Nantucket Footprint Ingredients

  • Full Ingredient Transparency

    Our ingredients are all disclosed on our packaging and more details can be found on this page. Most household cleaners sold in the USA still don’t disclose ingredients and aren’t required to. We are committed to 100% ingredient transparency for all our products.

  • Cosmetic Quality Ingredients

    There are no strict standards governing cleaning product ingredients in the U.S., so we set our own. Every ingredient we use must appear on the EPA’s Safer Choice list and receive the lowest (safest) ratings in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safer Choice and the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) Skin Deep Database. We also exclude any ingredients listed on the Suzuki “Dirty Dozen List". Our belief is that household products should meet a level of ingredient safety comparable to personal care, even if they aren’t meant for skin.

  • Free From Harmful Chemicals

    Free from chemicals known to pose risks to people or the planet, including sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, phosphates, phthalates, parabens, artificial fragrances, triclosan, methylisothiazolinone, and benzisothiazolinone. All of our products are also completely palm oil–free.

Product Ingredients

Chamomile Laundry Detergent Strips

Polyvinyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Aqua, Decyl Glucoside, Glycereth Cocoate, Coconut Betaine, Sodium Gluconate, Protease Enzymes, Sodium Sulfate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Chamomile Essential Oil

Unscented Laundry Detergent Strips

Polyvinyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Aqua, Decyl Glucoside, Glycereth Cocoate, Coconut Betaine, Sodium Gluconate, Protease Enzymes, Sodium Sulfate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid

All Purpose Cleaning Strips

Polyvinyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Aqua, Glycereth Cocoate, Coconut Betaine, Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Gluconate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Citrate, Decyl Glucoside, Grapefruit Essential Oil, Bergamot Essential Oil

Glass & Window Cleaning Strips

Polyvinyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Aqua, Glycereth Cocoate, Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Peppermint Essential Oil, Rosemary Essential Oil

Toilet Bowl Cleaning Strips

Polyvinyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Aqua, Glycereth Cocoate, Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Carboxymethyl Inulin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Blue Gardenia Natural Color, Peppermint Essential Oil, Rosemary Essential Oil

About Our Ingredients

Ingredient What is it? Used in which Nantucket Footprint products? EWG Skin Deep Rating
(1–10; 1–2 best)		 On EPA Safer Choice list EPA “low concern
(more data)” list
Enzymes Biological enzymes that catalyze stain removal Unscented Laundry Detergent, Chamomile Laundry Detergent (48-strip box & 2-strip sample) 1
Blue Gardenia Flowering plant extract (100% natural colorant) Toilet Bowl Cleaner N/A N/A
Capryl Glucoside Coconut-derived surfactant All-Purpose Cleaner, Glass & Window Cleaner 1
Citric Acid pH adjuster Laundry Sheets, All-Purpose Cleaner, Glass & Window Cleaner 2
Coconut Betaine Plant-derived foam booster Laundry Sheets, All-Purpose Cleaner 1
Decyl Glucoside Plant-derived surfactant Laundry Sheets, All-Purpose Cleaner 2
Glycereth Cocoate Water softener Laundry Sheets, All-Purpose Cleaner, Glass & Window Cleaner 1
Vegetable Glycerin Plant-derived ingredient used for texture Laundry Sheets, All-Purpose Cleaner, Glass & Window Cleaner 2
Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Biodegradable, water-soluble film Laundry Sheets, All-Purpose Cleaner, Glass & Window Cleaner 1
Sodium Sulfate
(not sodium lauryl or sodium laureth sulfate)		 Mineral-based processing aid Laundry Sheets 1
Potassium Sorbate Food-grade preservative Laundry Sheets, All-Purpose Cleaner, Glass & Window Cleaner 2
Sodium Citrate Water softener All-Purpose Cleaner, Glass & Window Cleaner 1
Sodium Gluconate Water softener Laundry Sheets, All-Purpose Cleaner 1
Chamomile Essential Oil Steam-distilled essential oil Laundry Sheets 2
Rosemary Essential Oil Steam-distilled essential oil Glass & Window Cleaner 1
Peppermint Essential Oil Steam-distilled essential oil Glass & Window Cleaner 1
Grapefruit Essential Oil Cold-pressed essential oil All-Purpose Cleaner 1
Bergamot Essential Oil Cold-pressed essential oil All-Purpose Cleaner 2

Ingredient Overview

  • How Our Cleaning Strips Work

    Our zero-waste cleaning strips dissolve completely in water, activating plant-derived surfactants like decyl glucoside and capryl glucoside that help lift dirt and grease from surfaces. Ingredients such as sodium citrate and citric acid support cleaning performance by softening water and balancing pH, allowing the formula to rinse clean without residue. You can see how these ingredients work together in our zero-waste cleaning strips.

  • How Our Laundry Strips Work

    Our zero-waste laundry detergent strips are made to dissolve fully in the wash, releasing plant-based cleaning agents like decyl glucoside and coconut betaine that help remove dirt while remaining gentle on fabrics. Polyvinyl alcohol allows the strip to hold its shape until use, while glycerin and sodium gluconate support solubility and performance across different water temperatures. Learn how these ingredients come together in our zero-waste laundry detergent strips.