This detergent performs great in terms of cleaning, leaving no scent/residue, and of course for benefiting the environment. Unfortunately, it also has a terrible side affect on certain colored items -- it ruins them!

I ran 3-4 loads of colored items before I realized the pattern of ruined items was due to the detergent. Many colored items are just fine, but 1-2 items per load were being ruined -- colors severely faded and streaked -- literally creating a "tye-died" look on what had previously been solid colors.

So, now I am using this detergent only on whites, and will definitely not be ordering again. I honestly find it just unacceptable that a company would market a product with clear eveidence that it ruins customers' clothes. (Also, after I saw this problem, I checked the reviews on [...], and customers there also reported this problem!)

I LOVE SEVEN GENERATIONS lAUNDRY DETERGENT IT IS BASED ON THE STATEMENT EVERYTHING THAT WE DO EFFECTS THE NEXT SEVEN GENERATIONS AND THIS DETERGENT DOES NOT HAVE THE PERFUMES AND DYES THAT THE OTHER DETERGENTS HAD AND I FEEL BETTER ALL THE WAY SINCE BEGAN USING OUT OF NEED FOR THE PERFUMES AND ALL WERE CAUSING HEALTH CHALLENGES AND I FEEL BETTER NOW.
IF ONE IS SENSITIVE TO OTHER SOAPS TRY THIS BRAND

Often, when one goes green, efficiency and effectiveness both are sacrificed. Not with this product! One of my kiddoes developed an allergy to the detergents we were buying in the store. I tried several brands with no success (serious contact dermatitis). Finally, I came across 7th generation on Amazon. Man, what a difference. The detergent is high efficiency (which can still be hard to find at the supermarket, gets the clothes super clean and leaves no fragrance, film, or any sign that it did not completely rinse out. My boy's reaction is gone completely! This will be my fourth order - I am hooked. Next step is to try their paper products... :)

All the best,

Jay

Earlier this year, I decided to try to move our household away from toxic chemical cleaners, who wants to inhale that stuff? One of my go-to products now is 7th Gen's Free& Clear Laundry Detergent. Not only does it do a great job on our clothes, I dilute it with water to spot clean my light beige wall to wall carpeting and car upholstery. Puppy accidents, coffee stains, and even wayward spaghetti sauce have come out, without scrubbing or discoloring the fabric. Love it.

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This is Seventh Generation's newest laundry detergent, made for high efficiency washers. It works well in standard washers as well, though, and you don't have to lug around all of the extra weight due to added water.

I have tried both the Blue Eucalyptus & Lavender scent and the White Flower & Bergamot Citrus Scent. I love both, but especially the White Flower & Bergamot Citrus, but I think that the Blue Eucalyptus & Lavender will be more popular. I have seen reviews in which many people dislike the bergamot scent...it is very bergamot-y, so if you're not sure you'd like that, I'd go with the more conventional eucalyptus-lavender scent. Both work equally well in getting your clothes clean!

The 32 ounce bottle size is perfect, lasts a long time, for an HE washer 32 loads and for a standard washer, about 21 loads.

This product is free of dyes and scented with essential oils and botanical extracts! That is one of my favorite features---goodbye to nasty, fake, chemical smells; hello to subtly scented clean clothes!

The detergent is non-toxic, biodegradable, contains no optical brighteners or petroleum-based cleaners or phosphates. It is safe for septic tanks and gray water systems. It fights stains with non-animal-derived enzymes. It leaves no residues that could irritate sensitive skin. It works in water at temperatures from 45 degrees to 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

The amount of suds this detergent produces is very low (just be aware), but it works GREAT!

You can find out more about Seventh Generation at their web site, seventhgeneration.com. They are the nation's leading brand of non-toxic and environmentally safe household products.
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