Seventh Generation Natural Fabric Softener, Blue Eucalyptus and Lavender Scent, Ultra-Concentrated, 40-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 6)
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Customer Reviews of Seventh Generation Natural Fabric Softener, Blue Eucalyptus and Lavender Scent, Ultra-Concentrated, 40-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 6)
Customer Review: Great
Summary: 5 Stars
Works great. I use 1/3 softener and 2/3 water in a spray container and spritz an old washcloth or some "dryer sheets" I have made from old pillowcases. Toss it in the dryer and clothes come out static free and with a very very subtle scent. This idea is from Linda Cobb, The Queen of Clean. One bottle lasted me 3 1/2 years with washing for one person. I don't use it in the washer at all. Any fabric softener, even natural, wears clothes out faster. It coats the fibers. Towels don't stay absorbent for long, and it's (fabric softener) just not a necessary thing. I wear mostly cottons, some wool, rayon or linen, but even my few synthetics don't need to be "softened". Static I do get in winter, and this 1/3 to 2/3 works great. I had my first bottle for so long the scent was gone after a couple of years and I was able to scent each batch I made differently with my own essential oils, or no scent at all.Customer Review: I would Pass on this One
Summary: 1 Stars
We bought this product recently. I was unimpressed with the cleaning. After looking further I saw that Seventh Generation had been caught for not disclosing all of the ingredients in their products. Consumer reports had an article on this.
Ironically, the company and its President, Mr. Hollander, brag about how their product discloses all of its ingredients, yet they don't even know the ingredients.
This is because Seventh Generation doesn't manufacture anything themselves. They outsource it, to who knows maybe a company in China. The bottom line is they don't know what is in it since they don't make it. They are simply a marketing company. Don't buy into the hype and be ripped off.
You can buy Tide Free & Clear or Method Products for a lot less. Unlike Seventh Generation, they make their own products and know what is in it.
Customer Review: Nice softening power, but a little low on scent
Summary: 4 Stars
I decided to try this fabric softener in the hopes of doing something good for the environment while keeping my laundry static free and with a nice scent. While the fabric softerner accomplishes the first goal of eliminating static, it has a much weaker scent than traditional, chemically-based brands. When used in conjunction with the "Blue Eucalyptus and Lavender" detergent by the same brand, the scent is a bit more pronounced. However, don't purchase this product with the expectation of a strong scent that a perfume would provide, because it's not going to happen. I am satisfied with the product as a whole, because it softens my clothes and does not use harsh solvents or other chemicals. At that time of my purchase, the price at Amazon was also significantly lower than at Whole Foods and similar stores that sell this brand.Customer Review: Soft but static
Summary: 3 Stars
Thought I would try this product when it went on sale as environmentally friendly is a goal for me.
It works well as a softener, but I have more static in my clothes than with commercial softeners.
I have an issue with the product packaging. It would be helpful if the company differentiated more between the detergent and softener. I have to stop and take a close look every time to make sure I am picking up the right product and even used the softener instead of detergent once. Yes, one is white and the other translucent, so they aren't the 'same'. But how hard would it be to enlarge the print stating 'softener' or 'detergent'. This may not be a problem to young eyes, but for me it is close to a deal breaker.
One other note. If you are allergic to any soy products, do not use this. Itching guaranteed.
Customer Review: DOES HEAT AFFTECT THE PERFORMANCE?
Summary: 1 Stars
Besides filling my softner compartment in my front load washer to the max with this product it barely leaves a streak of softness after drying in my dryer. (Mind that i almost always use medium heat). Except for yesterday i happen to dry my clothes on a low heat heat setting and VIOLA! What do you know? My clothes came out as if i had put softener. Well, i didnt find that out until now, now that the bottle is almost empty.
Well, i'll try the heat setting thing again, and if it works then i'm happy and the solution to my problem is solved.
But if my theory is true that medium to high heat affects the performance of this product, if not totally eliminates the purpose, this is not a good thing, and an issue the Seventh Gneration needs to address.