Every ingredient, on the record
Nothing hidden. Not even the fragrance.
This page is every ingredient in every Dip formula, by name, with what it is and why it is there. Most brands legally tuck dozens of chemicals behind the single word “fragrance”. You cannot make a healthy choice about something you cannot see, so we publish the lot, and we tell you when an ingredient is a trade-off as well as when it is a triumph.
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Compliant is not the same as healthy. The difference is checkable: every ingredient of every formula, by name, with what it is and why it is there.
Three formulas share this page. Fresh Linen is the scented one, Fragrance Free is that same formula with the fragrance left out, and Extra Sensitive is its own formula with no fragrance and no enzymes.
Sulfuric Acid, mono-C12-14-alkyl esters, Sodium SaltsThe main cleaning agent, and the one doing most of the lifting.It surrounds oil and grime so water can carry them off fabric. We use the non-ethoxylated sulfate, which avoids the manufacturing route that can leave 1,4-dioxane behind.In: Fresh Linen and Fragrance Free
Polyvinyl alcoholThe film that is the sheet itself, a water-soluble polymer.It holds a measured dose in dry form, then dissolves in the wash and releases everything else on this list. The sheets are OECD 301B certified biodegradable, and a pack of washes posts flat instead of shipping as a plastic jug.In: all three laundry formulas
WaterThe small amount left in the sheet after manufacture.It keeps the film flexible, so sheets tear where you want them to and dissolve evenly rather than in clumps.In: all three laundry formulas. Written as Aqua on the Extra Sensitive list.
GlycerinA humectant, the same ingredient skincare reaches for to hold moisture.It keeps every sheet flexible so it dissolves evenly, and softens the feel of the wash on skin and fabric.In: all three laundry formulas
Trisodium CitrateA water softener made from citric acid, the salt that gives citrus its bite.It stops limescale greying wash loads, and it is what we use instead of phosphates and phosphonates. It breaks down readily. You will see it written as Sodium Citrate or Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate on some lists: same salt.In: all three laundry formulas
PEG-9 dimethiconeA silicone and polyether hybrid, used at a low level.It keeps foam under control in the drum. Modern machines are built for low suds, and this is what lets a sheet wash properly without a door full of bubbles.In: Fresh Linen and Fragrance Free
Sodium bicarbonateBicarbonate of soda, the kitchen-cupboard classic.It lifts everyday grime and neutralises odours rather than covering them.In: Fresh Linen and Fragrance Free
ProteaseAn enzyme that breaks down protein.Egg, sauces, sweat, grass, baked-on food: protease takes them apart rather than scrubbing at them, and it keeps working through a cold wash and a long cycle.In: Fresh Linen and Fragrance Free
α-AmylaseAn enzyme that targets starch.Pasta water, sauces, cereal, the everyday food marks laundry actually collects. Each enzyme takes a different kind of stain, which is how a slim sheet matches a heavy jug.In: Fresh Linen and Fragrance Free
CellulaseAn enzyme that works on the cotton itself.It smooths the microscopic fuzz that traps dirt and greys colour, so this one is less about removing a stain and more about keeping fabric looking the way it did when you bought it.In: Fresh Linen and Fragrance Free
Sodium Lauroyl IsethionateA mild surfactant, best known from skincare cleansing bars.It is one of two cleansing agents in Extra Sensitive because it lifts everyday soils while staying notably kind to skin.In: Extra Sensitive
Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateThe second cleansing agent in Extra Sensitive, made from coconut oil fatty acids.It is a staple of facial cleansers, which tells you the register this formula works in.In: Extra Sensitive
KaolinA soft white clay, the mineral behind porcelain and skincare masks.It gives the Extra Sensitive sheet its structure and helps the formula carry evenly through the wash.In: Extra Sensitive
Cocamidopropyl BetaineA coconut-derived co-surfactant.It boosts cleaning while softening the action of the main surfactants, so the finished formula sits milder on skin.In: Extra Sensitive
Disodium CocoamphodiacetateAn amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids.It is one of the milder cleansing agents in common use, which is why it is in Extra Sensitive. You will find it in baby washes for the same reason.In: Extra Sensitive
Lauryl GlucosideA surfactant made from coconut oil and sugar.It does the degreasing, and it is mild enough that it turns up in products meant for skin.In: Extra Sensitive
SaponinsFoaming cleansers that occur in plants such as the soap-bark tree.They lift everyday grime without harsh solvents, and they help the sheet dissolve fully in the drum, leaving nothing behind.In: Extra Sensitive
Citric AcidThe acid that gives citrus its sharpness.It fine-tunes the balance of the formula so the wash sits where fabric and skin prefer it, and it supports the citrate in softening the water.In: Extra Sensitive
Fresh Linen FragranceLine-dried cotton, soft white florals and a low note of warmth.On most labels every component above would be one word. “Fragrance”, or “parfum”, is a legal black box: a single entry that can stand for a blend of 50 to 200 or more individual chemicals, with no requirement to name any of them. We publish ours in full instead, so you can look anything up before it comes near your home.
Every fragrance component (23)
- 3,7-Dimethyloctan-3-ol
- 2-Phenylethanol
- Tetrahydro-2-isobutyl-4-methylpyran-4-ol
- Oxydipropanol
- 4-tert-Butylcyclohexyl acetate
- Benzyl Acetate
- Diethyl Malonate
- 2,6-Dimethyloct-7-en-2-ol
- 2-Ethyl-4-(2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl)-2-buten-1-ol
- Undecan-4-olide
- cis-Hex-3-en-1-ol
- 2,4-Dimethylcyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde
- Tetrahydro-4-methyl-2-(2-methylprop-1-enyl)pyran
- 3-p-Cumenyl-2-methylpropionaldehyde
- Isopentyl acetate
- Diphenyl Ether
- Allyl Heptanoate
- 2,6-Dimethylhept-5-enal
- 1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1,3-cyclohexadien-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one
- Isocyclocitral
- Dodecanal
- Methoxy dicyclopentadiene carboxaldehyde
- Cinnamyl alcohol
Before any component earns its place we check it against the European Chemicals Agency's published lists of endocrine disruptors, CMR substances (carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction) and Substances of Very High Concern, and we do not use any that are known endocrine disruptors. This is our own ingredient-by-ingredient checking process against ECHA's published lists, not an ECHA endorsement, and we re-check whenever those lists change.
Fresh Linen, every ingredient
Fragrance Free is this list with the final line left off.
- Sulfuric Acid, mono-C12-14-alkyl esters, Sodium Salts
- Polyvinyl alcohol
- Water
- Glycerin
- Trisodium Citrate
- PEG-9 dimethicone
- Sodium bicarbonate
- Protease
- α-Amylase
- Cellulase
- Fresh Linen Fragrance
Extra Sensitive, every ingredient
Its own formula: no fragrance, no enzymes.
- Aqua
- Polyvinyl Alcohol
- Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Kaolin
- Trisodium Citrate
- Glycerin
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Saponins
- Citric Acid
We design these sheets for sensitive skin, but no formula can guarantee nobody reacts. Read the list before using a new product and test on a single item first, particularly if you have reason to be cautious or you are washing children's clothes.
One formula, thirteen ingredients and a fragrance built from ten named components.
GlycerinA humectant, the same ingredient skincare reaches for to hold moisture.It keeps the sheet flexible so it dissolves evenly through the cycle.
Trisodium Citrate DihydrateA water softener made from citric acid, in its hydrated form.It stops limescale dulling your glasses, and it is what we use instead of phosphates and phosphonates. It breaks down readily.
Polyvinyl AlcoholThe film that is the sheet itself, a water-soluble polymer.It holds a measured dose in dry form, then dissolves in the cycle and releases everything else on this list. The sheets are OECD 301B certified biodegradable, and a pack posts flat instead of shipping as a plastic tub.
Sulfuric Acid mono-C12-14-alkyl esters Sodium SaltsThe main cleaning agent, and the one doing most of the lifting.It surrounds grease and food residue so water can carry them away. We use the non-ethoxylated sulfate, which avoids the manufacturing route that can leave 1,4-dioxane behind.
Lauryl GlucosideA surfactant made from coconut oil and sugar.It does the degreasing, and it is mild enough that it turns up in products meant for skin.
Cocamidopropyl BetaineA coconut-derived co-surfactant.It boosts cleaning while softening the action of the main surfactants, so the finished formula sits milder on skin.
Corn ExtractA corn-derived ingredient in the dishwasher formula.We publish it because it is in there, which is rather the point of this page. Its exact role in the formula is with our manufacturer for confirmation and this description will be updated when it lands.
SaponinsFoaming cleansers that occur in plants such as the soap-bark tree.They lift everyday grime without harsh solvents, and they help the sheet dissolve fully so nothing gums up the drawer.
Perilla Frutescens Ext.An extract of perilla, a herb in the mint family.It is in the formula, so it is on the page. Its exact role is with our manufacturer for confirmation, and this description will be updated when it lands.
Quillaja SaponariaSaponins from the soap-bark tree.They cut grease and lift food residue, doing with plant chemistry what a harsher surfactant would do with force.
WaterThe small amount left in the sheet after manufacture.It keeps the film flexible, so sheets tear where you want them to and dissolve evenly rather than in clumps.
Sodium BicarbonateBicarbonate of soda, the kitchen-cupboard classic.It neutralises odours rather than covering them, and helps shift food that has baked on.
Proteinase from Bacillus Subtilis VarAn enzyme from Bacillus subtilis that breaks down protein residue.Egg, sauces, baked-on food. It works harder the longer the cycle runs, which is why a longer programme beats a hotter one here.
Fresh Lemon FragranceBright citrus when you open the door, built for a kitchen.On most labels every component above would be one word. “Fragrance”, or “parfum”, is a legal black box: a single entry that can stand for a blend of 50 to 200 or more individual chemicals, with no requirement to name any of them. We publish ours in full instead, so you can look anything up before it comes near your home.
Every fragrance component (10)
- Citral
- Limonene
- Linalool
- Citronellol
- Geraniol
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Eugenol
- Isoeugenol
Before any component earns its place we check it against the European Chemicals Agency's published lists of endocrine disruptors, CMR substances (carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction) and Substances of Very High Concern, and we do not use any that are known endocrine disruptors. This is our own ingredient-by-ingredient checking process against ECHA's published lists, not an ECHA endorsement, and we re-check whenever those lists change.
Every ingredient
- Glycerin
- Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate
- Polyvinyl Alcohol
- Sulfuric Acid mono-C12-14-alkyl esters Sodium Salts
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Corn Extract
- Saponins
- Perilla Frutescens Ext.
- Quillaja Saponaria
- Water
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Proteinase from Bacillus Subtilis Var
- Fresh Lemon Fragrance
We design these sheets for sensitive skin, but no formula can guarantee nobody reacts. Read the list before using a new product and test on a single item first, particularly if you have reason to be cautious or you are washing children's clothes.
A sheet that becomes a bottle of spray, which is why this list includes a preservative. We would rather explain that than leave it out.
Sulfuric Acid, mono-C12-14-alkyl esters, Sodium SaltsThe main cleaning agent, and the one doing most of the lifting.It surrounds oil and grime so water can carry them off the surface. We use the non-ethoxylated sulfate, which avoids the manufacturing route that can leave 1,4-dioxane behind.
Polyvinyl alcoholThe film that is the sheet itself, a water-soluble polymer.It holds a measured dose in dry form, then dissolves in the bottle and releases everything else on this list. A pack posts flat instead of another plastic bottle.
WaterThe small amount left in the sheet after manufacture.It keeps the film flexible, so sheets tear where you want them to and dissolve evenly rather than in clumps.
Sodium citrateA water softener made from citric acid.It stops limescale marking taps and glass, and it is what we use instead of phosphates and phosphonates. It breaks down readily.
Propylene glycolA humectant and solvent, used in food and cosmetics for decades.It keeps the multi-surface sheet stable and helps it dissolve quickly once it hits the water in your bottle.
GlycerinA humectant, the same ingredient skincare reaches for to hold moisture.It keeps the sheet flexible so it dissolves evenly once it meets the water in your bottle.
Lauryl glucosideA surfactant made from coconut oil and sugar.It does the degreasing, and it is mild enough that it turns up in products meant for skin.
Cocamidopropyl betaineA coconut-derived co-surfactant.It boosts cleaning while softening the action of the main surfactants.
Sodium lauroamphoacetateA mild amphoteric surfactant, common in sensitive-skin washes.It supports the main cleansers and helps the spray wet a surface evenly instead of beading off it.
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateA chelant, the modern alternative to older ones such as EDTA.It captures the hard-water metals that would otherwise dull performance and leave film behind on glass and steel.
PEG-12 dimethiconeA silicone and polyether hybrid, used at a low level.It is what lets the spray spread evenly and dry without streaks on glass and stainless steel.
SaponinsFoaming cleansers that occur in plants such as the soap-bark tree.They lift everyday grime without harsh solvents, and they help the sheet dissolve fully in the bottle, leaving nothing behind.
PhenoxyethanolA preservative, and the one modern skincare reaches for first.Once a multi-surface sheet becomes a bottle of liquid it is mostly water, and water needs protecting from microbial growth. This does that at a low level, without the formaldehyde-releasing chemistry we exclude.
Ocean Spa FragranceSea air and spa steam, built from the same twenty-three published components as Fresh Linen.On most labels every component above would be one word. “Fragrance”, or “parfum”, is a legal black box: a single entry that can stand for a blend of 50 to 200 or more individual chemicals, with no requirement to name any of them. We publish ours in full instead, so you can look anything up before it comes near your home.
Every fragrance component (23)
- 3,7-Dimethyloctan-3-ol
- 2-Phenylethanol
- Tetrahydro-2-isobutyl-4-methylpyran-4-ol
- Oxydipropanol
- 4-tert-Butylcyclohexyl acetate
- Benzyl Acetate
- Diethyl Malonate
- 2,6-Dimethyloct-7-en-2-ol
- 2-Ethyl-4-(2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl)-2-buten-1-ol
- Undecan-4-olide
- cis-Hex-3-en-1-ol
- 2,4-Dimethylcyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde
- Tetrahydro-4-methyl-2-(2-methylprop-1-enyl)pyran
- 3-p-Cumenyl-2-methylpropionaldehyde
- Isopentyl acetate
- Diphenyl Ether
- Allyl Heptanoate
- 2,6-Dimethylhept-5-enal
- 1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1,3-cyclohexadien-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one
- Isocyclocitral
- Dodecanal
- Methoxy dicyclopentadiene carboxaldehyde
- Cinnamyl alcohol
Before any component earns its place we check it against the European Chemicals Agency's published lists of endocrine disruptors, CMR substances (carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction) and Substances of Very High Concern, and we do not use any that are known endocrine disruptors. This is our own ingredient-by-ingredient checking process against ECHA's published lists, not an ECHA endorsement, and we re-check whenever those lists change.
Every ingredient
- Sulfuric Acid, mono-C12-14-alkyl esters, Sodium Salts
- Polyvinyl alcohol
- Water
- Sodium citrate
- Propylene glycol
- Glycerin
- Lauryl glucoside
- Cocamidopropyl betaine
- Sodium lauroamphoacetate
- Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate
- PEG-12 dimethicone
- Saponins
- Phenoxyethanol
- Ocean Spa Fragrance
No formula can guarantee nobody reacts. Read the list before using a new product and test a single surface first, particularly if you have reason to be cautious or there are children in your home.
The softening step, listed by its real names rather than the friendly ones.
Polyvinyl alcoholThe film that is the sheet itself, a water-soluble polymer.It holds a measured dose in dry form, then dissolves in the wash and releases everything else on this list. A pack posts flat instead of shipping as a plastic bottle.
Triethanolamine dialkylester methosulphateThe softening active, an esterquat.It relaxes fibres so clothes and bedding come out feeling softer. We list it by its full name because the friendly label most brands use would tell you nothing.
BentoniteA clay mineral, the same family that turns up in face masks.Here it is doing structural work: it gives the conditioner sheet its body and helps the softening active spread evenly through the load.
WaterThe small amount left in the sheet after manufacture.It keeps the film flexible, so sheets tear where you want them to and dissolve evenly rather than in clumps.
Trisodium citrateA water softener made from citric acid.It stops limescale building up in the wash, and it is what we use instead of phosphates and phosphonates. It breaks down readily.
GlycerinA humectant, the same ingredient skincare reaches for to hold moisture.It keeps every sheet flexible so it dissolves evenly, and softens the feel of the wash on skin and fabric.
Poly(laurylglucoside)-7A polymer built from the same sugar and coconut chemistry as lauryl glucoside.It helps the conditioner disperse through the water so the sheet dissolves in the drum without leaving residue.
Cocamidopropyl betaineA coconut-derived co-surfactant.It boosts cleaning while softening the action of the main surfactants, so the finished formula sits milder on skin.
Lauramidopropylamine oxideA coconut-derived co-surfactant, widely used in mild cleansing products.It stabilises the formula and helps it spread through the wash rather than sitting in one place.
Alcohols, C12-18, ethoxylatedA group of emulsifying surfactants.They help the softening active disperse evenly through the wash. We will be straight with you about this one: it is the ingredient class our dishwasher formula deliberately leaves out, and it is here because conditioning chemistry needs an effective emulsifier. You get told either way.
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateA chelant, the modern alternative to older ones such as EDTA.It captures the hard-water metals that would otherwise dull performance and leave residue on fabric.
SaponinsFoaming cleansers that occur in plants such as the soap-bark tree.They lift everyday grime without harsh solvents, and they help the sheet dissolve fully in the wash, leaving nothing behind.
Citric acidThe acid that gives citrus its sharpness.It fine-tunes the balance of the formula so the wash sits where fabric and skin prefer it, and it supports the citrate in softening the water.
Fresh Linen FragranceThe same twenty-three components as the Fresh Linen laundry sheet, so the two layer rather than clash.On most labels every component above would be one word. “Fragrance”, or “parfum”, is a legal black box: a single entry that can stand for a blend of 50 to 200 or more individual chemicals, with no requirement to name any of them. We publish ours in full instead, so you can look anything up before it comes near your home.
Every fragrance component (23)
- 3,7-Dimethyloctan-3-ol
- 2-Phenylethanol
- Tetrahydro-2-isobutyl-4-methylpyran-4-ol
- Oxydipropanol
- 4-tert-Butylcyclohexyl acetate
- Benzyl Acetate
- Diethyl Malonate
- 2,6-Dimethyloct-7-en-2-ol
- 2-Ethyl-4-(2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl)-2-buten-1-ol
- Undecan-4-olide
- cis-Hex-3-en-1-ol
- 2,4-Dimethylcyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde
- Tetrahydro-4-methyl-2-(2-methylprop-1-enyl)pyran
- 3-p-Cumenyl-2-methylpropionaldehyde
- Isopentyl acetate
- Diphenyl Ether
- Allyl Heptanoate
- 2,6-Dimethylhept-5-enal
- 1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1,3-cyclohexadien-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one
- Isocyclocitral
- Dodecanal
- Methoxy dicyclopentadiene carboxaldehyde
- Cinnamyl alcohol
Before any component earns its place we check it against the European Chemicals Agency's published lists of endocrine disruptors, CMR substances (carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction) and Substances of Very High Concern, and we do not use any that are known endocrine disruptors. This is our own ingredient-by-ingredient checking process against ECHA's published lists, not an ECHA endorsement, and we re-check whenever those lists change.
Every ingredient
- Polyvinyl alcohol
- Triethanolamine dialkylester methosulphate
- Bentonite
- Water
- Trisodium citrate
- Glycerin
- Poly(laurylglucoside)-7
- Cocamidopropyl betaine
- Lauramidopropylamine oxide
- Alcohols, C12-18, ethoxylated
- Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate
- Saponins
- Citric acid
- Fresh Linen Fragrance
We design these sheets for sensitive skin, but no formula can guarantee nobody reacts. Read the list before using a new product and test on a single item first, particularly if you have reason to be cautious or you are washing children's clothes.
The Cut List
15 ingredients we leave out
No scare stories. Each one is here for a documented reason, and every card tells you what it is, where it usually turns up, and what we use instead. All but one hold across every Dip formula; the exception says so on its own card.
Phthalatesscent carriers we can do withoutThe fragrance loophole
Usually found inMany fragranced cleaning and laundry products, hidden inside the word “fragrance”
Why we cut itSeveral phthalates are classified in the EU as endocrine disruptors, and because fragrance recipes are legally private, they can be present without ever appearing on a label.
In Dip insteadEvery fragrance ingredient named on the pack, and no phthalate carriers.
Synthetic musksscent fixatives that outstay their welcomeThe fragrance loophole
Usually found inLong-lasting fragrances in detergents and softeners
Why we cut itThese compounds are built to persist, so they accumulate in waterways and in people instead of breaking down.
In Dip insteadA fragrance blend that works without fixatives.
Formaldehyde-releasing preservativespreservatives with a catchPreservatives
Usually found inLiquid detergents and cleaners that need a long shelf life
Why we cut itDMDM hydantoin, quaternium-15 and their relatives work by slowly releasing formaldehyde, a well-documented skin sensitiser.
In Dip insteadDry sheets barely need preserving. Where a made-up formula does need a preservative, as the multi-surface spray does, we use phenoxyethanol.
Triclosanan antibacterial that overstayedAntibacterials
Usually found inOlder antibacterial soaps and cleaning products
Why we cut itBanned in EU cosmetics over health and environmental concerns, yet still permitted in some cleaning products. We hold cleaning to the cosmetic standard.
In Dip insteadNothing. Your machine and the detergent do the job without it.
Nonylphenol ethoxylatesold-school surfactantsSurfactants
Usually found inCheaper detergents made outside the EU
Why we cut itRestricted in the EU since 2003 because they break down into compounds that persist in rivers and harm aquatic life.
In Dip insteadPlant-derived surfactants that biodegrade readily.
Diethanolamine (DEA)a foaming agent with baggageFoaming agents
Usually found inSome liquid detergents and washing-up liquids
Why we cut itIt can react with other ingredients to form nitrosamine impurities, which EU rules restrict for good reason.
In Dip insteadFoam from coconut-derived cleansers that do not carry the risk.
Optical brightenersa whitening trick, not a cleanerWhitening
Usually found inMost mainstream laundry detergents
Why we cut itThey do not clean anything. They coat fibres with a UV-reactive layer that makes fabric look whiter, and that layer transfers to skin.
In Dip insteadActual cleaning power. Whites come out clean, not coated.
Artificial dyescolour for colour’s sakeAppearance only
Usually found inBlue liquids, brightly swirled pods and the gel windows in tablets
Why we cut itDye does nothing for your clothes, dishes or surfaces. It is there to make the product look like it is working.
In Dip insteadSheets the colour they come off the press.
Chlorine bleachthe harsh route to white cupsRespiratory irritant
Usually found inMost premium dishwasher tablets, and bathroom sprays that promise to kill everything
Why we cut itChlorine-based bleach is a respiratory and skin irritant, and it is the main reason tablet packets carry warning symbols. It is also why they win on tea stains. That is a trade we will not make.
In Dip insteadAn enzyme and plant-surfactant formula. Run an occasional hotter cycle for tannin marks.
Phosphates and phosphonatesthe water-softeners rivers paid forWaterway pollutants
Usually found inPhosphates in older formulas, restricted in the EU since 2017; phosphonates in most modern “phosphate-free” tablets
Why we cut itPhosphates feed the algal blooms that suffocate rivers and lakes, which is why the EU capped them. The industry’s replacement, phosphonates, dodges the cap but biodegrades poorly and persists in waterways instead.
In Dip insteadTrisodium citrate. It softens the water, protects your glasses from limescale, then breaks down readily.
Ammoniathe eye-watering glass cleanerRespiratory irritant
Usually found inConventional glass and multi-surface sprays
Why we cut itA respiratory irritant with a sting you can smell. It works, but you breathe it in the whole time you are cleaning.
In Dip insteadCitrate and plant surfactants that leave glass clear without the fumes.
Antibacterial quatsbenzalkonium chloride and other disinfectant quatsBiocide class
Usually found inAntibacterial sprays and wipes
Why we cut itOverused antibacterial agents linked in research to skin and respiratory sensitisation, and to bacterial resistance concerns.
In Dip insteadPlant-derived cleansers for everyday cleaning, which is what most cleaning actually is.
Aerosol propellantsgas you spray into the roomVOC source
Usually found inAerosol furniture polish and bathroom sprays
Why we cut itVolatile hydrocarbons that go straight into the air you breathe, and the single biggest reason cleaning products rival traffic as a source of indoor air pollution.
In Dip insteadA hand-pump bottle. Your arm is the propellant.
Alcohol ethoxylatesthe workhorse surfactant with baggageEvery formula except the conditioner
Usually found inMany dishwasher products and most conventional rinse aids
Why we cut itA surfactant class linked in research to gut-barrier disruption. Residues left on “clean” dishes go straight onto food.
In Dip insteadPlant-derived cleansers that rinse away and break down readily. The one exception is our fabric conditioner, where an emulsifier from this class is what makes the softening active disperse: it is on that product’s list above, and it never touches anything you eat off.
1,4-Dioxanea manufacturing leftoverManufacturing residues
Usually found inTrace contamination in some cheaply made surfactants
Why we cut itA by-product of a common manufacturing shortcut, tracked by regulators as a contaminant. It never appears on a label because it is not an ingredient, it is a residue.
In Dip insteadRaw materials specified with the residue stripped out at source.
Checked against the full published lists above and against current EU and ECHA classifications. Sources on file, and we re-check when the lists change.