Comments on: Costco Kirkland Signature Eco Friendly Cleaners

By: Paula

Paula — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:45:00 +0000

UPDATE: I just spoke to Ramiro at Costco customer service, product info line (800 774-2678) and he took down my info. I asked if they keep a log of such calls? He said, yes, they track such things, and they submit the data to their buyers but basically sounded like mot much would be done unless there’s enough volume of serious complaints to warrant a product recall (he said none for this product exists). He also suggested you could go by your local Costco store and fill out an “incident form” (but sounds like not much is going to be done). However, just this blog comes up in a google search of the product so others won’t think they’re crazy and/or help dermatologists pinpoint people’s medical condition, and there’s always the power of twitter.

By: Paula

Paula — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:11:48 +0000

OMG, this stuff totally causes immediate itchy rash from even brief indirect exposure. I had out of town company visit and just being near them and their clothes (washed in this detergent – not even my own) made me break out in an immediate (next day) itchy rash – first on an arm, then the other arm, then started spreading to my thigh. Crikey! I am not allergic to shrimp (as other posters noted) but am allergic to some pesticides (esp. used on apples) and some typical pollens (like ragweed). My guest was stumped about my reaction, but I asked, what bath soap or detergent do you use? They sent a pic of the bottle of this CR@P, I googled the brand and found this site and unbelievable list of similar reactions! First, Costco needs to stop billing this stuff as “eco-friendly” – it’s human UNfriendly and definitely has something extremely caustic in it. They should stop selling it period or at least put a warning label on it. People, do call them and call your state consumer protection agency to report. It’s false advertising at a minimum and – worse – is causing medical harm obviously to more than a small handful of folks.

By: John

John — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:40:34 +0000

I purchased Kirkland Signature Environmentally Friendly Detergent from Costco several weeks ago and I now have a rash from neck to toes….anywhere that my clothes touch me. I have told my wife to switch back to tide and I will take this CR@P back. I will also report this product to whatever federal agency I kind find. I am talking big time rash here folks.

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By: Lana P.

Lana P. — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:50:00 +0000

I switched from Tide to Kirklands Ultra Free and Clear (high efficiency)two weeks ago. My daughter has suddenly developed a fairly severe itchy rash. Rewashing with Tide starting last night. Hope this does the trick. Thanks for all the helpful comments.

By: Gina B.

Gina B. — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:30:54 +0000

HORRIBLE Product!

The Costco environmentally friendly laundry detergent is a horrible product. It doesn’t clean a thing. I have done several loads of laundry with this product and it has left my laundry looking dingy, stained, and without a clean or fresh smell. I was trying to cut down on household product costs in addition to trying something environmentally friendly. I will be going back to Tide.

By: Diana B.

Diana B. — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:43:14 +0000

My Costco ran out of/stopped carrying the ECOS brand we usually use and I bought some of the Kirkland Signature Environmentally Friendly Detergent thinking it would be similar. Started breaking out all over in serious hives after about a month of use. Going to go to the doctors and to return the remaining detergent today!

By: sarah

sarah — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 03:39:54 +0000

My husband bought the kirkland HE detergent in the cardboard box. My office is near the laundry room. For several days, I have had a burning throat and felt like I had swallowed chemicals – I can taste them! I kept thinking it was the next door neighbor’s rehab job – I thought maybe they were using solvents – but – NO – it was the box of detergent just sitting there in the next room!!!! Aaaaack!!! We hadn’t even opened the box — back it goes! I wonder what they put in there! Just awful. No reason to have such strong, acrid “scent” in laundry detergent. I’m going back my natural lavender oil scented detergent!

By: maria chiquita

maria chiquita — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 07:10:25 +0000

We have been using the Costco environmentally friendly detergent for over a year now and no problems until this evening, when my boyfriend accidentally spilled some on his wrist and now has a painful, nasty burn that almost seems like a chemical burn. Both he and our daughter have sensitive skin and no prior reactions or problems, but pretty scary to think what would cause such a burn when he had quick direct contact to his skin like that.

By: easy eco blog

easy eco blog — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 20:36:36 +0000

For sensitive skin, I’ve found trying different detergents that have no dyes or perfumes helps. Seventh generation worked well for me.

By: julie nguyen

julie nguyen — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 18:16:48 +0000

I reported the rash problem to Costco and talked to Lauren from Costco today. Costco said that they will look into the problem. I think it will help if more people voice their concerns to Costco regarding the safety of this product. I hope Costco will do the right thing by either removing the product from the market or at least put a warning on the label. I will probably file a report with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission if I don’t see any positive actions taken by Costco within the next couple of weeks.