Seventh Generation Detergents: Free & Clear, Lavender or EasyDose?

The Seventh Generation Laundry Detergent in Free & Clear, 40 oz and 53 loads, is the classic seventh generation free and clear bottle. The description calls it a 4X concentrated, plant-based formula made with biobased ingredients and “bio-enzyme power” that targets common tough stains like chocolate, ketchup, dirt and grass.

It has no added scent, which the description presents as a considerate choice for shared laundry facilities and apartment washers. The bottle measures about 3.75 by 5.75 by 11 inches and weighs 3.25 pounds, so it is easy to carry to a laundromat and store on a small shelf.

This is the straightforward pick for anyone who wants plant-based detergent without fragrance and prefers a standard pour cap. If you want easier measuring in a smaller bottle, the EasyDose Free & Clear below gives you more loads with a one-squeeze dose. For more detail on the brand’s full range, our 7th Generation laundry detergent overview covers other sizes.

The Seventh Generation Laundry Detergent in Fresh Lavender, also 40 oz and 53 loads, is the scented twin of the Free & Clear bottle. The description says it is gently scented with 100 percent essential oils and botanical extracts and uses a triple-enzyme formula, naming protease and amylase, to fight tough stains without synthetic fragrances, dyes or artificial brighteners.

One oddity: the description opens by naming a “Sparkling Seaside” detergent before describing Fresh Lavender. The title, however, clearly says Fresh Lavender, so that appears to be copy reused from another scent. The bottle is the same size as the Free & Clear version at about 3.26 pounds.

The seventh generation fresh lavender bottle suits people who want clothes to smell faintly of lavender without artificial fragrance. Skip it if anyone in the home is sensitive to scents, and choose a Free & Clear option instead.

This Seventh Generation listing is titled Concentrated Laundry Detergent, Fresh Lavender scent. Only the title is available for this listing, so we can confirm just two things: it is a concentrated formula and it is Fresh Lavender scented.

The listing does not specify the bottle size, the number of loads, or the enzyme formula. It may be a different size or pack of the lavender detergent above, but because the listing does not say, check the product page for the size and load count before buying so you can compare it fairly.

This option makes sense only if you have confirmed its size suits you. For most shoppers, the 40 oz Fresh Lavender bottle or the EasyDose Fresh Lavender offer clearer information. Our dedicated guide to Seventh Generation laundry detergent lavender options compares the scented range in more depth.

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Seventh Generation EasyDose Laundry Detergent Fresh Lavender Ultra Concentrated Washing Detergent 23 oz

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Seventh Generation EasyDose Laundry Detergent Fresh

Best for: Small laundry spaces and easy dosing

Pros

• One-squeeze EasyDose bottle
• 66 loads in 23 oz
• 60% less plastic than 100 oz
• Lavender from essential oils

Cons

• Squeeze takes getting used to
• Scented, not free and clear

The Seventh Generation EasyDose Laundry Detergent Fresh Lavender is the seventh generation ultra concentrated option in a lavender scent. EasyDose works like this: you flip the 23 oz bottle upside down over the washer and give it one firm squeeze, and the bottle releases the right dose. No cap to fill, no guessing.

Seventh Generation says this compact bottle washes 66 loads, uses 60 percent less plastic and 50 percent less water, and is 75 percent lighter than its 100 oz bottle. The lavender scent is made with 100 percent essential oils and botanical ingredients, and the formula uses advanced enzymes for tough stains. It weighs about 1.44 pounds.

This seventh generation easydose bottle suits small apartments, college students and anyone who tends to over-pour detergent. It gives way to the EasyDose Free & Clear if you want no fragrance at all.

The Seventh Generation Laundry Detergent Ultra Concentrated EasyDose in Free & Clear, 23.1 fl oz, combines the one-squeeze bottle with no added scent. It shares the EasyDose claims: 66 loads, 60 percent less plastic, 50 percent less water and 75 percent lighter than the 100 fl oz bottle.

This listing adds that it is a USDA Certified Biobased Product, stated as 99 percent, meaning most of its ingredients come from plant or other renewable sources, and it uses an advanced-enzyme formula for tough stains. The listed weight of 10.89 pounds does not match a single 23 oz bottle, so the listing may be for a multi-pack; the listing does not say, so confirm the quantity on the product page.

New parents who wash lots of small loads and want an unscented detergent will find this the most convenient option in the lineup. If you prefer a standard cap and bigger bottle, the 40 oz Free & Clear is the alternative.

The Seventh Generation EasyDose Laundry Detergent in Power+ Clean scent, 23 oz, is the seventh generation power+ clean option aimed at stubborn stains. The description says it has 6 powerful enzymes and surfactants (the cleaning agents that lift dirt off fabric) with “no unnecessary ingredients.”

It uses the same EasyDose one-squeeze bottle with the same 66-load, 60 percent less plastic and 50 percent less water claims. The listing does not describe what the Power+ Clean scent smells like or what it is made from. The bottle measures about 2.4 by 3.85 by 8.81 inches and weighs 1.44 pounds.

This suits families with sports uniforms, muddy kids or work clothes. For a pre-treatment boost on the worst spots, see our Seventh Generation laundry stain remover guide. If scent sensitivity matters more than extra stain power, choose a Free & Clear bottle.