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Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwashing Detergent, Free & Clear 45 oz (1.28 kg)

 
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Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwashing Detergent, Free & Clear, 45 oz
 
3.8

(based on 136 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (79)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (14)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (12)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (28)

72%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (45)
  • Good power output (42)
  • Efficient (38)
  • Simple instructions (27)

Cons

  • Weak function (11)
  • Hard to clean (5)

Best Uses

  • Home (32)
  • Cleaning (22)
  • Dishwasher (5)
  • Kitchen (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual cleaner (36), Meticulous cleaner (28)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Great product - recommendation for use

This is a great item. I was a little worried because I read some of the bad reviews about the thick film and stuck on particles. I also read that it wasn't good for ...Read complete review

This is a great item. I was a little worried because I read some of the bad reviews about the thick film and stuck on particles. I also read that it wasn't good for pots and pans, which concerned me a bit because I do throw my pots and pans in the dishwasher from time to time.
I have used other detergents and experienced a white film, notably Palmolive Eco. I found that if I run the hot water in my sink until it gets really hot before I turn the dishwasher on, I don't experience any stuck on particles or films. I would recommend this to everyone who experiences this before you just throw the product out. It gets the water hot in the line before it starts to go through your dishwasher so your dishes aren't washed in cold water before the hot water gets there. I find this to work GREAT for me.
As for this product, I love it. No films or particles, cleans great, and there is no harsh smell when I pull my stuff out of the dishwasher. With other detergents, I always had to rinse my daughters pacifiers and other dishes because I was afraid there could be residual chemicals left on them, but not with this detergent. It's great and I would recommend it to anyone.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Avoid If You Have Hard Water

I love just about every Seventh Generation product, so I hate to write a bad review about this dishwashing powder. I want to write it, though, if it may help someone to save ...Read complete review

I love just about every Seventh Generation product, so I hate to write a bad review about this dishwashing powder. I want to write it, though, if it may help someone to save some money and not purchase this without being able to try it first. I have very hard water that leaves deposits on everything, so I have to be really picky about the dish powder I use. I have a two-drawer dishwasher that recommends using powder detergent, and I have to use a rinse aid in every cycle. I usually use a powdered detergent + Lemi-Shine + rinse aid to get my dishes clean. I hoped that I could find a natural powdered detergent that would work well. Seventh Generation, if used with rinse aid but without the Lemi-Shine, leaves a thick, nasty, hard white residue on all my dishes and silverware, and all over the insides of the dishwasher. It's horrible and it doesn't wash off! I tried handwashing everything so I could scrub the residue off, but it didn't work. I had to run my dishes through TWO more times with Cascade + Lemi-Shine + rinse aid, to get the dishes clean. Maybe this works better if you don't have Southern California hard water, but, sadly, this will kill my usually great dishwasher if I continue to try to use it.

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5.0

Best dishwasher powder available for HE

By Everything goes in the Dishwasher

from Iowa City, IA

describe yourself Homeowner

Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Powerful
  • Simple Instructions

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Cleaning
    • Home

    Comments about Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwashing Detergent, Free & Clear, 45 oz:

    I use this in a Kenmore HE dishwasher with stainless steel interior. Mom uses it in a Bosch HE with plastic interior. It not only works better than any other brand I've tried, green brands or not, but it even removes past soap scum-dulling on my oldest Williams-Sonoma glassware. I use it safely on my antique glassware and dishes on holidays as well as on contemporary stoneware and earthenware (top rack only for all of the above). My Mom now swears by this powder too. I saw a review saying the powder arrived caked-- I have never had that misfortune and have used it for four years. I keep it in the cupboard under the kitchen sink and it has always been fine.

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    5.0

    Best "Green" Dish Detergent

    By CrunchyMama

    from Battle Creek, MI

    describe yourself Casual Cleaner

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Clean Rinsing
    • Effective
    • Powerful

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Cleaning
      • Home
      • Kitchen

      Comments about Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwashing Detergent, Free & Clear, 45 oz:

      I've tried several different "green" dishwasher detergents and Seventh Generation is best by far. I've been using it for years. It cleans as well as a traditional detergent and leaves all of my dishes sparkling. I don't have to use a mountain's worth either.

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      5.0

      Functional dishwashing powder

      By E

      from CO

      describe yourself Casual Cleaner

      See all my reviews

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy to Use
      • Efficient
      • Powerful
      • Simple Instructions

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Home

        Comments about Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwashing Detergent, Free & Clear, 45 oz:

        Works well, at least in my old dishwasher. Not much smell, clean dishes and glasses.I use less than recommended, and it still cleans fine, so one box lasts for a long time.

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        5.0

        Does a good job

        By City walker

        from New York

        describe yourself Casual Cleaner

        See all my reviews

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Gets Dishes Clean

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Dishwasher

          Comments about Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwashing Detergent, Free & Clear, 45 oz:

          Gets dishes clean and is good for the planet. What more do you want?

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          5.0

          Cleans fine and is Safe!

          By AZ gal

          from AZ

          describe yourself Meticulous Cleaner

          See all my reviews

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Cleans Fine
          • Dissolves Well
          • No Caustic Odor
          • No Clumping
          • Safe for environment
          • Safe For You

          Cons

          • Hard To Fine In Stores

          Best Uses

          • Home

          Comments about Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwashing Detergent, Free & Clear, 45 oz:

          I always hated using my dishwasher, knowing how bad the products are to the environment. And the caustic smells always reminded me that I was using nasty chemicals. I've used this over a year now and my dishes come out just as clean as with other nasty products. I haven't even checked prices in a while to see if it's more expensive, because it's simply that much better to use for me and the planet.

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          5.0

          The Best, and I tried them ALL

          By fabs

          from USA

          describe yourself Meticulous Cleaner

          See all my reviews

          Pros

          • Powerful
          • Safe

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwashing Detergent, Free & Clear, 45 oz:

              I searched for the best dish detergent and I bought everything available and tried them all - this was the clear winner!! Leaves dishes clean AND most importantly it is free of harmful chemicals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you care about yourself and the environment this is the best for dishes.

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              5.0

              Great stuff!

              By Dottie

              from Woburn, MA

              describe yourself Casual Cleaner

              See all my reviews

              Pros

              • Easy to Use
              • Efficient
              • Environmentally friendly
              • NOT tested on animals
              • Powerful
              • Simple Instructions

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Cleaning

                Comments about Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwashing Detergent, Free & Clear, 45 oz:

                I have used this for seven years in my dishwasher and I have never had a problem with film, unclean dishes, or any of the problems other reviewers have noted. I don't think my water is particularly hard, so that may have something to do with my good results. I would recommend this product.

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                5.0

                Good and good for you

                By AZ gal

                from AZ

                describe yourself Casual Cleaner

                See all my reviews

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Dissolves easily
                • Powerful

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Dish Washer

                  Comments about Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwashing Detergent, Free & Clear, 45 oz:

                  Finally, a dish detergent that cleans well and is relatively good for the environment!

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                  5.0

                  Wonderful!

                  By Audrey's mom

                  from Royal Oak, MI

                  describe yourself Casual Cleaner

                  See all my reviews

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy to Use
                  • Efficient
                  • Environmentally friendly
                  • NOT tested on animals
                  • Powerful
                  • Simple Instructions

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Dishwasher

                    Comments about Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwashing Detergent, Free & Clear, 45 oz:

                    This works as well as other brands I have used (dishes come out clean, no residue), but the benefits of this are that it is environmentally friendly and does not test on animals. I figure if a product actually works well AND can claim both of those things then why not use it???

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                    5.0

                    Love this product!

                    By Maria

                    from Japan

                    describe yourself Casual Cleaner

                    See all my reviews

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy to Use
                    • Efficient
                    • Powerful
                    • Simple Instructions

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Home

                      Comments about Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwashing Detergent, Free & Clear, 45 oz:

                      I have used this product for about 3 years and love it. My dishes are clean and I know that my dishes do not have chemicals on them.

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