Seventh Generation Free & Clear Natural All Purpose Cleaner

After trying Seventh Generation's Free and Clear Natural All Purpose cleaner, I wondered why I've ever used traditional toxic cleaners. Why on earth would I spray chemicals all over my home when a natural alternative works so well? According to the Seventh Generation Web site, this cleaner is non-toxic, biodegradable, and contains no chlorine or ammonia. It's not tested on animals and doesn't include any animal ingredients.

I tested this cleaner on several areas around the house, including a stove that had suffered from a nasty encounter with a bubbling pot of red pasta sauce (see the before and after pictures). It cleaned up nicely after a single application and minimal elbow grease. After perusing the Seventh Generation Web site, I ran across a press release regarding a 2003 article from the Wall Street Journal in which this product was selected as the "Best Overall" eco-cleaner by the Wall Street Journal Catalog Critic. I was definitely satisfied with my own experience.

So put any fears you might have about how "those natural cleaners just don't work" to rest, and give 'em a try. How can you not love a cleaner who's "CAUTION" statement reads: "If swallowed, drink a glassful of water."

One note: the "Free & Clear" line is free of added fragrances, which doesn't mean it has no smell at all. There's a very subtle but kind of odd, almost "fishy" type odor. If you don't have a sensitivity to fragrances, you may want to try one of the citrus-scented cleaners.

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About Seventh Generation:

Ingredients: Natural emulsifier to allow water to mix with oil (coconut-based surfactant), natural alkalinity builder for enhanced performance (sodium citrate), preservative (less than 0.05%), water. For more information about ingredients and features, read this on the corporate Web site.

About Seventh Generation: Accodring to their web site, Seventh Generation is the nation's leading brand of non-toxic and environmentally safe household products. They've won over 15 major awards that recognize their efforts to preserve the environment. Check out the site yourself, as there's a wealth of information on the company which is worth a read. They certainly seem to take their commitment to producing environmentally safe products seriously.

February 2, 2006

Seventh Generation Free & Clear Natural All Purpose Cleaner