What ingredients are in Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner?Updated 7 hours ago
TL;DR: Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner contains 15 ingredients: water and ethanol base, RSPO-certified surfactants, two enzymes (lipase and protease), water softeners and pH balancers, Vitamin E, xanthan gum, and a mild preservative system. pH approximately 8.5. Dermatest tested for skin tolerance.
What ingredients are in Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner?
✓ What's not in there
A short list of what Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner leaves out, plus the independent body that has tested it.
✓ What is in there
15 ingredients, grouped by category:
✓ Aqua (deionised water)
✓ Ethanol (a co-solvent)
✓ Surfactants (RSPO-certified)
✓ Two enzymes (lipase, protease)
✓ Water softeners and pH balancers
✓ Xanthan gum (a thickener)
✓ Tocopheryl acetate (Vitamin E)
✓ Preservatives (methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone)
✓ Full ingredient list (as printed on the pack)
Aqua (Deionised Water), Ethanol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Xylene Sulfonate, Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate, Trisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate, Polyacrylic Acid Sodium Salt, Xanthan Gum, Lipase, Protease, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Citric Acid.
Tap any ingredient below to see what it does and why it's in the pack.
Aqua (deionised water)
The carrier base. Lets the formula spread evenly across surfaces and rinse cleanly.
Ethanol
A co-solvent. Helps the formula spread and dry quickly on hard surfaces, reducing streaks on metal and glass.
Sodium lauryl sulfate
A surfactant. Lifts grease and oil from surfaces so they rinse away. Sourced from RSPO-certified suppliers.
Cocamidopropyl betaine
A mild surfactant. Helps the formula spread across greasy residues for easier removal. Sourced from RSPO-certified suppliers.
Sodium xylene sulfonate
A solubiliser. Keeps the formula clear and stable across the pack so the last spray performs like the first.
Sodium metasilicate pentahydrate
A builder that disperses grease, making baked-on residues easier to wipe away.
Trisodium dicarboxymethyl alaninate
A water softener. Binds calcium and magnesium so hard water doesn't get in the way of cleaning.
Polyacrylic acid sodium salt
Keeps loosened grime suspended in the cleaner for a streak-free finish.
Xanthan gum
A thickener. Gives the formula cling so it stays put on vertical surfaces like splashbacks, rangehood filters, and oven walls.
Lipase
An enzyme. Targets fats and oils like cooking residue, butter splatter, and oil splashes on stovetops and rangehoods.
Protease
An enzyme. Targets protein-based residues like dairy splashes, egg, and meat juice on benches and stovetops.
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
A preservative. Helps the formula stay stable in the pack over its shelf life.
Methylisothiazolinone
A preservative. Listed alongside methylchloroisothiazolinone on the pack.
Tocopheryl acetate (Vitamin E)
An antioxidant. Adds a skin-conditioning effect when the formula touches skin during use.
Citric acid
A pH adjuster. Keeps the formula at the right pH for the surfactants and enzymes to work effectively.
Where can I find the Safety Data Sheet?
✓ Access Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Heads up: the Safety Data Sheet is a regulatory document written for workplace safety officers, first responders, and waste handlers. It uses chemistry and hazard classification language and isn't designed as a customer FAQ.
If you're asking about ingredients, sensitivity, or everyday use, the section above and the product page will be more useful.
Still need the SDS? It's a standardised 16-section PDF covering hazards, first aid measures, handling and storage, and disposal. Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner has a pH of approximately 8.5 (mildly alkaline).
15 ingredients, pH 8.5. Dermatest tested. Septic safe.
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Last reviewed: July 2026 · Koh UK