Seventh Generation cleaning products review and giveaway



As a busy mom of little ones, my house constantly needs to be cleaned. Whether it's spilled orange juice at breakfast or the toothpaste in the bathroom sink, there's always something to clean. Recently we've been trying to get the kids to clean up their messes and help around the house. My only concern was giving them the cleaning products to do the job.

Luckily I was given a great opportunity to try Seventh Generation cleaning products.

Seventh Generation's cleaning products are non-toxic and safe for the environment. These environmentally friendly cleaning products use the disinfecting power of the herb thyme.
The disinfectants contain thymol, a component of the herb thyme, and can be used on hard surfaces including counter tops, plastic cutting boards, highchair trays as well as children’s toys.


This week I received a box of Seventh Generation cleaning products from MyBlogSpark. The box contained bathroom cleaner, all purpose cleaner, disinfecting wipes, and more. With products in hand, I sent the kids off to clean the bathroom. The products were easy to use and worked great. A great bonus was that there was no harsh chemical smell either. I can't wait to delegate more cleaning chores to the kids.

Here's some more interesting facts about Seventh Generation.

  • Change is Good
    Choosing cleaning products without indoor air pollutants like volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, is a simple and effective way to reduce your indoor air pollution. If you’re not prepared to switch everything overnight, start by swapping out the one product you use the most, and moving forward from there.


  • Think before you spray
    Residues from cleaning products can last on a surface for longer than we we’d like to know and travel to areas that we sometimes don’t intend them to. Don’t contaminate your food by prepping it on a surface that may contain harsh chemical residues - rinse cleaning products from food preparation surfaces carefully or use botanical disinfecting cleaners that do not require a rinse step.

  • Home is Where the Clean Is
    Your standard cleaners are good for removing soils and dirt from kitchen surfaces, but to tackle germs you need a cleaner that is effective against microbes like bacteria and viruses. Many cleaners contain ingredients that have antimicrobial properties such as vinegar or hydrogen peroxide, but the germ killing power of these is not necessarily guaranteed. To be sure you are killing germs, use an EPA registered disinfectant. Seventh Generation tapped into the disinfecting power of the common garden herb thyme, to provide a disinfecting cleaner that kills germs* naturally.

  • Make the Old New Again
    Think twice about the items that you’re using to clean and dry your kitchen equipment and dishes. Use rags (like old t-shirts and washcloths) instead of paper towels. If you aren’t prepared to kick your paper towel addiction just yet, use only recycled versions that are unbleached or haven’t been whitened with chemicals containing chlorine and see how long you can make a roll last.

  • The Writing is on the … Sponge
    Be sure to read the fine print on sponges and only purchase those that do not contain antimicrobial pesticides. Remember to store sponges in a dry place and frequently clean them by popping plastic sponges wet in a microwave for two minutes or boiling sponges for three minutes in water.

  • Mom Was Right, Wash Your Hands
    Wash your hands with soap and water before and after prepping food, and always before eating. So much of what can be potentially harmful in a kitchen can be reduced by this simple act that doesn’t require any harsh chemicals whatsoever.

Would your family like to try Seventh Generation's cleaning products?

MyBlogSpark and Seventh Generation has generously given me a disinfecting cleaning kit to give away to one of my readers.
Disinfecting Cleaning Kit" that includes a disinfecting multi-surface cleaner, bathroom cleaner, wipes, a copy of The Conscious Kitchen, a cleaning caddy made from recycled plastic, and two rolls of 100% recycled, unbleached paper towels.

To enter: Tell me what's your best green cleaning tip for your family.

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Disclosure: Seventh Generation and MyBlogSpark sponsored this post, provided the information within, and the giveaway. In return I received a Seventh Generation gift pack to keep. Any opinions expressed on More 4 Mom's Buck are 100% my own, are not influenced by any company, person or other entity. This post was not edited or reviewed by the sponsors. For my full disclosure policy, please click here.


69 comments:

  1. We use old towels for dusting and cleaning now
    Diane Baum
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  2. use old soks and tees for leaning if they anot be donated

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  3. Baking soda, vinegar and boiling water is a great way to clean out a drain.

    chipdip2010(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  4. Spray mineral stains with diluted vinegar or lemon juice, let sit, and then scrub them away.

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  5. HORTON111@AOL.COM


    I USE A LOT OF BAKING SODA AND VINEGAR

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  6. to wash your shower curtain liner with baking soda.. it really helps get rid of the mold

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  7. Using rags and natural cleaners are always good. We add lemon or grapefruit sometimes to water and use that to dust.

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  8. I've switched from horrible (and expensive) toilet bowl cleaners to borax and lemon juice (off my own tree). Much nicer to the environment and much nicer to my budget! And, CLEAN!

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  9. I love using newspaper for cleaning the windows.

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  10. We use cloth napkins and cloth towels for cleaning

    jennifercausby at hotmail dot com

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  11. baking soda is good for stains.
    honeybeez80@yahoo.com

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  12. steam clean as much as possible!

    autumn398 @ yahoo.com

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  13. Use water and vinegar in your microwave. Run your microwave until the water steams then wipe clean.

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  14. Best green tip is using lemon juice is cleaning your bathroom!

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  15. Use newspaper when cleaning your windows rather than papertowels, the newspaper is heading to the curb anyways and it doesn't leave lint or streaks behind. kcarlson1152[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  16. I am finally getting it across to the males of the family that I keep a supply of old rags to use for such things as washing vehicles.

    cgclynsg0 at gmail dot com

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  17. I make all my cleaners, from all-purpose to laundry soap.

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  18. An open window and some well placed sprigs of lavender is better than any air freshener.

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  19. Salt, baking soda, vinegar and boiling water is the greenest, cheapest way to clean your drains - don't forget the salt!

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  20. We reuse dryer sheets and put a dry small towel in the dryer--speeds up the drying process!

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  21. Use cloths that can be laundered and reused instead of paper towels!

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  22. I am now following your blog with google friend connect.

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  23. tweet!

    http://twitter.com/terri142/status/12244044168

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  24. If it tingles your nose when you use it, don't use it!

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  25. I try to use natural products and avoid chemicals. msmith572@yahoo.com

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  26. I subscribe in Google reader. msmith572@yahoo.com

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  27. Tweet: http://twitter.com/samasam/status/12278142209

    msmith572@yahoo.com

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  28. I follow you on Twitter(samasam). Here is my tweet: http://twitter.com/samasam/status/12278142209

    msmith572@yahoo.com

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  29. Clean coffee pots with white vinegar.

    dlodden at frontiernet dot net

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  30. Reuse items to clean instead of throwing them away when possible. Old (cleaned) toothbrushes make great sink scrubbers and pet cage scrubbers. Thanks!

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  31. Rinse window blinds in the shower!

    theyyyguy@yahoo.com

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  32. Pouring baking soda down the kitchen drain

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  33. My best tip is to put a little bit of vinegar in my scrub water to give my floors extra shine.

    shawn113(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  34. Our best tip is to use rags for cleaning instead of paper towels.

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  35. I try to use products I can reuse instead of disposable items, such as towels instead of paper towels, cloth napkins instead of paper, etc. Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

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  36. New follower (pamelashockley). I'm #41.
    Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

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  37. If old clothes that we have aren't able to be donated, I use them for cleaning rags. They can be washed and used over and over.

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  38. use lemon and vinegar to clean, instead of harsh chemicals

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  39. follow you on twitter @majameza

    http://twitter.com/MajaMeza/status/12360918786

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  40. I try and use natural ingredients such as vinegar and baking soda as much as possible when cleaning. I love 7th Gen!

    apsychmommy at gmail dot com

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  41. Making our own green cleaners out of vinegar has helped us to be more green.

    athurman78@gmail.com

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  42. I use quite a bit of baking soda!


    ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

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  43. follow through gfc
    amydelong

    ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

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  44. I make my own laundry detergent instead of using throwaway bottles every time.

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  45. Thanks for the giveaway...we sprinkle a mixture of salt & baking soda on a damp sponge to scrub our bathroom sinks.

    senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  46. Following via Twitter: @brianpiero

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/brianpiero/status/12368550734

    senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  47. My best tip is boil apple and cinnamon in water before guests come over for a natural air freshener.
    lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

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  48. I'm following your blog.
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  49. I Tweeted this giveaway. http://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/12370928202
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  50. I'm following you on Twitter user lisalmg and Tweeted this giveaway.
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  51. Use old rags to clean windows and mirrors. It's better than using a lot of paper towels.


    charisscharity at yahoo dot com

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  52. following your blog.

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  53. lemon juice to clean ty.
    vivianbl@olg.com

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  54. My best tip is to use vinegar and baking soda for basic cleaning

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  55. I use white vinegar or baking soda instead of chemicals. I also use old towels instead of paper towels.

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  56. Baking soda and vinegar are great cleaning products and borax is an excellent laundry whitener.

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  57. I follow on Twitter and tweeted.
    http://twitter.com/willitara/status/12378990336

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  58. Avoid buying air freshners. Clean your aur naturally by having indoor plants or by using herbs, cookies, etc. garrettsambo@aol.com

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  59. I use vinegar with water and put in a spray bottle to clean windows and counters.

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  60. I use vinegar and baking soda to clean my drains.
    couponsiwant(at)verizon(dot)net

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  61. My best green cleaning tip is to use organic products whenever possible.

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