KMINER's Full Review: Earth Friendly Ultra Ecos Magnolia & Lily 50 fl oz
My husband is concerned about the laundry detergent that we use. I must admit I have grown rather fond of my scented Gain. But using Gain isn't necessary environmentally responsible, and as a family we've been attempting to make more environmentally friendly choices when we can .. and when there's a good product out there.
As a family of 5 we go through a lot of laundry detergent and my husband was concerned about the ingredients in regular detergents for a number of reasons. He asked if we could find a more "earth friendly" detergent, and I told him to look around ... and we tried a lot of duds. Some we felt didn't clean the clothes as they should, and some that did clean didn't leave the clothes with a pleasant smell like I was used to.
In our community is a "nature store" that has become a great help to us. They carry a lot of products that we've read about, and they are wonderful about ordering us related products that we have asked for. It is with that openness that we've tried our latest laundry detergent Earth Friendly Ultra Ecos scented in Magnolia & Lily.
Founded in 1993, this company shows a commitment to using earth friendly products. This Ultra Ecos laundry detergent comes in 2 other scents (Lavender and Lemongrass) as well, and in a variety of plastic bottle sizes. It looks just like other laundry detergent packaging (complete with clear bottle and measuring cup cap), and I am comforted by that. Ingredients are easy to read and familiar: 100% natural anionic coconut kernel oil based surfactant, soap bark, chamomile, horsetail plant, lavender, rosemary, soy fabric softener, Essential oils of magnolia & lily, purified water.
Something about that combination really works for us ... Earth Friendly Ultra Ecos scented in Magnolia & Lilyhas been a great laundry detergent for our family ... and the first environmentally friendly detergent we have tried I feel we would purchase again! We feel this way for many reasons. First, we really like the ingredients listing - but keep in mind many of the earth friendly laundry detergents have comparable listings. So that wasn't reason enough. Second, we really felt this product cleaned well. It wasn't runny or thick, and if in any other packaging it would look like regular liquid laundry detergent. Our clothes came out clean - and keep in mind we have 3 small children and 5 pets .. and everything goes through our washer! Third, we really enjoyed the scent, and the scent lingered on the items we washed. This was something I loved about my Gain, the scent left behind and that scented "feeling" of "clean". The Magnolia & Lily is not too floral, not overpowering, and a really clean and crisp scent!
We've tried many of the "more well known" "green" names we knew, and none performed as well. We knew nothing about the Ecos company or product line, and we found out more about it after visiting our local store, talking with the owners about our needs, and reading more information on-line.
We have a regular washing machine, but it is neat to note that the company states that this product can be used in front loading machines in well - I plan on telling my mom (who owns one) of this product, since she is always looking for more green options, and commented she hasn't been loving what she's been using.
Overall, we are pleased with our purchase of Earth Friendly Ultra Ecos scented in Magnolia & Lily and its recommendation to us. We love the product and scent, and feel it's one of the very few of the environmentally friendly laundry detergents that actually performs on par with regular laundry detergents.
More from the company:
Ecos is formulated to be the purest, greenest, most effective 100% natural detergent. With its neutral pH, plant-based Ecos cleans to the most exacting standards, yet is extremely gentle on fabrics. Designed to quickly remove ground-in dirt and stains, Ecos is ultra concentrated: requires only one ounce per HE load. A natural soy softener is built in for soft, static free clothes.
- Safe in All Temperatures - Kind to Sensitive Skin - Neutral pH - Plant-Based, Non-Polluting Ingredients - Low-Sudsing: Excellent High Efficiency Performance - Septic Safe – Greywater Safe - 100% Biodegradable – Recyclable Bottle and Cap
All Natural Laundry Detergent with Soy Based Fabric Softener. ECOSŪ Liquid Laundry Detergent Magnolia & Lily HE. The Original Earth Friendly Products...More at VitaCost.com
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