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Modere Dish Wash: plant-based grease-cutting power that’s gentle on hands and waterways
★★★★★
Cuts grease, plant-derived
Biodegradable plant-derived surfactants lift food particles and suspend grease and oil in water. Even the most stubborn grease is no match — yet it rinses clean for a spotless sink.
★★★★★
Gentle on hands
This pH-neutral formula is powerful on dishes but gentle on skin. No harsh chemicals means hands stay soft and smooth, even with daily washing-up.
★★★★★
Kind to waterways
Biodegradable and confirmed grey-water safe, with no SLS, CFCs, phthalates, acetone or formaldehyde. A fresh clementine scent without the nasties.
Why conventional dish soaps are harder on you than your dishes
Most conventional dishwashing liquids rely on harsh detergents like sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) to cut grease. These strip oils aggressively — including the natural oils on your skin — which is why daily washing-up can leave hands dry, cracked and irritated. Many also contain synthetic dyes and fragrances, and their residues aren’t always kind to the environment once they go down the drain.
Modere Dish Wash takes a gentler route. Its plant-derived surfactants are powerful enough to suspend grease and oil in water for a genuinely clean rinse, but pH-neutral and mild enough to leave hands soft. It’s biodegradable and grey-water safe, free from SLS, CFCs, phthalates, acetone and formaldehyde — so it’s better for your skin and for NZ’s waterways.
What’s inside Modere Dish Wash
Modere Dish Wash is built on biodegradable, plant-derived surfactants and is free from the harsh chemicals common to conventional dish soaps. Key formulation facts sourced from official Modere materials.
| Ingredient | Role | What it brings |
|---|---|---|
| Plant-Derived Surfactants | Grease-Cutting Cleansers | Biodegradable surfactants derived from plants (not petroleum). They lift food particles and suspend grease and oil in water so dishes rinse clean. The core cleaning action of the formula. |
| pH-Neutral Formulation | Skin-Gentle Balance | Balanced to a neutral pH so it cuts grease effectively without stripping the natural oils from your skin — leaving hands soft and smooth even with frequent use. |
| Clementine Fragrance | Fresh Scent | A reinvigorating clementine scent that leaves dishes and kitchen smelling fresh and clean. |
| Free From SLS, CFCs, Phthalates, Acetone, Formaldehyde | Clean Formulation | Deliberately excludes the harsh detergents, propellants and preservatives common in conventional dish soaps — which is what makes it biodegradable and grey-water safe. |
How Modere Dish Wash works
The formula uses biodegradable, plant-derived surfactants — molecules that have a water-loving end and a grease-loving end. The grease-loving end attaches to oil and food residue on your dishes, while the water-loving end keeps it suspended in the wash water. This is what allows grease and oil to be lifted away and rinsed off, rather than smeared around.
Because the surfactants are plant-derived and the overall formula is pH-neutral, it achieves this grease-cutting power without the harshness of petroleum-based detergents like SLS. That’s why it leaves your sink clean and your hands soft. For tough, baked-on residue, a few minutes of soaking in warm water with a few drops of Dish Wash lets the surfactants do the work before you even pick up the brush.
Modere Dish Wash vs conventional dish soap
| Feature | Modere Dish Wash | Conventional Dish Soap |
|---|---|---|
| Surfactant source | Plant-derived | Often petroleum/SLS |
| Gentle on hands | ✓ pH-neutral | Can dry/irritate |
| Biodegradable | ✓ Yes | Varies |
| Grey-water safe | ✓ Confirmed | Often not |
| Money-back guarantee | ✓ Even if used up | Rarely |
Is Modere Dish Wash right for you?
✓ This is for you if…
- You hand-wash dishes and want to protect your skin
- You want plant-derived cleaning power without harsh detergents
- You care about biodegradable, grey-water-safe products
- You’re sensitive to SLS or synthetic fragrances
- You want a fresh, natural scent rather than a chemical one
✗ Consider something else if…
- You need a dishwasher (machine) powder — see Modere Dishwasher Powder instead
- You want an unscented formula
- You only ever use a dishwashing machine and never hand-wash
Pairs well with
Complete your Modere Healthy Home kitchen and cleaning routine:
Plant-based multi-surface spray for benches, stovetops and splashbacks — the natural partner to Dish Wash at the sink.
Eliminate cooking and bin odours in the kitchen with the plant-derived odour eliminator.
Extend the clean-living, low-tox approach to your personal care.
A natural body scrub to round out a whole-home, whole-body clean routine.
Safety & usage
| Topic | Detail |
|---|---|
| General use | For hand-washing dishes. pH-neutral and gentle on skin; free from SLS, CFCs, phthalates, acetone and formaldehyde. |
| Eye contact | Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. |
| Sensitive skin | Designed to be gentle on hands, but if you have highly reactive skin, rinse hands after prolonged use. |
| Storage | Store at room temperature. Keep out of reach of children. Not for internal consumption. |
FAQ — Modere Dish Wash NZ
Is Modere Dish Wash gentle on hands?
Yes. The formula is pH-neutral and uses plant-derived surfactants rather than harsh detergents like SLS, so it cuts grease effectively while leaving hands soft and smooth — a key difference from conventional dish soaps.
Is it biodegradable and grey-water safe?
Yes. Modere Dish Wash is biodegradable and confirmed grey-water safe, primarily because it’s free from harsh agents like SLS, CFCs, phthalates, acetone and formaldehyde.
How do I use it on tough, baked-on food?
Add a few drops to warm water and let the dishes soak for a few minutes before washing. For really stubborn residue, use a scrub brush with the Dish Wash to lift baked-on traces.
What does it smell like?
Modere Dish Wash has a fresh, reinvigorating clementine scent that leaves dishes and kitchen smelling clean.
How big is the bottle and how long does it last?
It’s a 500ml bottle. Because the formula is high-sudsing and concentrated, a little goes a long way — you only need a few drops per wash.
Does it actually cut grease well?
Yes. The plant-derived surfactants lift food particles and suspend grease and oil in water, so even stubborn grease is no match — while still rinsing clean to leave your sink spotless.
Is Modere Dish Wash available in New Zealand?
Yes. It ships from Auckland via NZ Post, 2–4 business days nationwide. Members receive 15% off.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes — every Shaklee and Modere product is covered by the 100% money-back guarantee, even if the bottle is completely used up.
Pricing & Member Perks (NZD)
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