? about Seventh Generation cleaning stuff...

Stacyc625 · April 2011

Is it me- or does EVERYTHING they make smell like your grandmother's mothballed attic???

Ick!

I love the idea of environment friendly products- but i a not going to vomit over it.

Is it me?

babypuplove · April 2011

It isn't just you! I have slowly started using a few non-eco friendly products in the kitchen because the Seventh Gen cleaners I was using smell. The general spray cleaner is absolutely disgusting.

ETA: I do, however, LOVE Mrs. Meyers All Purpose Cleaner in geranium scent. You only use a little dab on a wet washcloth, and the counters come out clean and smell great! :-)

EnglishMajor03 · April 2011

Okay you *must* be pg.

We actually only use the dish soap detergent and sometimes the dishwasher detergent - both free and clear versions so there are no scents- and it doesn't smell like anything.

We've used the lavender stuff before and it smelt normal to me....

Stacyc625 · April 2011

EnglishMajor03:

Okay you *must* be pg.

We actually only use the dish soap detergent and sometimes the dishwasher detergent - both free and clear versions so there are no scents- and it doesn't smell like anything.

We've used the lavender stuff before and it smelt normal to me....

lol- Well if I am- babypup is too.

the spray cleaner is the worst- and the antibacterial wipes have the same smell. smell them next time you are at hte store.

susanmosley · April 2011

EnglishMajor03:
Okay you *must* be pg.

That reminds me that I meant to ask earlier - are you?? are you??

Stacyc625 · April 2011

susanmosley:
EnglishMajor03:

Okay you *must* be pg.

That reminds me that I meant to ask earlier - are you?? are you??

lmao- you think i would test- i just haven't gotten around to it. I don't think a couple of oddball dreams really means anything. Then again- those were the ONLY pregnancy symptoms i had with either kid.

babypuplove · April 2011

Stacyc625:
EnglishMajor03:

Okay you *must* be pg.
We actually only use the dish soap detergent and sometimes the dishwasher detergent - both free and clear versions so there are no scents- and it doesn't smell like anything.
We've used the lavender stuff before and it smelt normal to me....
lol- Well if I am- babypup is too.
the spray cleaner is the worst- and the antibacterial wipes have the same smell. smell them next time you are at hte store.

I can guarantee you I am not. Although we did just return from our kid-free vacation, and it was a lot of fun... ;-)

Stacyc625 · April 2011

babypuplove:
Stacyc625:
EnglishMajor03:

Okay you *must* be pg.

We actually only use the dish soap detergent and sometimes the dishwasher detergent - both free and clear versions so there are no scents- and it doesn't smell like anything.

We've used the lavender stuff before and it smelt normal to me....

lol- Well if I am- babypup is too.

the spray cleaner is the worst- and the antibacterial wipes have the same smell. smell them next time you are at hte store.

I can guarantee you I am not. Although we did just return from our kid-free vacation, and it was a lot of fun... ;-)

I meant to ask you how your vacation went!!! Glad you had fun! Definitely well deserved.

detroitblondie · April 2011

The only thing I've tried is the dish soap (lavender mint) and to me it doesn't smell much like anything. I HAVE however, tried Castile soap recently from Kiss My Face and am head over heels for it. I got the lavender mandarin one and think it smells divine. I even blogged about it:

https://smartblonde.posterous.com/45651516

chasingChase09 · April 2011

i haven't bought any seventh generation stuff cause I don't like the way it smells. i am picky picky picky about smells. its usually what sways me to either use or not use a product.

i've found the method stuff from target is good. I like the blue glass and surface cleaner, smells minty and fresh. i also like to use dawn dish soap mixed with baking soda to clean the shower/tub. that's about the only eco-friendly stuff i use currently. still looking for a good counter disinfectant that works but smells good. so far no dice on that.

JOEBunny · April 2011

I am a Mrs. Meyers addict. I am mad at my friend who introduced me to them because before that, any old thing from the dollar store was fine. I like the lavendar.

Dr. Bonners peppermint is good for some stuff too.

babypuplove · April 2011

Stacyc625:
babypuplove:
Stacyc625:
EnglishMajor03:

Okay you *must* be pg.
We actually only use the dish soap detergent and sometimes the dishwasher detergent - both free and clear versions so there are no scents- and it doesn't smell like anything.
We've used the lavender stuff before and it smelt normal to me....
lol- Well if I am- babypup is too.
the spray cleaner is the worst- and the antibacterial wipes have the same smell. smell them next time you are at hte store.

I can guarantee you I am not. Although we did just return from our kid-free vacation, and it was a lot of fun... ;-)
I meant to ask you how your vacation went!!! Glad you had fun! Definitely well deserved.

It was a wonderful getaway, thanks! The weather was in the mid-80's, we sat at the beach, ate and drank the days away. Oh, and slept a ton. It was magical. :-)

EveryNameIWantIsTaken · April 2011

It's anything that is disinfecting. Their bathroom cleaner, ,multi-purpose cleaner, etc. all smell like that. I like their dish soaps and dishwasher detergents though and I still have some of the others to use. Ones that smell great, Mrs. Meyers or the Clorox greenworks.

nsees · April 2011

I don't use the 7th generation line other than for dishwasher powder detergent but if you want you could add a few drops of an essential oil like peppermint or lemon to scent it. Thats what I do when I clean with vinegar and water, and it works like a charm!