Solid Dish Soap | Citrus
Citrus Solid Dish Soap That Actually Works (and Looks Good)
Doing the dishes has never smelled this fresh. Our Citrus Solid Dish Soap bar ditches the plastic for good. It’s a vibrant, low-waste block that cuts through baked-on messes and grease. No synthetic detergents—just pure essential oils and plant-based ingredients. Tough on grime, gentle on hands, and made to elevate your sink space.
Scented only with pure essential oils, this bar is vegan, cruelty-free, palm-free, and septic safe—making it a responsible choice for your home and the planet. Our Citrus scent offers the bright, uplifting burst of fresh, zesty oranges. Also available in Unscented and Lavender, each bar ships plastic-free and works beautifully with our self-draining hand-poured soap dishes.
Ditch the plastic bottle and enjoy a cleaner kitchen with a greener footprint.
- Net Wt 15oz
- Approximately 3.25 x 3 x 2.625"
- Certified Vegan + Cruelty-Free
- No synthetic fragrance
- Scented only with essential oils
- Plastic-free + Non Toxic
- Safe for sensitive skin
Saponified oils of Coconut, Olive, and Castor; Sweet Orange and Blood Orange Essential Oil; Soapberry Powder; Orange Peel; Safflower Powder; Yellow and Red Clays. Made with organic ingredients.
❶ Place your soap on a well-draining dish with proper airflow before wetting your brush. Use gentle, circular motions to create a rich lather. Light pressure ensures longevity for both your brush and soap.
❷ Scrub your dishes the way you normally do, and rinse them with steaming hot water. Make sure to rinse off all the suds, they're the ones catching all the grease and food crumbs for you. Rinse, rinse, rinse!
❸ After you've finished all your washing up, rinse your cloth/brush/sponge and shake/squeeze it out. Put it somewhere to dry thoroughly (not on top of your soap!). Flip your Solid Dish Soap to a new side every couple of uses for even wear. Make sure no "bowl" is forming, which will trap moisture and reduce the life of your soap. This is the most important tip to follow to get the most out of your purchase!
CRUELTY-FREE
VEGAN
PALM OIL-FREE
1% FOR THE PLANET
Handcrafted With Ingredients From Nature
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is a key ingredient for rich lather and effective grease-cutting in our Solid Dish Soap. It does the heavy lifting!
Olive + Castor Oil
Non GMO Olive and Castor Oil, included for their skin-conditioning properties and to create a creamy, balanced lather.
Soapberries
In addition to providing beautiful speckles, Soapberries are a natural surfactant used to gently lift grime without synthetic detergents.
GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR SOLID DISH SOAP
HOW IT WORKS
❶ Wet your brush & use light circular motions to work up a lather.
❷ Scrub your dishes as usual, and rinse well in nice hot water.
❸ Flip your Solid Dish Soap to a new side every couple of uses for even wear.
Frequently Asked Questions
One bar of Solid Dish Soap lasts for an average of 3-6 months, with some customers reporting theirs lasting up to a year. Individual results vary depending on the size of your household, how many of your dishes have to be hand washed, and how evenly you wear out the soap. Using a dish with excellent drainage, and flipping the bar to a new side every couple of uses will dramatically increase the life of your Solid Dish Soap!
Yes! We use Soapberry powder (a natural detergent) to create the beautiful speckles. They are sometimes called Soapnuts, but are actually a berry. They're in the Lychee family, and fully safe for anyone with a nut allergy.
Unfortunately, we aren't able to make a coconut-free Solid Dish Soap. Coconut oil is a vital ingredients for creating a long-lasting soap with high cleansing properties and great lather. Our apologies! We wish we had a coconut-free option for you.
Yes! Simply stop up your sink, and run warm/hot water as usual. Hold a side of the soap under the faucet, and build up a lather using your hand or a brush. The bubbles will flow into the water and give you all the suds you need. Please note this will shorten the life of your bar.
We worked really hard to formulate our solid dish soap in such a way that it doesn't leave a strange film on all your dishes! If you have hard water like we do, you know that even plain water can leave spots on your glassware. If there's anything we want to be totally spotless, we rinse in super hot water and dry promptly.
If for any reason you experience "grease spreading around", the solution is simple. Scrub a little longer with your soapy lather, and rinse more thoroughly with hotter water.
In our side-by-side comparisons, we've found our Solid Dish Soap to be completely on-par with Dawn in terms of grease-cutting. But if you need the convenience of a squeeze bottle for mobility reasons, or any other reason, you'll get zero judgement from us! We like to keep both types of soap on hand for different applications.
Remember: a soap molecule kind of looks like a tadpole and has two ends - the head is hydrophilic and the tail is hydrophobic, and it binds with the grease and oil to carry it away. If we don’t rinse thoroughly enough with hot water, we can accidentally smear those molecules around, which spreads all the grime that the soap has picked up for you.
If you want the full grease-cutting power our Solid Dish Soap can provide, just remember to follow the usage instructions and you'll be golden!
No! This was one of the most important factors for us when developing Solid Dish Soap. We both have extremely sensitive skin (Hyper-mobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome makes our skin super fragile), and only a small countertop dishwasher. We spend a lot of time handwashing at the sink, and our soap is very friendly to easily-irritated skin. We attribute that to our specific blend of oils!
Yep! We have very hard water as well.
Yes! It is biodegradable, phosphate-free, and made without the use of synthetic colorants or fragrances. It is septic-safe.
No, there is no scent transfer. We use enough essential oils to make the dishwashing experience enjoyable, but not so much that the scent latches onto your dishes.
Handmade With Integrity
We believe sustainability should feel like an upgrade. Our formulas are rigorously tested, small-batch made, and proven to outperform their plastic-laden counterparts.
HANDY TIPS:
Want to create a sink or bucket filled with sudsy water without sacrificing your full-size Solid Dish Soap? Consider having one of our sample sizes on hand for this specific purpose! Choose from Ends and Halves.
Simple Alchemy Co Solid Dish Soap is effective as a stain treatment. Dampen the stained area with cold water and apply soap. Launder in cold water to remove the stain. *Perform a test in an inconspicuous spot first. Soap may affect color on certain synthetics.
Unscented Solid Dish Soap is our most minimalist, skin-loving formula—crafted without fragrance, dyes, or unnecessary fillers.
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Citrus Solid Dish Soap: Grease-Cutting Power in a Low-Waste Bar
Our Citrus Solid Dish Soap offers a refreshing, effective way to tackle your kitchen cleanup—without relying on synthetic detergents or plastic packaging. This natural, plastic-free dishwashing bar is scented only with pure essential oils and formulated with a gentle blend of plant-based ingredients that are safe for your skin, your dishes, and the planet.
We believe dish soap should do its job well without exposing your household to harsh chemicals or contributing to plastic waste. That’s why our Citrus Solid Dish Soap is handmade in small batches using a simple but powerful combination of coconut oil, olive oil, and castor oil. These oils create a creamy, stable lather that cuts through grease, lifts grime, and rinses clean—without leaving residue behind.
The bright, uplifting citrus scent is created entirely from essential oils. It’s not overwhelming, but it brings a cheerful energy to the task of hand-washing dishes. And because we don’t use synthetic fragrance or dyes, our bar is suitable for sensitive skin and scent-sensitive households. The essential oils are chosen for both their aroma and their natural cleansing properties, supporting an effective yet gentle clean.
Each bar of our Citrus Solid Dish Soap is long-lasting—typically 3 to 6 months depending on usage and storage—and replaces multiple plastic bottles of liquid dish detergent. That means less clutter in your kitchen, fewer bottles in the recycling bin, and a big win for the environment. It’s also palm-free, cruelty-free, vegan, and completely biodegradable, making it a responsible choice for homes on septic systems or using graywater systems.
We recommend storing the bar on a self-draining dish to allow it to dry between uses. This simple step helps extend the life of your soap and keeps your countertop clean and tidy. Our Citrus Solid Dish Soap also pairs beautifully with our hand-poured ceramic soap dishes—designed to be functional, beautiful, and zero-waste.
If you’re looking to replace conventional dish soaps like Dawn or Palmolive, our solid bar makes the transition easy. Unlike some natural or solid dish soaps that leave behind a greasy film or require constant reapplication, our Citrus Solid Dish Soap creates a rich, persistent lather and rinses clean with ease. It's especially effective on greasy pots, food-caked baking trays, and oily utensils.
For people with allergies, chemical sensitivities, or a commitment to reducing household toxins, this bar is a safe and effective choice. It’s made without SLS, SLES, parabens, dyes, or artificial preservatives. And because we don’t use plastic packaging, you can feel confident that you’re supporting a cleaner ocean and a lower-waste future with every purchase.
We formulate our soap with sustainability in mind, but we never compromise on quality or performance. Our Citrus Solid Dish Soap is just one part of our mission at Simple Alchemy Co.—to create everyday essentials that are gentle on the body, honest in their making, and uncompromisingly kind to the planet. As with all our products, every bar is certified vegan, cruelty-free, and shipped plastic-free. We’re proud to be a 1% for the Planet business, donating a portion of every sale to vetted environmental nonprofits.
Whether you’re an experienced low-waste shopper or just starting to transition toward more sustainable habits, our Citrus Solid Dish Soap is a perfect addition to your eco-friendly kitchen. It's a small change with a big impact—on your daily routine, your home’s waste footprint, and the planet.
Try it today and discover why so many of our customers say they’ll never go back to bottled dish soap again.
Citrus Solid Dish Soap: Grease-Cutting Power in a Low-Waste Bar
Our Citrus Solid Dish Soap offers a refreshing, effective way to tackle your kitchen cleanup—without relying on synthetic detergents or plastic packaging. This natural, plastic-free dishwashing bar is scented only with pure essential oils and formulated with a gentle blend of plant-based ingredients that are safe for your skin, your dishes, and the planet.
We believe dish soap should do its job well without exposing your household to harsh chemicals or contributing to plastic waste. That’s why our Citrus Solid Dish Soap is handmade in small batches using a simple but powerful combination of coconut oil, olive oil, and castor oil. These oils create a creamy, stable lather that cuts through grease, lifts grime, and rinses clean—without leaving residue behind.
The bright, uplifting citrus scent is created entirely from essential oils. It’s not overwhelming, but it brings a cheerful energy to the task of hand-washing dishes. And because we don’t use synthetic fragrance or dyes, our bar is suitable for sensitive skin and scent-sensitive households. The essential oils are chosen for both their aroma and their natural cleansing properties, supporting an effective yet gentle clean.
Each bar of our Citrus Solid Dish Soap is long-lasting—typically 3 to 6 months depending on usage and storage—and replaces multiple plastic bottles of liquid dish detergent. That means less clutter in your kitchen, fewer bottles in the recycling bin, and a big win for the environment. It’s also palm-free, cruelty-free, vegan, and completely biodegradable, making it a responsible choice for homes on septic systems or using graywater systems.
We recommend storing the bar on a self-draining dish to allow it to dry between uses. This simple step helps extend the life of your soap and keeps your countertop clean and tidy. Our Citrus Solid Dish Soap also pairs beautifully with our hand-poured ceramic soap dishes—designed to be functional, beautiful, and zero-waste.
If you’re looking to replace conventional dish soaps like Dawn or Palmolive, our solid bar makes the transition easy. Unlike some natural or solid dish soaps that leave behind a greasy film or require constant reapplication, our Citrus Solid Dish Soap creates a rich, persistent lather and rinses clean with ease. It's especially effective on greasy pots, food-caked baking trays, and oily utensils.
For people with allergies, chemical sensitivities, or a commitment to reducing household toxins, this bar is a safe and effective choice. It’s made without SLS, SLES, parabens, dyes, or artificial preservatives. And because we don’t use plastic packaging, you can feel confident that you’re supporting a cleaner ocean and a lower-waste future with every purchase.
We formulate our soap with sustainability in mind, but we never compromise on quality or performance. Our Citrus Solid Dish Soap is just one part of our mission at Simple Alchemy Co.—to create everyday essentials that are gentle on the body, honest in their making, and uncompromisingly kind to the planet. As with all our products, every bar is certified vegan, cruelty-free, and shipped plastic-free. We’re proud to be a 1% for the Planet business, donating a portion of every sale to vetted environmental nonprofits.
Whether you’re an experienced low-waste shopper or just starting to transition toward more sustainable habits, our Citrus Solid Dish Soap is a perfect addition to your eco-friendly kitchen. It's a small change with a big impact—on your daily routine, your home’s waste footprint, and the planet.
Try it today and discover why so many of our customers say they’ll never go back to bottled dish soap again.