Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwasher Gel, Lemon Scent, 42-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 6)
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Product Reviews of Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwasher Gel, Lemon Scent, 42-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 6)
Product Review: Is it really a good alternative? Probably not.
Summary: 2 Stars
I have been trying to make changes, particularly with regards to cleaning products and conservation, in my household that are more responsible for the environment and safer for my family. So, I was really excited when I found this on the shelf of my local grocery. But, what a disappointment it has been!!
First of all, even though I know it can be wasteful of water, I am a pre-rinser. So, I never expected that I wouldn't have to pre-rinse with this stuff. [Side note: I have always been baffled by those people who put really dirty dishes straight into their dishwashers hoping for a cleaning miracle. First of all, no matter what kind of detergent you use, or how good your washer is, all that stuff isn't going to come off. Secondly, putting really grimey dishes into your washer is like playing russian roulette - one day you're going to lose and you'll either end up with a hefty bill when you break your washer or when you have to call a plumber to unclog your drains.] But, no amount of pre-rinsing, or increasing the amount of detergent you use, is going to make your dishes come out cleaner. For the effort you have to exert, and the amount of water you must use in the pre-rinse, you might as well go all the way and finish washing your dishes by hand.
I also get a huge amount of soap film on my stuff using this product. I tried varying the amount of detergent, making sure I've not overloaded or underloaded the washer, as well as adding a rinse aid as suggested by Seventh Generation (I find this recommendation for a rinse aid quite ironic -- talk about environmentally UN-friendly stuff). Nothing worked. The scum is still there so I definitely don't agree with the claim on the bottle that says "gets your dishes sparkling clean..."
Unfortunately, I think this stuff is a just a gimmic aimed at people who want to do their part in helping the environment. I can't figure out what's worse... spending a lot of water pre-rinsing and having to re-wash dishes after they come out of the washer so they resemble "clean" or just using a more reliable detergent that might contain some chlorine and phosphates? I think I'll go back to my old reliable -- Cascade.
Product Review: It saddens me to write this but this gel simply does not do its job
Summary: 1 Stars
Ok, first of all, I consider myself to be pretty environmentally conscious (I'm obsessed with recycling, eat mostly organic vegetarian food, 95% of my health and beauty products are all natural, cruelty free, phosphate and paraben free etc.). I've used other 7th Generation products, and while they weren't great they were at least satisfactory. I pay a lot of attention about things I purchase, check out company's background, ratings on sites like [...] etc. and I know 7th Generation is environment, health and animal friendly. That's why I feel really bad about writing this review but I have to say that this gel does not clean my dishes AT ALL--I think I'd get better results running my dishwasher without it. First time I tried it I did a normal wash with a normal amount of gel. When I opened the door after the cycle was done the dishes looked pretty much the same as they did when I put them in. There were cereal bits stuck to the bowls, coffee mugs still had coffee in them, plates had bits of food on them. Now, I always rinse out everything before I put it in so the dishes weren't all that dirty to begin with. I decided to run it again, this time putting in enormous amounts of gel and putting my dishwasher on the 'heavy wash' setting. That barely made a difference--the dishes were still dirty. I feel really bad about wasting water for that second load. Sorry 7th Generation, I'm just telling it like it is. :(Product Review: Just as good as the Cascaid we switched from.
Summary: 5 Stars
We switched over from cascaid complete for environmental reasons and I have seen no difference in the cleanliness of our dishes. Works well - lasts just as long... We are converts...
And, even if it wasn't just as good - wouldn't it be worth it for the environment.
Product Review: Just doesn't clean
Summary: 1 Stars
Despite "using less" as recommended by the manufacturer; despite using a rinse-aid; despite underloading the dishwasher -- this gel simply does not get my dishes clean. There is food residue left behind on everything, even non-stick pans. I'm switching back to a low-phosphate commercial brand (Palmolive is under 2% phosphate).Product Review: LOVE!
Summary: 5 Stars
It feels great to be responsible when it comes to being "green" but Seventh Generation really makes it easy when they have such great products! I have fairly soft water where I live so I only have to use about 1/2 of a cup to wash a load of dishes. It works just as well as other name brand products without all the chemicals. AND if you use the subscribe and save feature the cost goes way down! Can't say enough good things about this product!