Method HE Compatible Laundry Detergent

Method hit a home run with me on their laundry detergent. Though I tend to favor Seventh Generation products, I have found Method's detergent to be superior.

Availability: You can find the product relatively easy, Target always has it in stock. The regular scent comes in a blue bottle, unscented (my preference) in a white bottle, and baby formula in the pink bottle. Method packages it in a 32 ounce bottle that will clean 32 average-sized loads or a 64 ounce bottle that yields 64 loads (pricewise, the 64 oz bottle is a better value).

Performance: Method's detergent performs just well as the national brands at cleaning and stain treating. I don't have a HE washer so I cannot comment at HE performance. In my regular washer, I've found it does a comparable job in cold, warm, and hot washes. This is where I feel that Seventh Generation falls short.

Environmental Impact: Because of it's 3x concentrated formulation, the packaging is smaller than a typical bottle of detergent. It is recyclable though I don't believe that the packaging is made of recycled materials (I could be wrong). The ingredients are biodegradable and never tested on animals. Method does not list it's ingredients on the label, though I've read that they will change this in the near future; in the mean time they disclose ingredients at www.methodhome.com.

Room for improvement: Because of it's concentration, the detergent is much thicker than most detergents which can get messy. I find it best to run the cap under stream as the washer fills to rinse it off. You will also find it to be priced at the upper UPPER end of laundry detergents, in terms or price per load.

I was an early adopter with Method products, and now that they have taken over my local Target, my life is just that much better. I like that I don't have to use nearly as much detergent per load with this stuff, and my clothes always come out clean and smelling great. It's slightly more expensive, but I think it's worth it because you don't have to use much.

We have been using this for a few years and have found that it works great. Smells good and really cleans. I dont have anything bad to say except that I have to order online, but they are building a target nearby so I might have a little easier access. We bought it in the case originally(4 x 64oz)....and it has lasted a long time...very concentrated. We actually figured its cost factor was the same as/or less than some common mainstream big names. I question some of the packaging and ingredients, but this is greener than most by far....

We have been using the Free & Clear version for years now and absolutely love it. It gets everything nice and clean and it is one of the most concentrated detergents we have found.