Product Ratings
Products I've researched ingredient by ingredient and rated on a simple four-tier scale. It started as my own reference, and I'm sharing it in case it helps you too.
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Dishwasher Detergent
| Product | Rating | The short version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seventh Generation | Caution | Contains Benzisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone: non-fragrance sensitizers. | I use this |
 I used Cascade for years (first the gel, then pods) before switching to this one. It’s free of fragrance, dyes, and plastic pod film. Where I buy it: Vitacost · Photos and specs at Seventh Generation Last reviewed | |||
| Platinum Plus ActionPacs, Mountain ScentCascade | Avoid | Why I switched: The plastic pod film, fragrance, and dyes. | Used before |
| Complete Gel Dishwasher Detergent, Citrus BreezeCascade | Caution | Why I switched: Switched to Cascade Pods to use less liquid. | Used before |
Hand Soap
| Product | Rating | The short version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day | Fragrance Watch | Contains undisclosed fragrance; otherwise clean. | I use this |
 I switched to Mrs. Meyer’s from J.R. Watkins, which I could only find on Amazon. I love the Birchwood scent and buy the large refill directly from Mrs. Meyer’s to cut down on plastic. The other scents are easier to find (including on Vitacost), but each has its own ingredients, so this rating is for Birchwood only. Where I buy it: Mrs. Meyer's (refill) Last reviewed | |||
| Moisturizing Foam Hand Soap, LemonJ.R. Watkins | Fragrance Watch | Why I switched: Only sold on Amazon, which I try to avoid. | Used before |
Laundry Detergent
| Product | Rating | The short version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seventh Generation | Clean | None flagged | I use this |
 I used Tide for years (first the liquid, then Pods) before switching to this one as I’ve been bringing more natural products into my life. It has no fragrance, dyes, optical brighteners, or plastic pod film, and it works in cold water. Where I buy it: Vitacost · Photos and specs at Seventh Generation Last reviewed | |||
| Nellie's | Clean | None flagged | I use this |
 I use this alongside my Seventh Generation liquid. Powder doesn’t dissolve as well in cold water, so this one is for my warm and hot loads. Where I buy it: iHerb · Photos and specs at Nellie's Last reviewed | |||
| PODS Laundry Detergent Pacs, OriginalTide | Avoid | Why I switched: The plastic pod film, fragrance, dyes, and optical brighteners, plus I needed a cold-water option. | Used before |
| Liquid Laundry Detergent, OriginalTide | Fragrance Watch | Why I switched: Switched to Tide Pods to use less liquid. | Used before |
These are my personal ratings, based on published research, not medical advice. Formulas change, so check the current label. How I rate products