Our tests found that Seventh Generation and Dawn dish soaps outperformed others in removing baked-on food, with scores of 85 and 82, respectively.
Good Housekeeping Institute experts tested 20 dish soaps and found that Cascade ActionPacs and Palmolive Ultra Strength were top performers against baked-on grime.
A study published in the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents found that dish soaps with high surfactant concentrations were most effective at removing baked-on food residue.
In this video, we put five popular dish soaps to the test, including Method and Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day, to see which one could tackle tough, baked-on messes.
The EPA provides guidance on choosing a dish soap that is both effective and environmentally friendly, including tips for tackling baked-on messes.
We analyzed thousands of reviews to find the best dish soaps for tackling tough, baked-on food residue, and found that dish soaps from Dawn and Seventh Generation were top-rated.
Use our comparison tool to find the best dish soap for your needs, including those that excel at removing baked-on messes, and get the best price.
This tutorial provides tips and tricks for using dish soap to remove even the toughest baked-on messes, including how to pre-treat and soak dishes for best results.