Bleach-free isn't a green claim.
Source: GreenSpecs label assessment of Clorox 2 for Colors Stain Remover, 21 March 2026, high confidence.
Bleach-free isn't a green claim. It scores 15 out of 100 — grade F — across the five signals below.
| Signal | Score | What it asks |
|---|---|---|
| Claim specificity | 0/20 | Is the claim measurable, or a mood? |
| Transparency | 0/20 | Does the pack disclose enough to check it? |
| Third-party proof | 0/20 | Has an independent certifier verified it? |
| Impact where it counts | 5/20 | Does the claim address this category's real footprint? |
| Marketing honesty | 10/20 | Is the packaging language straight with you? |
Got the pack in your hand? Scan it yourself — same score, in about five seconds, plus the swap that beats it.
| Product | Brand | Grade | Score | What the label proves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seventh Generation Free & Clear Dish Soap | Seventh Generation | A+ | 96/100 | Seventh Generation really shines here! They back up their claims with specific numbers and strong third-party certifications, which is fantastic to see. While being truly sustainable is a journey for everyone, they're clearly putting in genuine effort where it counts for a cleaning product. |
| ECOS Hypoallergenic Plant Powered Laundry Detergent Magnolia & Lily | ECOS | A+ | 89/100 | EPA certified clean. Big bottle, less waste. |
| Blueland Toilet Bowl Cleaner Tablets | Blueland | A | 83/100 | A category leader. The full stack of certifications. |
| Blueland Laundry Detergent Tablets | Blueland | A | 82/100 | Plastic-free and certified. A category leader. |
| Seventh Generation Free & Clear Dish Liquid | Seventh Generation | A | 80/100 | Seventh Gen has receipts. Ingredients are solid. |
| Blueland Dishwasher Detergent Tablets | Blueland | A- | 80/100 | A top performer. Packaging is the next step. |
| Seventh Generation Sensitive Skin Hypoallergenic Laundry Detergent Packs | Seventh Generation | A | 78/100 | Strong ingredients, good certs. Packaging is still conventional. |
| Seventh Generation Biobased Deep Clean Laundry Detergent | Seventh Generation | A | 78/100 | Seventh Gen has receipts. The supply chain is still the blind spot. |