This does not suds much unless you add 1/2 cup store-bought dish liquid to the mixture. You do NOT have to add the dish liquid for suds, add castor oil for bubbles. As suds are not what cleans the dishes, it is the zote soap that cleans the dishes, and let me tell you, my dishes, pots and pans sparkle! Glassware shines! Love this stuff! ~Chef Janie PS. This is Handwashing dish soap; do NOT use in dishwasher!