Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwasher Gel, 45-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 6)

by Seventh Generation

Product Features

• Pack of six bottles, 42 ounces each
• Gets dishes sparkling clean
• Chlorine-free and non-toxic
• Contains plant-derived enzymes
• Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging

Product Description

Scent Name: Lemon

Amazon.com Product Description

The non-toxic formula of Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwasher Gel makes effortless work of whatever is waiting in your dishwasher, without the use of phosphates or chlorine. Scented with 100% whole essential oils & botanical extracts. For maximum effectiveness in hard water, use it with Seventh Generation Rinse Aid.

Protecting Planet Home

At Seventh Generation, we know your home is your world. For the past 20 years, it's been our mission to help you protect your world with our environmentally responsible and effective household products. By choosing Seventh Generation household products, you create a healthy environment for you and your family.

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Product Description

Makes effortless work of whatever is waiting in your dishwasher, without the use of phosphates or chlorine. This NEW & improved plant-derived formula now contains enzymes for greater cleaning power.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 17.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000C4AZ8Q
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (127 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,380 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #15 in Health & Personal Care > House Supplies > Dishwashing > Dishwasher Detergent

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Frustrated with film!, February 12, 2008

By 

Tonya Griffith (Lexington, KY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwasher Gel, Lemon Scent, 42-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 6) (Health and Beauty)

I love Seventh Generation products. This product is horrible though. It leaves a film on silicone items, e.g. my colander and muffin pans, and sometimes silverware. I have tried everything to no avail. I will not buy this product again. I hope I find a green product that works. I don't want to go back to Cascade.

ON SECOND THOUGHT....

I want to revise my rating. I browsed Seventh Generation's FAQ section, and they recommended using less if you have soft water. This is what they wrote:

QUESTION: Why is there a residue on my dishes after using the Seventh Generation Automatic Dish Detergent? Is this residue safe?

ANSWER: The residue that periodically is found on clean dishes is caused by the level of hardness in your water and the amount of detergent that is used, accordingly.

If you have hard water you will need to use a rinse aid. Our product does not have phosphates in it, which can act as a rinse aid. With extremely hard water, the detergent will need the assistance of the rinse aid, which acts as a buffer so that minerals from the water and soils are not redeposited on the clean dishes and glasses.

If you have soft water you will need to reduce the amount of the detergent that you use per load. If you are using too much detergent, it will be impossible for your dish washer to rinse off the extra detergent and the minerals from the water.

The residue has no health impacts.

I gave it a shot. It worked! There's no film when I don't fill the prewash cup and skip that cycle. Since I rinse my dishes before I load them it makes more sense to go through a normal cycle and skip prewash. My overzealous, germaphobic ways got me into trouble. I change my writing to 4.5 stars.

85 of 97 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Consumer Reports investigation..., August 14, 2007

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LL - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwasher Gel, Free & Clear, 42 Ounce Bottles (Pack of 6) (Health and Beauty)

If it had not been for the following (9/07), I'd have given this a 3 rating. However, on an investigation of biodegradable "green" products, Consumer Reports wrote: (RE:) "Biodegradable" detergents. 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. A spokeswoman said the company would remove the claim and review its product line and labeling. Biodegradability of two other detergents--Earth Friendly Product's Wave automatic dishwasher gel and Planet Ultra Dishwashing Liquid--was certified by reputable independent groups."

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars You Practically Have To Wash The Dishes Before The Wash, March 8, 2008

By 

L. Shirley "Laurie's Boomer Views" (Huntington Beach,CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwasher Gel, Lemon Scent, 42-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 6) (Health and Beauty)

Like others here, I am trying to switch over to Eco-Friendly products as much as possible. I've had pretty good luck so far using brands such as Mrs. Meyers,Method(my favorite) and Earth Friendly, and thougt I'd give this one a try.And again like others here, I was very disappointed with this "Seventh Generation Dishwasher Gel".

My dishwasher is fairly new, about a year old, and it works really well. Usually even for pots and pans, I don't have to scrub them first, and usually I don't even have to use the pots and pans cycle(saving energy that way), so the first time I loaded it up to be used with this gel, I did it as usual. Just a quick rinse of excess food,barely even getting my hands wet.When the load was done, I couldn't believe all the dishes I had to wash over due to food particles, and the pots and pans were really bad.

I tried it again, this time, giving an extra good rinse and scraping of the pans, and used the pots and pans cycle. No change, there were still dishes that needed a do over. Each time the same thing..ARGHHH!
Also, I didn't have the film others have mentioned- I used Ecover Natural Rinse Aid 16 fl. oz. which works really well - but there was a powerful bleach like smell from the detergent that lingered for quite a while and made my eyes tear.

So what's the use of a dishwasher if you have to wash the dishes first?
I'm not giving up on eco-friendly products, becasue I have been happy with other products. I am going to try one of the brands recommended by the other reviewers here, and add my low rating to the average for this one.

I'm glad I didn't sign up for the 'subscribe and save' on this product. It isnt something I would use again or recommend. I'm eating out tonight(let someone else do the dishes for a change)....thanks...Laurie

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