where green meets clean

You only want what's best for your family-and we do, too. That's why Green Works® cleaning products are made from high-quality ingredients that are at least 95% naturally derived.

ingredient	how it works	what product is it in?
alkyl polyglucoside	The top-secret cleaning ingredient inside our products? Believe it or not, it comes from plants. This plant-based cleaning agent is great at dissolving and removing dirt, oil and grease.	all-purpose cleaner, bathroom cleaner, cleaning wipes, dishwashing liquid, glass cleaner, glass & surface cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, laundry detergent
boric acid	This natural mineral compound works to stabilize the natural cleaning enzymes that break down protein-based stains, such as grass, blood and chocolate. The result? Cleaner clothes done naturally.	laundry detergent
calcium chloride	This mineral-based ingredient stabilizes natural cleaning enzymes and prevents them from breaking down.	laundry detergent
citric acid	Ever wonder why hard water doesn’t lather well? It’s the minerals! This corn-based ingredient reduces minerals to soften hard water and help our natural cleaning ingredients work harder.	dishwashing liquid, toilet bowl cleaner, bathroom cleaner, cleaning wipes
colorant	Like any natural ingredient, natural dyes do have a shelf life. That’s why we add a very small amount of synthetic colorant (less than 0.1%) to our products for a bit of color.	all-purpose cleaner, dishwashing liquid, toilet bowl cleaner, glass cleaner, laundry detergent
enzymes	Grass, food, blood? No problem! The natural soil remover in our laundry products attacks protein-and starch-based stains to get your clothes fresh and stain-free — naturally!	laundry detergent
ethanol	Streaks begone! This corn-based alcohol allows our products to dry quickly for a streak-free shine.	all-purpose cleaner, dishwashing liquid, cleaning wipes, glass & surface cleaner, glass cleaner
fragrance with essential oils	Natural fragrances can go bad over time, which is why our products contain synthetic fragrances with oils extracted from plants that leave behind a clean, fresh scent.	all-purpose cleaner, bathroom cleaner, chlorine-free bleach, cleaning wipes, dishwashing liquid, glass cleaner, glass & surface cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, laundry detergent
glycerine	This plant-based ingredient prevents streaking and ensures that our products are effective even when the temperature drops.	cleaning wipes, glass & surface cleaner, laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid
hydrogen peroxide	Meet nature’s stain remover! This oxygen-based bleaching agent is like a water molecule plus an extra oxygen atom. It does not contain chlorine bleach and is safe for use on colored fabrics.	chlorine-free bleach
lactic acid	The main culprit behind those pesky rings in your toilet bowl? Hard water. This corn-based compound softens hard water, which helps our cleaning ingredients work more effectively for a toilet that’s absolutely spotless.	toilet bowl cleaner
lauramine oxide	This plant-based cleaning ingredient dissolves and removes dirt, oil and grease — and produces rich suds for sparkling-clean dishes.	dishwashing liquid
oleic acid	This plant-based cleaning ingredient prevents excessive foaming, which is what makes our laundry detergent great for high-efficiency (HE) washing machines. Remember: just a little can go a long way!	laundry detergent
potassium carbonate	This mineral-based ingredient increases the pH levels in our products for improved cleaning performance.	all-purpose cleaner
potassium citrate	Because natural cleaning ingredients can degrade over time, we use this plant-based buffer to balance pH levels and prevent our stain-fighting ingredients from breaking down.	all-purpose cleaner
preservative	Like anything that’s natural, the natural cleaning ingredients in our products can go bad over time. That’s why we add a small amount of preservative (less than 0.5%) to keep our products fresh and effective.	all-purpose cleaner, dishwashing liquid, cleaning wipes, laundry detergent
silicone antifoaming agent	Bubbles are great when you’re doing the dishes, but not so helpful when you’re pretreating a stain or wiping up a sticky spill. That’s why a couple of our products contain an antifoaming agent that prevents streaks and unwanted residue.	cleaning wipes
sodium carbonate	This mineral-based ingredient (known in the olden days as washing soda) softens hard water, which helps our cleaning ingredients work even harder.	glass & surface cleaner, glass cleaner, oxi stain remover
sodium chloride	So what is sodium chloride? It’s just a fancy name for table salt! It prevents cleaning ingredients from breaking down and increases the viscosity (or thickness) of our dishwashing liquid.	dishwashing liquid
sodium gluconate	Because natural cleaning ingredients can degrade over time, we use this corn-based buffer to balance pH levels and prevent our stain-fighting ingredients from breaking down.	laundry detergent
sodium hydroxide	This mineral-based ingredient increases the pH levels in our products for improved cleaning performance.	glass cleaner, laundry detergent
sodium lauryl sulfate	Derived from plants, this powerful cleaning ingredient works to dissolve and remove dirt, oil and grease.	dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent
sodium octyl sulfate	This plant-based cleaning ingredient helps dissolve and remove dirt, oil and grease.	glass cleaner, laundry detergent
sodium percarbonate	This oxygen-based bleaching agent releases hydrogen peroxide as it dissolves in water. This makes it tough on dirt and stains and easy on colors*. *When used as directed.	oxi stain remover
substrate	Our cleaning wipes are made from 100% wood-based fibers, which is also what makes them compostable. Just throw them in the green bin when you’re done!	cleaning wipes
xanthan gum	This plant-based thickener increases product viscosity, which means that our toilet bowl cleaner will cling to stains instead of running down the sides.	toilet bowl cleaner