tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post467401079230001287..comments2024-03-26T00:14:00.509-07:00Comments on Crunchy Chicken: Another eco-dishwasher product miracleUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-9562105564474495392009-03-30T12:25:00.000-07:002009-03-30T12:25:00.000-07:00Hey Tricia - It's Ballard Market. They carry Ecove...Hey Tricia - It's <A HREF="http://www.townandcountrymarkets.com/ballard/location.html" REL="nofollow">Ballard Market</A>. They carry Ecover and Seventh Generation dishwashing products and a lot of other Earth Friendly products (like the Earth Enzymes that I'd like to try), just not their Wave dishwashing gel or tablets. From their website, it also looks like it's a lot cheaper than the Ecover Crunchy Chickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612320939936593420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-11477545701854293192009-03-30T11:42:00.000-07:002009-03-30T11:42:00.000-07:00What's your grocery store? I'll get in touch with...What's your grocery store? I'll get in touch with Earth Friendly Products to see about getting it in there!!Triciahttp://www.avalon-comm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-77698620469243874722009-03-29T08:16:00.000-07:002009-03-29T08:16:00.000-07:00I actually finally found a safety review datasheet...I actually finally found a safety review datasheet http://zchrudniki.com.pl/m_dwukrz.pdf on one of the ingredients for the tablets (disodium disilicate). In higher concentrations this ingredient is toxic. Truly, many ecover ingredients on their website include SLS and "parfum". Not so eco-friendly after all.Eco Yoginihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10693080137196812405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-22561302040335544822009-03-27T14:32:00.000-07:002009-03-27T14:32:00.000-07:00Just saw this article posted on Yahoo today and it...<A HREF="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090327/ap_on_re_us/bootleg_detergent" REL="nofollow">Just saw this article posted on Yahoo today</A> and it reminded me of this post.<BR/><BR/>I've been using Trader Joe's powdered detergent for as long as I've had a dishwasher. The only time we have a problem with our dishes not getting clean is if my husband doesn't do a pre-rinse of his Miss Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09396490824010180141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-25093976527263749932009-03-21T02:26:00.000-07:002009-03-21T02:26:00.000-07:00I wouldn't use Ecover as they do not use a fixed c...I wouldn't use Ecover as they do not use a fixed cut off date for animal testing. They are no longer approved by the Vegan Society because of this.<BR/><BR/>In the UK, I would recommend the Co-Op's own brand eco-friendly stuff. All BUAV approved as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-12940240893443334312009-03-20T20:15:00.000-07:002009-03-20T20:15:00.000-07:00When I first started using the 7th Gen dishwasher ...When I first started using the 7th Gen dishwasher soap, it was really sucky, but we stayed with it. After trying a few boxes, we added an ecofriendly "rinse agent", and a couple of weeks later (not sure if it was a coincidence), the dishes started coming out cleaner than ever. So far, we've only added one installment of the rinse agent, which apparently only needs topping up once a month or so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-34439535189535914852009-03-20T09:43:00.000-07:002009-03-20T09:43:00.000-07:00I like Ecover too, but I've only tried the powdere...I like Ecover too, but I've only tried the powdered kind. I've tried so many alternative brands of dishwashing powder and this one was one of the best. I think now I am trying the 7th generation gel and that works too.<BR/><BR/>I think I may try someone's suggestion about borax and baking soda!Rosemariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18286254322888159442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-23915753482370275572009-03-19T19:05:00.000-07:002009-03-19T19:05:00.000-07:00@organicneedle ha! 7th gen is definitely "suck in ...@organicneedle ha! 7th gen is definitely "suck in a box" -- but I had basically decided that all eco options suck unless you use vinegar rinse. in which case you might as well make your own! borax + baking soda all the way, baby.JessTrevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11000531822628182708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-38986252773468926362009-03-19T09:11:00.000-07:002009-03-19T09:11:00.000-07:00They (Ecover tablets) seemed to work okay at first...They (Ecover tablets) seemed to work okay at first, but then I discovered a film over most of my clear glasses, and realized my other dishes just weren't getting clean. I have about half of a box that I'm keeping for emergencies, but I've had to go back to the commercial gel-type stuff for now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-38140702112638850902009-03-18T08:47:00.000-07:002009-03-18T08:47:00.000-07:00Yup, the Ecover tablets are the only eco-friendly ...Yup, the Ecover tablets are the only eco-friendly brand that works. This is in line with the Consumer Reports reviews as well. It's the only type that contains enzymes. It's expensive, and I'm not that thrilled that it's made in the Netherlands, but if it's the only thing that both gets my dishes clean and doesn't fill my home with bleach fumes (which just can't be healthy), I'll take it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-90148076934451305952009-03-17T19:17:00.000-07:002009-03-17T19:17:00.000-07:00I've een using the Ecover tablets for about 18 mon...I've een using the Ecover tablets for about 18 months now and I love them. I also use their rinse aid. I never fully researched their ingredients, but they are much safer than the Cascade with bleach and phosphates that I was using. Bleh.<BR/>I've used the Seventh Generation as a backup when I run out of Ecover and it works pretty good too. I've never had any issues.Mariannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08664886152492460201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-73429266213717621902009-03-17T16:45:00.000-07:002009-03-17T16:45:00.000-07:00I'm curious - where's it made?I'm curious - where's it made?Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04490707739030306265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-81798666789837279202009-03-17T15:13:00.000-07:002009-03-17T15:13:00.000-07:00I thought that I had a sucky dishwasher but it tur...I thought that I had a sucky dishwasher but it turns out that the dishwasher repair guy said that it was leaving grit all over my dishes because I didn't have my hot water heater turned up high enough. I had it set at 120 degrees to save energy & prevent scalding. He said that I'd use less enegery if I turned my hot water heater up because I wouldn't run the water (and the heater)Lisa Nelsen-Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13731962631056727458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-84644675371561537452009-03-17T14:05:00.000-07:002009-03-17T14:05:00.000-07:00I too love how Ecover products work. I think which...I too love how Ecover products work. I think which product works for you depends on the appliance, water, etc. But the powder seems much more eco-friendly than the tablets -- no individual plastic wrapping (recycled/recyclable or no), and I can adjust the amount down low to stretch a box further. <BR/><BR/>I don't know about the ingredients ... I do know it is carried at Vitamin Cottage, which Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-41404459647094136552009-03-17T12:06:00.000-07:002009-03-17T12:06:00.000-07:00Put me down as another person who likes the Sevent...Put me down as another person who likes the Seventh Generation. I've never had an issue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-36809986971741708312009-03-17T11:59:00.000-07:002009-03-17T11:59:00.000-07:00Glad to hear you've tried Ecover! About 3 years a...Glad to hear you've tried Ecover! About 3 years ago we tried the Sev Gen and it was awful - always left residue on the dishes. We've been using Ecover ever since and it works great for us. But after our first box of the tablets we switched to the powder and actually like it much better - sometimes the tablets left grainy residue on the dishes, as if some of the tablet didn't dissolve all of theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-74969270532629881502009-03-17T11:21:00.000-07:002009-03-17T11:21:00.000-07:00I was just thinking about dishwasher detergent the...I was just thinking about dishwasher detergent the other day. The 7th Gen dishwasher detergent works fine for me, so I think it's interesting that many people would have had such bad experiences with it. <BR/><BR/>Anyone know what might be the differentiating factors that would make a detergent work for one person but not for others? I was thinking it might have been an Energy Star dishwasher vs.Erin aka Conscious Shopperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02055472303320074413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-82868325938406225092009-03-17T11:17:00.000-07:002009-03-17T11:17:00.000-07:00I use charlie's soap for our clothes, and the webs...I use charlie's soap for our clothes, and the website said you could use it in the dishwasher, too, and it works! It makes the whole dishwasher look clean too.jenny_luceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07879519619139078502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-58314604145137501892009-03-17T10:00:00.000-07:002009-03-17T10:00:00.000-07:00We're doing fine with 7th Gen in our counter top d...We're doing fine with 7th Gen in our counter top dishwasher. But then, I use Dr Bronner's bar soap when handwashing dishes and have not had any residue or even comments about residue from my partner or guests (which I have heard people post about before.) <BR/><BR/>Must be my good dish karma. :)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08849148217473381311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-11681206346076244132009-03-17T09:53:00.000-07:002009-03-17T09:53:00.000-07:00It is such a relief when you find something that t...It is such a relief when you find something that that works and you can stop thinking so much about something as mundane as dishwashing detergent, isn't it?!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-79228142875116666372009-03-17T09:07:00.000-07:002009-03-17T09:07:00.000-07:00I use the Method tabs and they work really well in...I use the Method tabs and they work really well in our sucky dishwasher! They are kind of a compact powder tab thingy that doesn't have an internal wrapper. The container is plastic but kind of cool and reusable or recyclable.SongbirdSistershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16898627041211000111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-52266325585820518342009-03-17T08:47:00.000-07:002009-03-17T08:47:00.000-07:00I couldn't agree more about 7th dishwasher deterge...I couldn't agree more about 7th dishwasher detergent. They couldn't possibly pack more suck into a box. It actually dirtied my dishes and ended wasting a ton of water because everything had to be rewashed. I will def. be giving Ecover a try. I have also heard good things about Trader Joe's version.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-970568560251842452009-03-17T08:37:00.000-07:002009-03-17T08:37:00.000-07:00I just use equal parts borax and baking soda, with...I just use equal parts borax and baking soda, with vinegar for "jet dry." I saw it posted on Green Phone Booth a while ago and decided to try it.<BR/><BR/>I love it and I love that I don't have to buy plastic bottles anymore.Farmer's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04993260095409544097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-21396325380425421712009-03-17T05:37:00.000-07:002009-03-17T05:37:00.000-07:00I've been using their laundry detergent this month...I've been using their laundry detergent this month on everything from clothes to cloth diapers, and that works great, too. I order products like soap, cream, dry goods, etc, a couple times a year in one shipment through Frontier co-op at wholesale prices.healinggreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00409082849074411812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-89850531527000982702009-03-17T03:32:00.000-07:002009-03-17T03:32:00.000-07:00actually- I just reread my post- it sounds kinda b...actually- I just reread my post- it sounds kinda bitchy! Sorry about that. I do love your blog :)<BR/><BR/>If anyone has any resources (online or otherwise) or could illuminate the health-ingredient list that would be fantastic- cuz I would love to feel comfortable using Ecover... :)Eco Yoginihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10693080137196812405noreply@blogger.com