FAQ

Palmolive® Ultra is formulated without Parabens and Phosphates

Starting in 2021, our portfolio now uses 100% Post-Consumer Recycled plastic on the following sizes: 8 oz, 10 oz, 17 oz, 18 oz, 20 oz, 32.5 oz, and 46 oz.

We are SmartLabel enabled and feature additional ingredient and sustainability information for all of our formulas. You can visit the SmartLabel page for each formula to learn more about our ingredients and their purpose.

Yes! Our PET and HDPE bottles are recyclable and we recommend keeping the cap on when recycling. You can empty excess product from the bottle, but no need to rinse. For additional information, you can refer to the How2Recycle icon on our labels or visit https://plasticsrecycling.org/images/library/APR-Caps-On-FAQ.pdf

Yes, we carry Ultra Palmolive® Antibacterial across several sizes in our Orange Scent. Our Antibacterial dish liquid kills 99.9% of bacteria* on dishes and kitchen surfaces when used as directed. Our antibacterial product contains a plant-based active ingredient**.

*Staph aureus, Salmonella enterica and E. coli 0157:H7

**active ingredient synthesized from plants

Yes. Dilute as needed and then apply to sinks, countertops, stovetops, and related surfaces. Wipe with a wet cloth as you normally would.

No. Using dish soap in a dishwashing machine will cause the suds to overflow and can damage the dishwashing machine.

No. Dish soaps should never be mixed with bleach or products containing bleach. Bleach active is highly reactive and can react with dish soaps and might produce toxic fumes. If fumes occur, open the window and leave the room immediately.

Palmolive dish soap has a shelf life of 2 years. A lot number is printed on the back label at the bottom of the bottle, which includes date of manufacturing. For example: with a code of 0244US7800K - The first 4 digits refer to the manufacturing date: 1st digit is the year (0 = 2020) and the next 3 digits are the day of the year according to the Julian Calendar (244 = Aug 31st) - The manufacturing date is Aug 31st, 2020, therefore expiring on Aug 31st, 2022