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Seventh Generation vs Method


We all make an effort to get our clothes crisp and clean when we get around to doing our dirty laundry. However, conventional detergents can often leave your clothes coated with chemical residues that can absorb in your skin or be breathed in when they evaporate. Luckily, there are a number of companies releasing not-toxic and biodegradable alternative detergents that freshen up your laundry the eco-friendly way. Method and Seventh Generation are two of those companies that take green laundry very seriously.

You can find our selection of Seventh Generation products here and Method products here.

Sometimes the greener choice is simple. Other times, it might not work for you.

Seventh Generation Laundry Detergent

Method Laundry Detergent

Product Details

Features a unique combination of vegetable based surfactants and enzymes to power out even the toughest stains

Loads - 20

Bottle Size - 32 fl oz (946 ml)

Triple concentrated, high efficiency

Helps remove common allergens like dust mite matter, pet dander and pollens

Loads - 32

Bottle Size - 32 fl oz (946 ml)

Pros

Non-toxic

Biodegradable

No optical brighteners

No petroleum based cleaners

No phosphates

No dyes or fragrance

Safe for septic and greywater systems

Fights stains with non-animal derived enzymes

Concentrated formula contains 2/3 less water and requires less water than conventional detergents to rinse clean. Plus, this bottle is made of 25% or more post-consumer recycled plastic

Biodegradable

No phosphates

Never tested on animals

No dyes or fragrance

Tested and approved by the Whirlpool® Institute of Fabric Science

Cons

May require fabric softener in order to get soft

Tough stains may need an additional additive

Do the math

$6.66 (each pack and not including shipping)

$12.99