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.
Sometimes the greener choice is simple. Other times, it might not work for you. Tell us your preference by voting and commenting below.
Product Details
Features a unique combination of vegetable based surfactants and enzymes to power out even the toughest stains
Loads - 32
Bottle Size - 50 fl oz (1.47 L)
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
$11.99
$10.49
Comments (3)
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jordan Reply
Tue, August 19 2008, 09:35 AM
The Seventh Generation detergent works great in my new High Efficiency washing machine.
David Reply
Wed, August 20 2008, 06:28 PM
I vote for Seventh Generation for its pretty cool name which comes from the Great Law of the Iroquois that states: "In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations." Also, according to its website, the company dedicates 10% of its profits to non-profit community, environmental, health, and responsible business organizations working for positive change!
Maria Reply
Wed, October 29 2008, 02:19 PM
The seventh generation one works well but I don't like the smell very much. Or the lack of it. I guess it's greener without a fragrance but I do like my clothes to smell nice and fresh after I've washed them.