What’s in your ejó cleaner?

📢 Why Ingredient Transparency Matters


You shouldn’t need a science degree to understand your cleaning products. 

At e, we keep it simple, honest, and clear. We only use ingredients we trust- chosen for how well they work, how safe they are, and how kind they are to the planet.

Our ingrendients are all: 

💚 Plant-based, biodegradable, and non-toxic

🏡 Safe for your home, your family, and the planet

🐰 Tested by real people, never on animals

Most traditional cleaners rely on harsh chemicals and synthetic fragrances. Not here. ejó is all about high-performance formulas that work without the worry.

🌿 What’s Inside Our Bottles (And Why It Matters)


💧 Water (Distilled/Deionized)

What it does: Serves as the base of our formulas. It dissolves and distributes other ingredients evenly.
Where it comes from: Purified, deionized water.
Why we love it: Simple, essential, and clean.

 

🛁 Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside

What it does: A plant-based surfactant that lifts dirt and grease effectively.
Where it comes from: Derived from coconut and sugar.
Why we love it: Tough on grime but gentle on skin, surfaces, and the planet.

🫧 Decyl Glucoside

What it does: A mild foaming agent that helps spread ingredients and improve cleaning.
Where it comes from: Coconut and sugar.
Why we love it: It’s soft, stable, and gentle on skin.

💦 Propanediol

What it does: A humectant and solvent that blends ingredients and prevents overdrying.
Where it comes from: Made from corn.
Why we love it: It helps keep surfaces smooth and streak-free.

🔗 Sodium Citrate

What it does: Softens water and balances pH to increase cleaning performance.
Where it comes from: Derived from citric acid found in citrus fruits.
Why we love it: A safe, sustainable alternative to phosphates.

🛡️ Sodium Gluconate

What it does: Acts as a chelating agent to enhance cleaning and prevent corrosion.
Where it comes from: Created through fermentation of glucose.
Why we love it: Protects both your surfaces and your spray bottle’s inner parts.

🍋 Citric Acid

What it does: Dissolves mineral buildup, fights grime, and maintains optimal pH.
Where it comes from: Naturally fermented from citrus fruits.
Why we love it: It’s gentle but effective at descaling and deep cleaning.

🧼 Lactic Acid

What it does: Removes soap scum, tackles hard water stains, and offers mild antimicrobial support.
Where it comes from: Made through the fermentation of plant-based sugars.
Why we love it: A gentle yet powerful cleaner that leaves surfaces fresh and streak-free.

🛡️ Euxyl PE 9010

What it does: Preserves freshness and prevents microbial growth.
Where it comes from: A blend of Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin.
Why we love it: A broad-spectrum preservative that works in tiny amounts and is free from parabens.

🌱 Essential Oils

What it does: Provides natural fragrance and light antibacterial benefits.
Where it comes from: Pure plant extracts like lavender, eucalyptus, tea tree, and rosemary.
Why we love it: They smell amazing without the need for synthetic fragrance or phthalates.

🚫 What You’ll Never Find in ejó

We leave out the things your body and the planet don’t need. Always.

✖️ Phosphates – Harmful to waterways
✖️ Sulfates – Harsh on skin and overused in household products
✖️ Parabens – Linked to hormone disruption
✖️ Phthalates – Common in synthetic fragrances, but not here
✖️ Artificial Dyes – Cleaning doesn’t need to be neon-colored

Want to nerd out on ingredients with us?

Drop us a message - we’re always excited to talk clean chemistry. 💌

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