Dial
Dial Advanced Clean Gold Antibacterial Deodorant Bar Soap
The verdict
Dial Advanced Clean Gold is praised for its fresh scent and cleaning power, though some long-time users report the formula or bar quality has changed recently.
What parents love
- • fresh, clean scent
- • rich creamy lather
- • good value for price
- • effective odor control
Worth knowing
- • bar dissolves too quickly
- • doesn't stick to new bars
- • formula seems different now
Beyond the listing
Reviewers appreciate the soap's antibacterial effectiveness, lathering quality, and moisturizing properties without excessive dryness. However, opinions vary: some find it effective for acne and body odor, while others consider it an old-fashioned product with a mild antiseptic scent that dries skin slightly and leaves yellow residue on light surfaces.
Holds up elsewhere
- good lathering and foamy lather
- moisturizing without excessive dryness
- effective for acne-prone skin
- effective for stubborn body odor
- long-lasting bars
- good value in bulk
- clean, mild scent
Comes up as a drawback
- leaves slight skin dryness
- old-fashioned, boring soap
- mild antiseptic smell
- leaves golden-yellow ring on light surfaces
Safety check — clear
We cross-checked this product and its manufacturer against CPSC recall notices, NHTSA child-seat recalls, FDA recalls and the AAP's safe-sleep criteria on August 31, 2026, and found no active recall or safe-sleep concern. That is a check of the public recall record, not a test of the product.
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