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Coconut oil is pressed from the inside meat (copra) of the coconut and is the raw material used to make many of our surfactants. The hard outer shell of a coconut preserves the copra and keeps it especially pure. The resulting surfactants have excellent cleaning properties and are exceptionally gentle. You can find surfactants that are made from coconuts usually by the “coco” in their name, such as “Sodium Coco-Sulfate.” Coconuts are also highly renewable—a single coconut tree can produce over 50 coconuts annually and will produce fruit for up to 80 years.

This superfood is packed with antioxidants and also makes for an excellent source of cleaning power. Beets have the highest sugar content of any vegetable, and this sugar is used to create surfactants. Alkylpolyglucosides, or APGs, are surfactants made from sugars, and you can find them with names that include “glucoside,” such as decyl glucoside.

Made from fermented natural sources, vinegar has been used for cleaning since ancient times. We use vinegar in our household cleaners for its powerful ability to cut through grease and stains. In our ECOS Window Cleaner, vinegar helps to make sure nothing but a streak-free shine is left behind.

Minerals are naturally occurring materials from the earth’s core. From calcium chloride to sodium carbonate, we use minerals for the awesome boosting effect they have on performance. Minerals can help lift stains, remove hard-water scale, and help both surfactants and enzymes work better.

Vitamin E can be found in many fruits and nuts, such as avocados, sunflower seeds and almonds. It’s a powerful antioxidant that calms skin and reduces inflammation. It also makes our hand soap distinctly soothing; you’ll feel the difference each time you wash.