Best washing up liquids: 5 top buys for cleaning your dishes

Looking for a simple solution to keep your dishes squeaky clean? The best washing up liquids from our pick will do the job. Some of you may be thinking that all washing up liquids are the same, and it doesn't matter which one you use. However, while they are all created to do the same thing – clean your dishes – some have fewer chemicals than others, or are super-tough on stains or great smelling. We've rounded up a good selection to give you plenty of choice.

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The best washing up liquids

A great all-rounder, this is our pick of the best washing up liquids. It comes in a 100 per cent recycled plastic bottle and is made from completely biodegradable plant-based ingredients. We've found that it does a good job on tough stains, it's great for those with sensitive skin and a little goes a long way. In terms of the scent, our favourite is the Chamomile & Clementine, but they also have the very pleasant Pomegranate & Fig, Lily & Lotus, Lemon & Aloe and a zero-fragrance alternative.

Kind to the environment while leaving you with sparkling dishes, this is the best washing up liquid for those who have sensitive skin. Vegan, cruelty-free and Allergy UK certified, this non-fragranced delicate liquid foams to cut through grease with ease. You can also use it to clean hard waterproof surfaces.

A great value washing up liquid that is a fraction of the price of other brands, this lemon-scented liquid does a good job of cutting through grease and baked-on foods. The scent, although strong, isn't overpowering, and a little of the product goes a long way in terms of foam. For clean dishes and a happy wallet, this is the best washing liquid you can buy.

This ultra-concentrated washing-up liquid is great for times when you've left the washing up a little too long, and are have stubborn food to remove as a result. One pump into your dirty pan, bowl or oven dish and wiping clean will be easy. It's also biodegradable, cruelty-free and vegan, and for those who aren't keen on the Lemon and Mint scent, it comes in Clementine or Cucumber, too. We probably wouldn't suggest using it as an everyday washing up liquid, but it's definitely our choice of the best washing up liquid for really tough stains.

A credit to the rest of the Waitrose ECOlogical range, this washing up liquid cuts through dirt with ease, all while smelling lovely and being kind to the planet. Featuring a recyclable label, bottle and cap, this eco-friendly washing up liquid will leave your dishes squeaky clean and your kitchen smelling divine. Some reviewers felt it made their skin dry on their hands, but washing up gloves would solve that problem. Our top pick of the best supermarket washing up liquid.