The dish soap you’ll find in our kitchens

Whether you’re forearm-deep in a sink full of dishes or just quickly washing off a chef’s knife, a squirt of dish soap is likely part of your daily routine. To spare yourself the scrubbing struggle, you’ll want something that works well and smells good.

Seventh Generation has been our favorite dish soap since 2016, thanks to its ability to cut through grease and prevent your sponge from developing a damp, mildewy scent. In fact, we use it everyday in Wirecutter’s test kitchen and in our own homes.

But dishes isn’t all it’s good for: Dish soap is a versatile cleaning workhorse and can be used to tackle a number of household messes. Keep scrolling for your next cleaning project.

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