Seventh Generation Natural Laundry Detergent, Free & Clear, Powder, 112-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 4) | 
| Brand: Seventh Generation
Buy New: $40.99
Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 320
Number Of Items: 4
Shipping Weight (lbs): 31.2
Dimensions (in): 17.8 x 9 x 8.9
ASIN: B000C7P4JS
Release Date: October 14, 2005
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Pack of four 112-ounce boxes of non-toxic, fragrance and dye free powdered laundry detergent (448 total ounces) | | • | Tough on dirt and stains, but gentle on clothes and the earth; won't leave residues or fragrances that can irritate sensitive skin and noses | | • | Ultra-concentrated, non-toxic, hypo-allergenic, biodegradable, Kosher certified, not tested on animals | | • | Contains no dyes, masking agents, phosphates, petroleum based cleaners, optical brighteners; safe for septic and greywater systems | | • | Seventh Generation is the leading brand of non-toxic household products, made with renewable, phosphate-free, and biodegradable ingredients, and never tested on animals |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 29 more reviews...
 Non-chlorine bleach also ages garments prematurely May 30, 2006
Young parent (Baltimore, MD, USA)
18 out of 27 found this review helpful
In my experience, this product is quite harsh on the garments, fading the colors and weakening the fabrics, leading me to conclude that its bleaching action is too strong. Although the product does not contain the common chlorine type of bleach, it contains hydrogen peroxide as a bleaching, or oxidizing, agent. Hydrogen peroxide is what people use to bleach their hair on the cheap. If you use too much, your hair comes out. So you can imagine what repeated exposure will do to your clothes. I have found mainstream products that are not labeled as containing bleach less harsh on the clothes. It would make sense that the makers of Seventh Generation upped the bleaching action because of a need to compensate for a weaker detergent effect of the natural ingredients they are using. But if my clothes wear out twice as fast as they would if they were not exposed to the bleaching, or oxidizing, action, what is the global impact of that? I would try Seventh Generation again if they offered a non-bleaching laundry detergent.
 I love this stuff! July 12, 2006
L. Anderson (Texas, USA)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
My children and I are chemically sensitive and have tried a whole host of fragrance free laundry detergents. This is the only product I have found that does not cause us to break out in a rash and it does a terrific job of cleaning our clothes. It dissolves quickly and cleans effectively. We have been using this product for around six months now and have not noticed any wash related wear or fading of our clothing. The price is also extremely reasonable compared to what we were paying for other 'sensitive' products. I can highly recommend this product.
Works great and good for the environment November 5, 2006
D. Whittle
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I've been using the Seventh Generation Detergent for about 6 months now. For my family it's a God send because it doesn't have any dyes, scents, stray chemicals, etc. It's cleans as well as any other detergent I've ever used and rinses out better than any other.
 does not get my clothes clean January 4, 2008
J. Stout (Portsmouth, Ohio)
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
I am really disappointed with this product. Surely, it is a godsend for those who do have chemical sensitivities, but our family chose Seventh Generation because we have a septic system and we don't want to potentially pollute the groundwater. It's a bonus that less pollution is created in the manufacturing process to make this detergent versus "regular" detergents.
Well, the part that bums me out is that it does not get the laundry clean. The clothes and towels looked dingy coming out of the washer and smelled unpleasant, but for awhile I chalked that up to the absence of fragrance and brightening agents. Then I started paying closer attention and convinced myself after carefully inspecting some shirts my husband had worn working out in the job that the detergent was not getting the soil out. In short, it doesn't work. It doesn't get the clothes clean.
I have tried using larger than the recommended quantity detergent per load and using high wash temperatures, and this does help, but then I figure, what good is that for the environment if I am now washing my laundry with hot water when I used to use cold? And what is the benefit of creating less pollution ounce per ounce when I am using twice as MUCH of the detergent now.
I find this to be true for all of the Seventh Generation laundry detergents I have tried: powder and liquid. I find that the type with the orange fragrance worked best for me, because at least it helped mask the B.O., but honestly, I dislike other no-fragrance detergents, including Tide, which at least gets the dirt out.
I still am using 7th Generation while looking for another alternative, but I am dissatisfied.
Great laundry detergent November 14, 2006
Constance
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I really love this laundry detergent. It cleans everyone's clothes very well (including my 18 month-old toddler's clothes - sometimes his clothes can get quite dirty). I think it is really worth the extra cost knowing that the ingredients are environmentally sound.
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