absolute price.
Neither of these quite what you're looking for?
I've reviewed all Dish Soap options at every price pointEvery Dish Soap in our database is scored using R3's deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. For this comparison, we evaluated ECOS and Molly's Suds across 3 independent criteria: Safety (91%), Efficacy (7%), Usability (2%). No sponsored rankings. No paid placements.
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I'd start with Molly's Suds Liquid Dish Soap Unscented 24oz - it scored 9.9/10 overall in our scoring system. Safety is our top-weighted scoring pillar, followed by efficacy, and usability. Check which pillar matters most to your family and compare those specific scores.
R3 uses a deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. We evaluate each Dish Soap across Safety, Efficacy, Usability using independently verified data. No sponsored rankings. No paid placements. Every score is fully reproducible.
Not necessarily. The overall score reflects how we weight those three pillars, but your priorities may differ. If you care most about safety, compare the safety scores directly. If budget drives your decision, the prices tell a clearer story. The "right" pick is the one that matches what matters most to your family.
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