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Seventh Generation Powder

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$4.40 - $19.40

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About - Seventh Generation Powder
The Seventh Generation Powder is part of the dishwasher detergent test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, dishwasher detergent models like the Powder are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Type: Liquids and powders generally pour easily; gels have a thicker consistency than liquids. Tablets are a dry, solid premeasured amount of detergent. Pacs have a dissolvable outer package containing a premeasured amount of liquid, gel, or powder. A dispenser product uses a cartridge that automatically dispenses a charge of detergent for 12 loads of dishes. Size: Indicates either the net contents in ounces or the number of wash cycles you get from a tablet, pac, or dispenser product. Cleans dishes: Gauges how well a detergent removed a caked-on puree of foods from glass dishes.

About - Seventh Generation Powder

The Seventh Generation Powder is part of the dishwasher detergent test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, dishwasher detergent models like the Powder are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Type:: Liquids and powders generally pour easily; gels have a thicker consistency than liquids. Tablets are a dry, solid premeasured amount of detergent. Pacs have a dissolvable outer package containing a premeasured amount of liquid, gel, or powder. A dispenser product uses a cartridge that automatically dispenses a charge of detergent for 12 loads of dishes.
Size:: Indicates either the net contents in ounces or the number of wash cycles you get from a tablet, pac, or dispenser product.
Cleans dishes:: Gauges how well a detergent removed a caked-on puree of foods from glass dishes.

Features & Specs - Seventh Generation Powder
Contains bleach Based on the package ingredients list and other package claims, some detergents include bleach in their formulas. While the presence of bleach has not seemed to act on the baked-on soils in our tests, it might help with tea or similar stains. Contains bleach	No
Contains enzymes Based on the package ingredients list and other package claims, most tested detergents have enzymes, which can break up food for easier removal. Contains enzymes	Yes
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Clean

from

Boston, MA

3.0

Tea stains accumulate over time

8/18/2012

Pros

Chlorine Free

Cons

Not all dissolves

Tea coffee stains

Best Uses

Comment:

Over 2 years of regular use, 1-2 loads per week, I alternate between 7th Generation and Cascade to prevent build up of tea stains on coffee mugs, and residue on pots. I used to use solely 7th Generation with monthly hand scrubbings to remove tea stains and pot residue, and to keep stainless steel utensils shiny. Am currently trying out Ecover and BioKleen.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Pat

from

Minnesota & Arizona (snowbirds)

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

7th Generation Dish Packets

5/21/2012

Pros

Enviromentally good

Cons

I haven't found any

Best Uses

Comment:

I rinse my dishes fairly well before putting them in the dishwasher. I don't use the 'heat' setting for drying - I open the dishwasher after the wash cycle and allow the dishes to air-dry. When I do use the dw drying cycle, it is with No Heat. We do not have soft water. I use Jet Dry only during the wash cycle. I do like this dishwashing detergent.

How long have you owned it:

One-to-three months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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