Decyl Glucoside: a Gentle, Plant-Powered Cleanser You Can Trust

What Is Decyl Glucoside?

Decyl glucoside is a plant-derived surfactant made by combining glucose from corn with fatty alcohols from coconuts. The result is a mild, non-ionic cleansing ingredient that helps water and oil mix, so dirt, grease, and grime can be easily rinsed away.

It’s a perfect example of how nature gives us the tools for a cleaner home without toxic or harsh chemicals.

How Decyl Glucoside Works

When you clean with a Truly Free Home cleaning product containing decyl glucoside, here’s what it’s doing behind the scenes:

• Encapsulating dirt and oil: Decyl glucoside’s molecules surround particles of dirt and grease, lifting them from surfaces or fabrics.
• Gently foaming and rinsing away: Decyl glucoside creates a soft, stable lather that makes cleaning effective without being harsh.
• Maintaining formula stability: Decyl glucoside facilitates the even blending of other plant-based ingredients, ensuring consistent performance.

In short, decyl glucoside delivers the satisfaction of a deep clean without toxic residues, irritation, or dryness that come with conventional laundry detergents and sulfates.

Why We Chose Decyl Glucoside For Our Non-Toxic Cleaning Products

Every Truly Free Home ingredient must meet our high standards for safety, sustainability, and performance—and decyl glucoside stands up to scrutiny.

Here’s why we love to use decyl glucoside in our products:

• Naturally Derived: Decyl Glucoside is made from renewable corn and coconut sources.
• Ultra-Mild: Decyl Glucoside is gentle enough for sensitive skin, even babies.
• Eco-Friendly: Decyl Glucoside is biodegradable and safe for waterways.
• Effective Cleaner: Decyl Glucoside provides just the right amount of foam and cleaning power for non-toxic formulations.

Decyl glucoside allows us to avoid harsh sulfates and toxic ingredients in our formulas, and it’s proof that you don’t need to sacrifice safety for results.