As someone who has extremely sensitive skin, I was interested to learn that some laundry detergents contain little-known chemicals called optical brighteners – which, according to scientific research, can cause allergic reactions, are toxic to small fish and other aquatic life, and can pollute waterways.
When ultraviolet light hits optical brighteners coating your clothing, the brighteners convert UV rays into visible light to create an optical illusion. This tricks the eye into thinking the clothing is whiter and brighter, and therefore cleaner than it really is.
I have used “free & clear” laundry detergent for years and always assumed it was free of anything harsh, so when I was asked to conduct an experiment washing an organic cotton shirt in my detergent, and then in Seventh Generation detergent, I gladly accepted. And while I wasn’t able to figure out how to operate my camera in the dark, I was surprised to see that the shirt washed in the “free & clear” detergent that I typically used glowed all over, while the shirt washed in Seventh Generation detergent only glowed in spots (where fuzz – likely from other clothing previously washed in my regular detergent) was found.
Seventh Generation laundry detergents are both free of these optical brighteners AND they are non-toxic. If avoiding harsh chemicals is important to you (as it is to me), you’ll be happy to know that Seventh Generation products are both hypo-allergenic and biodegradable as well.
I always keep an eye out for Seventh Generation product coupons and sales, and purchase both their laundry and cleaning products whenever I find a great deal. I am excited to be able to offer 1 set of Seventh Generation Laundry products to one of you to try for yourself! All of you can print a $1/1 Seventh Generation Laundry Product coupon here.
What am I giving away?
1 Winner will receive a set of Seventh Generation Laundry Products
How can you win?
You can enter up to 4 times:
1) Leave a comment letting me know if you have used Seventh Generation Laundry products before. (Note: Scroll to the bottom of this post and click “Post Comment”. You must be on my site – you can’t do this through a reader.)
2) Tweet about this giveaway on Twitter:
@stretchingabuck is giving away a @SeventhGen Laundry Prize Pack: https://www.stretchingabuckblog.com/?p=14726
3) Promote this on your Facebook Page. (Be sure to check out Stretching a Buck and Seventh Generation on Facebook!)
4) Subscribe to my feed or email newsletter and stay on top of all of the deals that I write about each week! If you already subscribe, please leave a separate comment letting me know that you are currently a subscriber (thank you!).
Who is eligible?
You must have a valid US address to be eligible.
When does this giveaway end?
Thursday, December 23, 2010 at 10 PM EST
The winner will be chosen via the random number generator at random.org and will be notified via email. Please note that if I do not hear from the winner within 4 days that another winner will be chosen.
Good Luck!
Disclosure: All information and products were provided by Seventh Generation through MyBlogSpark. Opinions expressed here are strictly my own. View my disclosure policy here.
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Never tryed 7th generation too expensive. Will with coupon.
I have never tried these before.
I subscribe to your RSS feed through yahoo reader.
If I don’t use homemade detergent, 7th generation is the only other one I can use without my children’s skin breaking out!
I love Seventh Generation laundry detergent. Smells soooo good!
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Have not used any Seventh Generation products but would love to win as my son has sensitive skin.
I subscribe to your emails.
Shared via Facebook
I have never tried them before, but I like that they are for those with sensitive skin!
I subscribe to emails
never have tried
facebook subscriber…would love to try this for my kids’ sensitive skin
I’ve only tried their diapers, but would love to try the detergent.
I have never tried Seventh Generation because of price but always wanted too!
I like seventh generation laundry detergent. I think that it works well for general cleaning. For stain removal, I have to add something else.
Ive never used these products but would love to try them.
I haven’t tried Seventh Generation laundry products before, although I’ve tried their dishwashing liquid.
I’m subscribed to your feed & I follow you on Fb!
I shared this giveaway on FB
Never used the laundry, but have used the cleaning wipes.
I’ve never used them but would like the opportunity to!
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I’ve never tried Seventh Generation
I shared the giveaway on FB
Have never used this product..but would be very interested. Have super sensitive skin…have to watch what soaps, dish soaps etc that i use…
Never even heard of this but would love to try it. I just buy the all free and clear because I have very sensitive skin and so do my 3 children.
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I always love trying new products!
shared with friends on fb/email subcriber..
Have not tried this product
Yes, I’ve used seventh genereration laundry products and like them.
I love Seventh Generation! I use the laundry soap because I have allergies to other detergents.
Tammilee
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I sent a message on twitter as tammileetips
Tammilee
I subscribe by google reader.
I follw using Google reader
Tammilee
I love the Seventh Generation all purpose spray except the smell.
Have never tried the product. would love the chance! :)
I’ve never tried Seventh Generation before, but since there are skin allergies in our family, I’m interested in trying!
I put it on FB.
never tried, but would love too!
I’m signed up for your emails!
I’ve never used these products before, but I’d like to. With one toddler and a second baby due any day now, these would definitely come in handy!
I subscribe to your emails.
I have not tried this, but was told by my doctor to never use anything but FREE and CLEAR detergents. I am hopeful to win, sure would like to try this one
I follow in e-mail
No, I’ve never tried this before. Am curious about it because I assumed the “free and clear” detergents were good.
I subscribe via RSS.
I haven’t tried the laundry products but I do use the dishwasher tabs, dish soap and bathroom cleaner.
Haven’t tried the brand, but have thought about it.
Have not tried 7th generation but have sensitive skin (especially in winter) and would love to try it!
Shared on facebook.
I’m an email subscriber=)
I LOVE the lavender scent laundry soap.
I haven’t ever used Seventh Generation laundry products yet. :)
I subscribe via RSS.
I tweeted, just as you asked! :)
nope, never tried, but would love to!
im an email subscriber!
I retweeted about this giveaway on twitter! @afwife05
currently a subscriber to your emails~
I love their products!!!
I have not used the laundry products before but have tried some of their other products. I would love to try them though!
I subscribe in a feed.
No, I have not tried their products but would love to try them :-)
I am an email Subscriber!!
I am a fan on facebook!!
I’ve never tried Seventh generation but really want too!!
I have never tried them before, but I would love to…my daughter has a rash right now :(
I liked you on FB!!
I would love to try their cholorine free diapers! tracietrump@yahoo.com
Yes! We love them.
I am a subscriber (RSS)
I’m an email subscriber.
I’ve never tried these products, but would like to.
I like you on facebook!
OMG, YESSSSS! i LOVE their laundry products! i’m allergic to scented soap, so it’s so great to have something i don’t have to worry about breaking out into hives!
i subscribe to your email list.
I haven’t used their laundry products yet but I currently use Seventh Generation dish soap, wipes and toilet cleaner.
I subscribe to your emails.
I have promoted via Facebook.
I have never used the laundry detergent, but I use the dishsoap all the time
I would love to try this brand!
I love 7th gen!
I have never tried this brand but have always wanted to.
I am a subscriber
I have never tried these products
I already subscribe to emails
shared this on facebook
I bought my first product by seventh generation just a few weeks ago, and honestly never heard of it until I found the coupon I used. When I got the multi surface cleaner home and used it, I knew I was hooked! It was great!
Tried the counter spray with a coupon. Worked well. Would like to try the laundry soap too. Son has very sensitive skin.
I already subscribe – love it!
I’ve never used their laundry products
I’ve never used them before but I would sure like to try.
I’m subscribed to your emails.
I’ve never try it. Always buy what’s on sale. This sound great. Maybe it will help my daughter’s break out. God Bless! Merry CHRISTmas and Thanks for all u do
I have tried Seventh generation products before, I tried the fabric softner, the all purpose cleaner, bathroom cleaner and I love this products.
I follow you via google reader
I share this giveaway on facebook (claudia n)
Currently use it!
Subscribe to your RSS
I’ve tried the dish washing liquid before. Would love to try the laundry products!
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I shared this on my FB as Rikki Co
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I subscribe to your emails
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Never tired th products before. But boy,did the story sound familiar. I use free and clear… hoping to see the same change! will be getting updates on my newsfeed
Haven’t tried the products yet but would love to win them!
I have never tried this product before.
I follow you on fb
Never have tried.
i follow on face book, i have never tried this item.
I currently use Seventh Generation all-purpose cleaner spray (especially in my kitchen) and L-O-V-E it as I don’t have to worry about it getting on things that my toddler might stick in his mouth.
I haven’t used this brand, but I do use free and clear products, so I’d love to try!
I subscribe to your feed!
I subscribe to your feed.
I tweeted:
http://twitter.com/#!/laurapyd/status/17924647769079808
I have not tried Seventh Generation products before due to the price. This is a great giveaway!
I subscribe to your newsletter.
I haven’t used this brand, but I have heard good things about it!
Hi, I have not used the seventh generation products yet but have been meaniing to since my daughter Natalie was born. I know they would be safer for her.
Wow. Thanks for the informative post – I also thought Free and Clear was FREE and CLEAR! Whoops. I have not tried 7th Generation, but I will now. Thanks.
Have not used laundry products but, LOVE LOVE the dishwash liquid!
Also love the cleaners.
cant wait to try laudry detergent!
LOVE the products!@
I have not used it, but certainly will try it now!
Have never used – would love to try!
I’m an email subscriber
I have tried the dish detergent and loved it!!
Email subscribe!
I’m interested in trying these.
Also a facebook fan!
It’s extremely gentle on your skin AND removes stains as well! I’ve tried other natural products and while gentle on your skin, they are horrible at removing stains!!
I shared this on my facebook.
I would love to try this brand. I have been thinking about it for awhile, but didn’t know much a bout it. Thanks!
I also subscribe via email.
I’ve used their cleaners, but not the laundry soap.
Not tried but looking for a good sale
Use and love many of Seventh Generation products including laundry.
I subscribe to your email and like you on facebook.
I have never used their laundry products, but I do use their dish soap. I love the lavender scent! I would love to try their laundry products!
I like you and Seventh Generation on facebook. I have promoted on my facebook page.
I get your email
I have never used their products, but I would love to try them!
I love and use Seventh Generation products. We use their fabric softener to make our own dryer sheets.
I have not tried their laundry soap but have tried their other items and have been happy with them.
http://twitter.com/Pavanco/status/17937452622680064
I have not tried 7th generation yet
I follow you on facebook
I shared this on facebook
I have not used the laundry products, but I have used some of their cleaning products. Thanks for the chance. bekki1820cb at gmail dot com
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I have never tried 7th generation products but would love the opportunity to let my mom try them, she has very sensitive skin.
I have never tried seventh generation detergents but I’m always willing to try something new.
I have used Free & Clear detergents, etc for over a decade. I never thought this worth the extra price until you shared your test. I’m impressed and with five kids and a mechanic in the house, would definitely like to give it a try.
I am an e-mail subscriber.
I have used the Seventh Generation detergent once before, but not on a regular basis…and I don’t think since I’ve gotten my front-loader washer.
I have never used Seventh Generation Laundry products but would love to try them.!
We use a lot of Seven Generations products – including Laundry.
I have never used the Seventh Generation laundry products, but I have used their household cleaners and love them!
I tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/amweeks/status/17943117395136513
I tweeted about the giveaway.
I’m a follower!
Have never used but would like to try.
I subscribe via email!
I’m an email subscriber.
I promoted on Fb :)
I’ve never tried this brand but would like to!
I subscribe by email
I have not tried them before but will now! Both my son and my daughter have very sensistive skin and it is a challenge to find detergent and softner that doesn’t cause them to break out in a rash or walk around itching all day!
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i love the seventh generation detergent. gentle on my darks
i am currently a subscriber to your RSS feed! :)
I promoted this giveaway on Facebook.
I subscribe via e-mail.
I’ve never tried but I’d like to. I’m a fan of fragrance- and dye-free detergents that get the clothes clean but it sounds like I should be considering 7th gen. Thanks!
I have never tried Seventh Generation Laundry products before but like that kind of products.
I subscribe through a reader.
I have never tried the laundry soap before….would love to! Is it made for he washers? :)
Have not used the laundry detergent – but really like and have used the fabric softner.
I have used Seventh Generation a couple of times.
Tweeted it on Twitter.
I subscribe through a reader.
I have never used the Seventh Generation products but would love to try them. I’ve seen them at the market.
I subscribe to your RSS feed.
I have not used in the past. Would love to try them.
I have never tried it before.
I mainly use Seventh Generation products:) Love them!
I’ve never used their laundry products before. Would love to try them :)
I shared this giveaway on Facebook.
I am an email subscriber
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I wrote about it .
I have not tried the laundry detergent yet but have used the kitchen and bath cleaners. I had a HUGE deal stock up on Tide a while back, so still have several bottles :)
I have never used their laundry items, but their kitchen sanitizer I have!
Haven’t tried them yet but would love to!
I tweeted this giveaway
http://twitter.com/bhuebhue/status/17958615914651649
I receive your daily emails and receive your feed in my Google reader on my AOL address!
Follow on FB would love to try this detergent out!
I’ve tried the dish soap, and I like the fact that their ingredient list is readable! :-)
Am now a follower on Facebook, didn’t even know you were on FB!
I have used their products before.
I tweeted about this giveaway
I shared on my Facebook page
I have only tried a sample pack of 7th Generation.
I’m an RSS subscriber
I also follow on Facebook
I haven’t used Seventh Generation laundry products … but I do like their cleaning products!
Haven’t tried them yet but would love to!
I tweeted here: http://twitter.com/#!/jenwaters/status/17965366336557056
I subscribe via RSS feed.
I have used these products before including their diapers and wipes. Love them!!!
I have never used any of their products before, but I would love to try them!
I am an email subscriber!
I am a RSS subscriber
I have never used Seventh Generation products before. I would love to give them a try. Thanks for the giveaway.
I shared this on FB
I am an email subscriber :D
I love 7th Gen’s products but they are a little on the expensive side for me, but I get their stuff whenever I can work a deal. If my budget and the savings stars align they are my brand of choice.
I have not actually used Seventh Generation. I usually buy my products at CVS and Walgreens and they do not sell them here! I would love to try them though.
I have not tried Seventh Generation product yet. I will of course once I can buy some CHEAP!
Yes, i’ve used them – i love them!
I have never tried but would like to…..
I subscribe to your rss feed
I also am a subscriber.
I’m already a subscriber. :)
I normally make my own laundry soap, which I do love, and is all natural. However, I previously used 7th generation, and would if I wasn’t using handmade soap. Cost doesn’t matter as much as health and longterm benefit vs short term benefit (low cost).
Great info to pass along in this post!
Have never used them but would love to try them!
I subscribe via facebook and emails. I have tried it and prefer it since we are on septic and live near a creek, so who wouldn’t want as natural as they can be. :)
Never tried these products, but would love to !!!
never tried but would like to
I am a Facebook subscriber.
I’ve never tried these, but will with a coupon.
I”ve never used their laundry products. I have used their cleaning products around the house and love them!
I’ve never tried this product, but having various allergies, it would be a great one to receive & check it out!
Shared on Facebook!
I’m already an email subscriber.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to each & everyone!
I follow on Facebook!
I have not used it before but I am more interested in trying it. I have been doing reseach and found the everyday stuff we use have a lot more chemecials thab i thought. I am want to cut those exposures out of our daily lives.
I haven’t never used this product, but I heard many good things about it recently.
I’ve used their cleaning products but not laundry, I’d love to try though!
I subscribe on google reader
I shared on facebook and I like your page
I follow and tweeted: http://twitter.com/CouponKait/status/17987883998646272
never tried these products before.
I am an email subscriber.
I’ve never used 7th Generation – have used Free & Clear since hubby has sensitive skin – would like to try.
I have not tried the seventh generation products yet only because they are a little pricey.
I tweeted (jg4462)!
I shared this giveaway on FB!
I am an email subscriber!
I have never used seventh generation products, but have thought about trying them several times.
I love 7th Generation’s Laundry products.
Follow your feed.
I have never used the products.
Never tried it before.
I bought them, when it was on clearance @ Toys r us and loved it. Would like to win this. Thanks for the giveaway.
RSS Subscriber to your blog.
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I have used Seventh Generation laundry detergents and like to use many of their other products as well!
I am an email subscriber.
I haven’t tried these products but would love to.
I have only used the Seventh Generation multi-purpose wipes, never the laundry products though!!
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Shared giveaway on Twitter! (@melissajackson0)
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Promoted Giveaway on FB. (melissa jackson)
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I subscribe to your email newsletter.
Email: melissajackson07@gmail.com
I have never used their products before.
I have tried them once when on sale and liked it very much would love to win this.
email subscriber
I HAVENT TRIED THE SEVENTH GENERATION BUT IF ITS SAFE FOR MY FAMILY AND THE ENVIROMENT COUNT ME IN. MY SKIN IS SENSITIVE.
I use other environmentally friendly products, but I’ve never used Seventh Generation laundry detergent. Would like to try it though.
I’m an email subscriber.
I tweeted the giveaway!
I haven’t actually used them yet but would love to!
I am also an email subscriber.
I’ve never tried Seventh Generation products, but I would like to!
I have never tried them before.
I really like the laundry detergent and dish soap.
I am an email subscriber
I honestly have not tried the 7th Generation laundry products. I had been given a TON of laundry products and I’m just now getting to the end of them. I would LOVE to try a cleaning product that is healthier for my family.
I’ve never used but have always considered it. Usually I go for the better deal at Costco.
I tweeted about this giveaway. jrosencr
I am a subscriber!!
I subscribe via email.
I have never used 7th Generation Products before. Would love to try! Thanks for the great opportunity :)
I am also an e-mail subscriber.
we use seventh generation cleaning products for most things, although we’re still working our way through some Method detergent at the moment. I love the company and their products work very well!!
I subscribe to your RSS feed! thanks!!
I am a facebook fan.
I am an email subscriber.
I have tried the kitchen cleaning products, but not the laundry items.
I have never used this product before! Can’t wait to try it!
l follow you on twitter and twitted this giveaway!
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I like you on facebook and posted this giveaway.
Shirley Emert Carr
I subscribe to your emails also!
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I have never tried these before but would love to.
Never used them before.
http://twitter.com/artyh83/status/18100443670388736
I’ve never used their products before but would love to try them!!
tweet
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I subscribe to your emails.
I would love to try them! Haven’t used it before.
tweeted about your giveaway
http://twitter.com/jenh84/status/18100528839921664
current email subscriber!!!
I have never tried 7Gen products before.
Email subscriber.
Never tried this before.
Email subscriber
I’ve never tried Seventh Generation Laundry products before
I sent tweet about giveaway @JulsB20
I like Stretching a Buck & Seventh Generation on facebook
I subscribe to emails