Palmolive 4X Concentrated* Dish Gel

Name: Palmolive® Shake and Clean
Brand: Palmolive

How It Works

A breakthrough 4X
concentrated* dish gel

Powerfully cut grease with Palmolive’s breakthrough concentrated dish gel.

This concentrated formula powerfully cuts grease with 100% biodegradable cleaning ingredients, leaving dishes sparkling clean. Plus, the reusable, recyclable bottle is made from 100% recycled plastic!

You can experience the power of Palmolive, while consuming 75% less plastic per refill.**

Available in 1-pack starter kits and 3-pack refill kits

^{*5 oz gel + water = 20 oz yield
**Using an existing bottle vs. buying a new 20 oz Palmolive bottle}

50+ Years
Trusted Clean

With 50+ years of trusted cleaning, you can depend on Palmolive to cut grease on contact and help you clean quickly. As always, our family-friendly dishwashing liquid formulas are safe to use with 0% parabens and phosphates and 100% biodegradable cleaning ingredients.

Did you know that the Palmolive bottles transitioned to recycled plastic last year?

Learn more about Colgate-Palmolive’s vision and leadership in sustainability here

Download our latest sustainability report here

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FAQ

A Few Key Questions on Usage

Why do the instructions say to shake from "side to side" instead of "up & down"?

In our testing the gel activates quicker when you shake from side to side in a semicircular movement.
Why do I need to use warm water? What happens if I use room temperature or cold water?

We recommend warm water because it will help the gel dissolve faster. You can use cold or room temperature water but it might take a little longer for the gel to dissolve.
My dish soap is a bit watery - is that normal?

The dish soap will still work if watery, but this is likely caused by the addition of too much water. Next time, try using only 15 oz of water as indicated with a line on the bottle.
My dish soap is a bit thick - is that normal?

Yes, the dish soap will still work if it looks thick or cloudy, but this is likely caused by the addition of too little water. After you use some product add a little additional water and shake again. Next time, try using only 15 oz of water as indicated with a line on the bottle.
Can the gel be used in another bottle?

Though the product may function, we do not recommend using any non-Palmolive bottle as we cannot guarantee the usage experience. However, the refill gel pouch CAN be reactivated with water in any Palmolive 20 oz dish soap bottle. Please use in a clean Palmolive bottle at least 20 oz in size in order to create the best experience. Make sure to secure the cap before shaking and you MUST dilute before using per the usage instructions. Please follow the warnings on the label.

A Few Key Questions on Environmental Impact

How does this help me save on plastic usage?

Each refill pouch contains 75% less plastic (when refilling an existing 20oz bottle) than a brand new bottle of 20 oz Palmolive. So each time you refill an existing 20oz bottle you are able to reduce your waste. We measure this plastic by weight.
Is the packaging made from recycled material?

The bottle is made with 100% post-consumer recycled plastic. Other components (gel pack, cartons) are not made from recycled material.
Are the bottle and cap recyclable?

The bottle and cap are fully recyclable. Please empty bottle before recycling.
Why isn't the refill pouch recyclable?

In order to ensure a structurally sound refill pouch we need to utilize a film structure that currently is not recyclable. This is an industry wide concern however we are actively working towards improving said structure to be recyclable in the long term.
Is the packaging (carton/box) for the starter kit and refill kits recyclable?

The carton that the gel packs come in are fully recyclable. The pouch that contains the gel itself is not currently recyclable but we are working to find alternative recyclable materials for next year.