Put to the Test: Green Cleaning Products

Natural Dishwashing Detergent

Why it’s green: The product is phosphate- and chlorine-free. The package says it reduces the risk of harm to lakes and ponds and keeps chlorine’s dangers out of the environment. It’s also not tested on animals and contains no animal ingredients.

What we thought: “It has a nice, fresh lemon scent. I was surprised at how well it cleaned the dishes. The only major difference I noticed is that it didn’t seem to have any sort of drying agent.”
-Dawn Williams, MyHomeIdeas.com

Seventh Generation Dishwasher Detergent
$5 (45-ounce bottle)
Available at Blue Heron Organics