Seventh Generation Natural Laundry DetergentThere was recently an article in the consumer report which stated that seventh generation natural laundry detergent wasn't biodegradable. Consumer report stated commenting on Seventh Generation's dishwasher gel: "Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwashing Gel is said to break down in the environment. But the claim broke down when we found that the product contains a petroleum-derived agent that doesn't readily biodegrade." quote from consumerreport.org I raised this with issue with the management of Seventh Generation and they wrote back adament that their product was completely biodegradable. The email I got back was the following: "Good day Steve, When more information arises we will publish it here on washing-machine-wizard.com Seventh Generation Natural Laundry Detergent combines vegetable based surfactants and enzymes to not only to remove the dirt and stains from your clothing, but also to be eco-friendly. What are surfactants? The short, easy answer is that a surfactant is the all-important ingredient in detergent or soap that breaks the surface tension of the water. Essentially, that means that fabrics placed in the soap or detergent will get much cleaner, as opposed to simply swishing them around in plain water. The pros for using Seventh Generation Natural Laundry Detergent seem to far outweigh the cons. To begin with, conventional laundry detergents most likely contain ingredients that will leave a residue behind on your clothes and towels, which can make your skin itchy and irritated. This environmentally friendly detergent doesn’t irritate sensitive skin since it doesn’t contain any dyes, petroleum based cleaners, chlorine, masking agents, optical brighteners, or phosphates. This company does not use animals to test their product and their ingredients are not animal-based. Seventh Generation offers a new stain fighting formula that is supposed to be excellent in stain removal due to the addition of non-animal derived enzymes to the formula. However, this product is still gentle on fabric and not harmful to the environment. Seventh Generation detergent is kosher certified and it is safe for grey water and septic systems. It is fragrance free (no artificial fragrances added), which is beneficial for those who are sensitive to good and bad odors. The suds from this detergent wash out much easier than conventional laundry detergents, leaving your clothes feeling fresher. Seventh Generation works in all temperatures of water and removes even set-in stains. It is gentle enough to use on infant clothing, blankets, towels and washcloths and yet, also works on cleaning out messy diaper stains. This eco-friendly detergent is successful for pre-treating stains as well as using it in the washing machine for the entire load.Ultra-concentrated, with a shelf-life of about two years, Seventh Generation is economical. Available online, the Seventh Generation company makes their product obtainable by anyone who might not have a store in the vicinity that carries their products. The container is easy to manage with a large handle and large spout and the container is recyclable. Although there are a few cons for using Seventh Generation Natural Liquid Laundry Detergent, consumers reported they would probably continue to purchase the product. A few consumers have reported that the liquid detergent makes their clothes smell stinky even after drying. The price of this product is a bit higher than other eco-friendly marketed detergents. Gym clothes still have a heavy body odor smell after washing with Seventh Generation detergent. White clothing, towels and fabric in general don’t come out sparkly white with this detergent, so other harsh chemicals have to be used, which defeats the purpose of using an eco-friendly product. Overall, Seventh Generation Natural Liquid Laundry Detergent seems to live up to its claims of being friendly to the environment and not testing their products on animals. It seems to work for the majority of fabrics and clothing.
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This biodegradable detergent is marketed as non-toxic and hypo-allergenic. The ingredients in Seventh Generation Natural Liquid Laundry Detergent are: water, corn and coconut based surfactants, glycerin, non-animal-derived enzymes, natural water softener, borax (an alkalinity builder), sodium gluconate (an agent to wash away soils), salt (viscosity control agent), natural fragrance (citrus oil) and preservatives (less than 0.05%).