Hi everyone. I just tried Seventh Generation multipurpose, disinfecting cleaner (Lemongrass Citrus scent) for the first time the other day. I wanted to give you my thoughts, as a cleaning professional, for those that are interested.
I would give it 3 out of 5 stars. I wasn’t impressed. I am thankful for this product as a “green” option for those that are eco-friendly and want to support more environmentally-sustainable companies. I also think they do a good job with bottling— it is durable and I had no problem with the sprayer, the design is also visually appealing. It isn’t horribly expensive, either. One star for being “green”, , one star for design, one star for being relatively affordable. Let’s get into why I didn’t give it more stars.
It didn’t smell great. It had a very subtle scent, which I can appreciate as someone with a discerning nose, but it really barely smelled lemongrass citrus-y. I tend to prefer cleaning agents that leave the air and surfaces smelling good, at least directly after being cleaned. I also love citrus scents for cleaners, so was disappointed when I could hardly identify any lingering citrus smell. It kind of reminded me of DIY cleaning recipes I have tried in the past. Minus one star.
It didn’t blow me away with effectiveness. I wasn’t wowed by how easy-to-use it was. I had to put some effort in to get what I was wiping up clean (it was pet waste, if you are curious). As someone that cleans for a living, I don’t want to have to put in extra physical effort if I don’t have to.
You may think, 3/5 stars, so you recommend it? No, I have worked with much better cleaning products that I prefer over Seventh Generation.
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