Amylase in Cleaning Products: The Enzyme That Targets Stubborn Starch

What Is Amylase?

Amylase is a natural enzyme, aka a specialized protein that speeds up chemical reactions. In this case, amylase targets starches (the carbohydrates found in foods like pasta, potatoes, and bread) and breaks them down into smaller, water-soluble molecules that can be more easily washed away.

Here’s a fun fact: your own body produces amylase. It’s found in your saliva, where it starts digesting starchy foods the moment you take a bite.

How Amylase Works in Cleaning Products

When used in cleaning products, amylase acts like a microscopic cleaner that tackles food-based starch residues head on.

It catalyzes the hydrolysis of starch (chemistry speak for it splits complex carbohydrate molecules into simpler sugars that dissolve in water). Once those starches are broken down, they can be easily rinsed away, leaving dishes, fabrics, and surfaces spotless.

That’s why you’ll find amylase in:

• Truly Free Home Enzyme Stain Remover: for tackling food-based stains on clothing
• Truly Free Home Dishwasher Soap: for removing starchy film and food residues on dishes
• Truly Free Home Laundry Stain Spray: for lifting starchy oils and food stains before washing

Why We Chose Amylase

Traditional surfactants can break down grease and oils, but starches are another story. Sticky residues from foods like rice, pasta, or potatoes often resist basic detergents.

That’s why we include amylase in Truly Free Home cleaning product formulas. Amylase picks up where surfactants leave off, ensuring a complete clean that’s gentle, effective, and safe.

Here’s what makes amylase enzymes so great:

• Highly effective at removing starchy residues
• Naturally derived through fermentation of microorganisms
• Biodegradable and non-toxic, making it safe for your family and the planet