If you're making the switch to plant-based cleaning products, dish soap is often where people start. It's something you use every day, it goes down the drain, and switching to a naturally derived formula feels like a meaningful change. But there's a lot of marketing noise around "natural" and "plant-based," so it helps to understand what you're actually buying and whether it will work for your household.

ATTITUDE Dish Soap Refill is positioned as an EWG Verified, plant-based dishwashing liquid with a Green Apple and Basil scent. The product comes in a 135.3 Fl Oz bottle and is designed as a refill format to reduce plastic waste. Understanding what this product is, and what makes it different from conventional dish soap, can help you decide if it's the right fit for your kitchen.

What Makes a Dish Soap "Plant-Based" and "Naturally Derived"

The terms plant-based and naturally derived mean something specific in the cleaning world. Plant-based surfactants—the molecules that break down grease—come from plants rather than petroleum. ATTITUDE's formula is made with 97% naturally derived ingredients, which means almost everything in the bottle comes from natural sources.

This matters if you care about what goes into your water system or if you have sensitive skin. Conventional dish soaps often contain SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate) and SLES (sodium laureth sulfate), which are strong detergents that work well but can irritate skin with prolonged exposure. ATTITUDE's formula is free from these, as well as bleach, colorants, alcohol, and formaldehyde.

The EWG Verified stamp is worth paying attention to. The Environmental Working Group is an independent organization that reviews product ingredients against their own standards. This certification means the formula has been vetted by a third party, not just by the brand's marketing team.

Performance on Everyday Dishes and Cookware

One concern people have when switching to plant-based products is whether they'll actually clean. A dish soap needs to cut through grease, lift food particles, and rinse cleanly without leaving residue. ATTITUDE is formulated to handle stubborn grease and food particles effectively on all cookware—plates, glassware, pans, and more.

The product works with whatever washing method you use: sponges, brushes, or cloths. A key practical tip is that you only need a small amount. Plant-based soaps often require less product than conventional ones because the natural surfactants are concentrated. Using too much is the most common mistake people make when switching to these formulas. Start with a smaller squirt than you'd use with your previous soap and adjust from there.

Understanding the 135.3 Fl Oz Refill Format

The 135.3 Fl Oz size tells you this is a large refill bottle rather than a single-use container. This format is designed to work with matching refill containers made from FSC-certified, recyclable cardboard. The idea is that you keep a pump bottle under your sink and refill it from this larger bottle, reducing the amount of plastic in your waste stream.

If you're new to refill formats, it's straightforward: pour from the large bottle into a smaller, reusable pump bottle as needed. The larger bottle should be stored safely out of reach of children, just like any cleaning product. One 135.3 Fl Oz bottle will last several months for a typical household, depending on how often you wash dishes by hand.

Packaging and Environmental Considerations

ATTITUDE Dish Soap Refill comes in a recyclable HDPE #2 bottle, which is one of the most widely accepted plastics in curbside recycling programs. The matching refill packaging is made from FSC-certified cardboard, meaning it comes from responsibly managed forests.

If reducing plastic waste matters to you, the refill format does make a real difference over time. Using one large bottle plus cardboard refills creates far less plastic waste than buying multiple single-use pump bottles. The formula itself is also cruelty-free and not tested on animals.

ATTITUDE Dish Soap Refill in the 135.3 Fl Oz Green Apple and Basil scent is a solid choice if you want an effective, plant-based dishwashing liquid with third-party verification and sustainable packaging. It's not about whether it's the cheapest option or works better than every other product on the market—it's about whether a naturally derived, EWG Verified formula with refillable packaging aligns with what matters to you in a cleaning product.

The product in this guide: ATTITUDE Dish Soap Refill, EWG Verified, Plant-Based & Vegan Dishwashing Liquid, Naturally Derived, Green Apple & Basil Scent, 135.3 Fl Oz