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: gentle plant-based cleansers lift residue off the surface, while two food-grade enzymes do the real work. Amylase cuts the starch chains and protease relaxes the gluten net, so dough stops being dough and 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 a pump or two to the dough-covered bowl with warm water. Not boiling: very hot water can set the residue harder. Swirl it so it reaches the whole surface, leave it for about 10 minutes, then rinse.

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

About 10 minutes for a typical bowl or jar. With thicker dough, agitate lightly partway through. On hands it works in the time it takes to wash them.

Yes, that's its specialty. Give dried-on dough the full 10 minutes with a light swirl partway through. Heavily caked jars may want a second, shorter pass.

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 After 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, since the enzymes are concentrated.

Water, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate (a gentle coconut and amino-acid cleanser), Coco-Glucoside (a coconut and fruit-sugar cleanser), Glycerin (plant-derived, keeps hands from drying out), Amylase (the starch-cutting enzyme), 1,2-Hexanediol (keeps the formula fresh and stable), Protease (the gluten-relaxing enzyme), Sodium Citrate (softens water and balances pH), and Disodium EDTA (a trace helper for hard water).

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

Yes. Never tested on animals, at any stage.

No added fragrance. You'll notice a very subtle natural scent from the plant cleansers and enzymes themselves, nothing artificial.

The enzymes are FCC food-grade and the formula is made without harsh chemicals. It's not meant to be eaten, but residue rinses away cleanly and it's safe 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 After Dough), since 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.

Yes. Choose Subscribe and Save on the product page for an extra 5% off every delivery. It auto-renews, and you can skip or cancel anytime.

We mix, label, and ship every bottle by hand in small batches.

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

We dispatch in 1–2 business days. Domestic delivery typically takes 2–5 business days after that, and international orders usually land in 7–14.

Shipping is free on orders over $50.

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 (domestic) or 21 days (international) and you haven't received a shipping email, drop us a message via the help button and we'll chase it for you straight away.

30-day satisfaction guarantee. If After 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.