Frequently Asked

A plant-based, enzyme-powered cleaner built specifically to break down sticky dough, starch, and gluten residue. Spray, soak, or rub a pump onto a dough-coated bowl, hand or utensil — give it 30 seconds — and the dough lifts off without scrubbing.

Dish soap is designed to dissolve grease and oil — it pushes starch around but doesn't break it down. Our formula uses lab-grade amylase enzymes that target starch and gluten directly, so dough actually digests off the surface rather than smearing.

Two things working together: soap nut powder provides natural saponins that lift residue from the surface, and amylase enzymes chemically cut the starch bonds that make dough so clingy. Together, they break dough down at the molecular level so it rinses away.

Sourdough bakers, home cooks, pizza dough fans, professional bakers, and anyone tired of scrubbing dried dough off bowls, banneton baskets, dough hooks, or hands.

Add 1–2 pumps to a dough-covered bowl with a splash of warm water. Let it sit for 30 seconds (1–2 minutes for dried-on dough). Wipe or rinse — that's it.

For hands: pump directly onto wet hands and rub like soap.

About 30 seconds for fresh dough. 1–2 minutes for dried-on residue. For severely caked-on dough left overnight, give it a full 5 minutes and apply a second pump.

Yes — that's its specialty. Use 2× the amount and let it sit a bit longer (1–2 minutes). The enzymes break down even hardened, papery dough crusts.

Yes. Safe on stainless steel, glass, ceramic, plastic, silicone, and wood. No bleach or abrasives that could scratch coated or anodised bowls.

No. Rattan and cane bannetons should always be cleaned dry — brush flour out with a stiff brush and air dry. Soaking ruins the basket and strips the flour seasoning that prevents dough from sticking. Use Dissolve My Dough on the bowl or dough hook instead.

Absolutely. It's gentle enough for daily use and works the same on dough-covered hands as it does on bowls. Many bakers keep a bottle by the sink for exactly this.

1 pump for a medium mixing bowl. 2 pumps for a 6-quart proving tub. A little goes a long way — the enzymes are concentrated.

Soap nut powder (natural saponin surfactant), lab-grade amylase enzyme, xanthan gum (plant-derived thickener), glyceryl heptanoate (plant-derived solubilizer), coco-betaine (gentle coconut-derived cleanser), citric acid (pH balance), potassium sorbate (food-safe preservative), and water.

Yes — 100% plant-based, no animal-derived ingredients or testing.

Yes — certified cruelty-free through the Leaping Bunny program. Never tested on animals.

No added fragrance. You'll notice a very subtle natural scent from the soap nut and enzymes themselves — nothing artificial.

All ingredients are food-grade quality. While it's not meant to be eaten, residue rinses away cleanly and is safe to use on anything that contacts food.

Yes to both. The formula breaks down naturally, won't disrupt septic systems, and is fully biodegradable.

No — the cleaner itself rinses cleanly. But never pour dough chunks down the drain (with or without Dissolve My Dough) — dough swells with water and is a classic cause of blocked pipes. Always bin the loosened dough.

A regular home baker (1–2 bakes per week) gets 2–3 months out of an 8 oz / 237 ml bottle. Heavy bakers go through one a month.

All bottles are the same 8 oz / 237 ml size. The 2-pack saves about 10%, and the 3-pack saves about 15% per bottle compared to buying singles.

Not yet — we're working on it. Subscribe to our email list to be the first to know when it launches.

We mix, label, and ship every bottle by hand from our small batch facility in Melbourne, Australia.

Yes — we ship worldwide. Shipping cost and time depend on your country, shown at checkout.

Within Australia: 2–5 business days. International: typically 7–14 business days, depending on your country.

Because we make every bottle by hand, please allow up to 2 days for us to dispatch your order.

Visit /pages/tracking and enter your tracking number. You'll also receive a tracking link by email the moment your order ships.

If it's been more than 7 business days since you ordered (within Australia) or 21 days (international) and you haven't received a shipping email, drop us a message via the help button — we'll chase it for you straight away.

30-day satisfaction guarantee. If Dissolve My Dough isn't working for you for any reason, get in touch within 30 days of delivery and we'll make it right.

Visit our returns page, pick the closest reason, and submit the short form. We'll respond within 24 hours with next steps.

If your order arrived damaged, leaking, or was the wrong item — we cover return shipping. For change-of-mind returns, return shipping is on you.

Yes. We'd rather you tell us it didn't work than leave you stuck with it. Be honest in your return note and we'll sort it.