Dish Soap
Liquid dish soap must follow the standard 3.4 oz carry-on liquids rule, but larger bottles fly fine in checked baggage.
Carry-on
Allowed with conditions
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed under the 3-1-1 liquids rule. Liquid dish soap counts as a liquid — each container must hold 3.4 oz (100 mL) or less and fit in your quart-size liquids bag along with your other carry-on liquids.
Checked-bag details
Allowed in any reasonable quantity in checked baggage, with no size restriction.
Quantity limit
100 ml (per container)
Special instructions
Solid dish soap bars or dishwasher pods/tablets are not liquids and have no size restriction in carry-on.
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FAQ
- Can I bring dish soap in my carry-on?
- Yes, if the container holds 3.4 oz (100 mL) or less and fits in your quart-size liquids bag. Larger bottles need to go in checked luggage.
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Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-08-02
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.