Surfactants
Surfactants are ingredients that help water interact with oils, soils, and surfaces. Detergents, soaps, shampoos, and household cleaners often use one or more surfactants.
Quick answer
Surfactants are ingredients that help water interact with oils, soils, and surfaces. Detergents, soaps, shampoos, and household cleaners often use one or more surfactants.
What to know
Different surfactants serve different jobs. Some focus on cleaning. Others affect foam, mildness, or texture. The full formula matters more than the word surfactant alone. What to check Check product directions, concentration, washer compatibility, ingredient disclosure, and warnings.
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