This Is the Only Hand Soap I’ll Ever Keep in My Kitchen and It’s on Sale for Black Friday (It Always Sells Out)

If there’s one home appliance I consistently rely on, it’s my dishwasher. The time and energy it saves me from standing over the sink is invaluable and, let’s face it: I’d take cooking over cleaning any day. However, because I live in a world where I have to do both, it also means I’ve spent my fair share of time washing dishes by hand. In fact, there are even dishes I’d rather wash on my own — like pots and pans.

If I’m being completely honest, my biggest pain point with washing dishes manually is how dried out my hands are afterwards. As far as I’m concerned, it’s just a good practice to have a tried-and-trusted hand soap in the kitchen — especially because dish soap simply isn’t as kind to my skin! That’s why I always keep a bottle of Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Hand Soap right on my sink as a solution.

Even better, you can score up to 40% off sitewide during Grove Collaborative’s Green Week through December 1. (That includes my favorite hand soap and more!)

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Made with olive oil and aloe vera, Mrs. Meyer’s Hand Soap is a highly effective option for those looking for a hydrating soap to use in kitchens, bathrooms, and more. Through Grove Collaborative, the garden-inspired hand soap is available in 20 fragrances that include popular everyday scents like Lavender, seasonal scents like Gingerbread, and classically clean scents such as Lemon Verbena and Rain Water. 

Each aromatic soap contains essential oils that vary depending on which scent you choose. Types include orange peel oil, clove leaf oil, black currant seed oil, and more. The soap is also toxin-free and cruelty-free, as confirmed by Grove Co., and prides itself on being made without artificial colors, parabens, and phthalates. Mrs. Meyer’s hand soaps are available individually as a single purchase, or you can save 20% on your first order with a refill subscription. Subscriptions range from every month to every six months, giving you complete control over the frequency.

Over the years, I’ve tried a variety of Mrs. Meyer’s products from dish soap to surface cleaners to candles, and none of them have let me down. However, it was Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Hand Soap that started it all. I’m somewhat of a hand soap connoisseur, which makes me extremely picky about them — down to the texture and quality of foam. But don’t let a surprisingly foamy soap fool you: That’s not all that makes one great, and you could still walk away feeling like your hands aren’t totally clean. Fortunately, that’s not the case with Mrs. Meyer’s. 

What I love about this liquid soap, other than its reasonably effective amount of foam, is its ingredients. The soap is made with olive oil and aloe vera, so it both moisturizes and soothes your skin. I also love that the soap lathers well and smells great, too. And if you prefer foam soap over liquid, the brand offers a foaming hand soap alternative!

Mrs. Meyer’s even releases seasonal soap fragrances that are better to get your hands on (and in) sooner rather than later. That’s not only because they’re only around for a limited time, but also because they tend to sell out. You can also purchase some seasonal soaps, such as Snowdrop, in a refill kit if you want it to last longer without making a second order. Hand soap bundles are also available, including holiday-ready scents. If you’re like me and will be doing a lot of fall and winter entertaining and baking, don’t let hand soap be the one item you forget on your list.

Buy: Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Hand Soap, $4.78 (normally 5.99)