Seventh Generation Free & Clear Natural Dishwasher Detergent Packs - 45ct

I have never left a review before. This is the worst dish washing pod on the market. It left grease on all of my plates and I ended up hand washing all of my dishes. This is a green washing product that’s not even nontoxic because the wrapping is still plastic. You might as well get the name brand dish washing pod that’s not green washing and actually works to fight against the grease.

I've used these for nearly two years and they've been great. Clean dishes, no residue. But I recently read about the dangers of ethoxylate and was dismayed to find this product contains it. I also discovered this product is not on the recommended list by EWG, and the version of ethoxylate that this product contains is rated a C. I will be switching. I buy SG out of trust, and it's frustrating to make these discoveries!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product smells great, is quick and easy to use. Left my dishes clean with no residue. The packaging is simple and convenient for anyone to use. Would recommend to others.

As other reviewers have stated, these packs tend not to dissolve completely during a wash cycle and when the cycle ends, residue can be found inside the dishwasher and on the dishes and flatware, etc. We even called for dishwasher service, thinking our old dishwasher was the problem, but the service representative showed us that if we throw the packs in a flatware basket the pack should dissolve during the cycle and do its job. We have found this to be the case. Still deducting two stars for having to use this workaround, and for *Seventh Generation’s choice of using PVA plastic.*

Before buying this product, I thought that the reviewers the crunchy granola type were kind of crazy going on and on about polyvinyl alcohol as the ingredient used to make the clear pod outer casing. However after I've bought two boxes of the stuff I've done more research and found that it's made from petrochemicals. It seems counterintuitive that a brand that portrays itself as environmentally friendly is using a unnecessary petrochemical ingredient. While the Pod does dissolve it never really goes away from the environment. I think it's creepy that this dissolvable plastic is now in our waterways and water system and possibly in our bodies. There seems to be no conclusive evidence that this ingredient is environmentally safe or safe for humans or animals to digest which is what will happen if the water treatment systems can't get rid of this ingredient. Also during storms a lot of water waste will just run out to the ocean if water treatment systems are overwhelmed. Once my two boxes are completely used up I will never buy dishwasher or laundry detergent pods ever again. If this is not enough to convince you then speak to Appliance technicians and they will tell you that pods can clog up and ruin dishwashers or clothes washers. If this ingredient is truly safe to use than I'd like to see the company CEO dissolve a few of the pods casings into a glass of water and drink it. I happened to switch to this brand because it is unscented. The positive is that it is unscented. The Cascade brand made all my silicone utensils smell and food taste weird. Despite this company's greenwashing efforts I will still try the powdered detergent in cardboard boxes that they sell, just not the pods, to see if they clean dishes well and aren't too environmentally destructive.

I used this product in the past which worked fine but then switched to Blueland pods since they are uncovered/not covered in Poly vinyl Alcohol film plastic. Yes, folks, PVA is plastic, fossil fuel derived & will release microplastics into our water system. As soon as this box Is done I’m going back to Blueland. SG you can do better! Safer choice should remove your certification

I tried this to be gentle on my septic system. I have well water. These worked BETTER than my Finish Ultimate( which I loved) I didnt even use a rinse aid and my limed up canning jars came out beautiful. Worth every pemny

Left a residue on all of my dishes. Really disappointed as I’ve been having a hard time finding dishwasher detergent/pods that are cruelty free.

These pods don’t work! I run multiple cycles with the same pod or new pods and the pods don’t dissolve at all. There isn’t anything wrong with my dishwasher since other brand pods work. I’m so disappointed because I usually love this brand and I have a fragrance allergy and love how many free and clear options there are but this product has been disappointing!

I have used these pods for a very long time. I’m not sure if there is a new formula change but they are not melting, like not even a little bit.

Gets the job done with no chemical odor no fragrance no water marks no harsh ingredients for health or environment First "green" detergent that works as well as harmful detergents

I bought these for when placing baby bottles and pump parts in the dishwasher. They're okay. I sometimes found white spots on the items, which I didn't like

Happy with these and have repurchased several times. Wish they would lower the price though

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love anything that has a crisp lemon scent. The packaging is easy to open an close. These seventh generation dish pod clean dish extremely well and leave the spotless. I also approve the price and they are affordable.

I have used nothing but 7th Gen products since they first entered the market, but they have moved further and further away from "clean" products.... now they are billing their stuff as "the safer choice." Safer for whom? With the news about microplastics polluting our world, I find it unconscionable that 7th Gen thinks plastic encapsulated detergent is a "safer choice." 75% of PVA (what they use) is still in our waterways and elsewhere - yes, it breaks down, but only into microplastics. I've used the liquid free & clear detergent because of this, but now the liquid form has been discontinued by the company. And the reviews on the powder formulation, as well as my experience with the product, are anything but good. The liquid is still available with lemon, but that discolors stainless steel flatware. The company even acknowledges this, but also tells us it doesn't discolor and and is safe for sterling silver. Seriously? Simply put, I'm going to have to find another company to support.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It smells extremely good! But that might be me being biased because I love the smell of lemon. It definitely left water spots on a good amount of my dishes, but a ball of aluminum helped with that.

Environmental friendly And does the job!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the smell, the product works really well at cleaning my dishes and I find them super simple to use. Great packing, great price, and I love that they’re eco-friendly!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These dishwasher pods did exactly the job that they needed to do and they smelt great too. I love finding clean products to use as especially around my home. I appreciated exactly what this product advertised.

Shame on you 7th Generation for greenwashing. Your original powdered detergent was perfectly fine, but instead of sticking with that you made pods with PVA, which does not truly biodegrade. https://www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org/blog/2022/11/18/pva-plastic-what-you-need-to-know