Two dishware experts weigh in on whether or not you should wash your new dishes before using them for the first time.

Though some dish soap manufacturers have removed those particular ... detergent companies aren’t required to include it on the label. Phthalates—a class of chemicals known as plasticizers ...

This dish soap is sudsy and rinses well with no leftover ... that information will likely be noted on the label. These types of formulas will be gentler on your hands and the environment but ...

Okay, not quite anything, but the surfactants in dish soap — the chemicals that help water cut through grease — are what make the cleaner such an efficient workhorse both in the sink and ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — It’s a kitchen staple we all rely on—dish soap. The best ones don’t just cut through grease; they can tackle all kinds of messes around your home! Consumer Reports ...