Fabric cleaner sits on a sofa cushion for minutes at a time and gets touched by hands, pets, and skin daily for years. What is actually in the bottle matters more here than in almost any other cleaning category.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
A plant-derived surfactant, sourced from coconut oil. It lifts dirt and oil from fabric fibres while being gentle enough for repeated skin contact, which matters on a surface people sit and lie on daily.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
A cleaning agent that lifts everyday residue and dirt from fabric surfaces. Used at the correct concentration alongside gentler surfactants like Cocamidopropyl Betaine, it improves cleaning performance without the harshness of using a strong surfactant alone.
Berol 226
Enhances fabric cleaning performance, helping the formula lift residue more effectively across different fabric types without needing a higher overall concentration of active ingredients.
Polysorbate 20
An emulsifier. Keeps the formula evenly blended so every spray delivers the same mix of ingredients, rather than the components separating in the bottle over time.
Sodium Chloride
Salt. Used to adjust the viscosity of the formula, controlling how the spray disperses on contact with fabric.
DMDMH
A preservative that keeps the formula stable and free of microbial contamination from first use to last, in a product designed to sit in a spray bottle for months.
Fragrance
Present to leave fabric smelling fresh after use. Light, because the formula's job is to remove odour at the source, not cover it with scent.
What is not in this formula
No added parabens. No heavy metals detected. Laboratory tested. For fabric surface use only, not suitable on leather, suede, silk, or velvet.
Why concentration and order matter more than the ingredient list alone
Two products can share similar ingredients and perform completely differently based on concentration and how the formula is balanced. A cleaning agent used at too high a concentration becomes harsh on skin and fabric. Used too low, it does not lift dirt effectively. Every OUTCOME formula is built to the concentration that performs, not the concentration that is cheapest to produce.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sodium Laureth Sulfate safe for repeated skin contact?
At the concentration used in this formula, alongside gentler co-surfactants, yes. It is one of the most widely used cleaning agents in personal care and household formulations globally.
Why does the ingredient list include a preservative?
Any water-based formula needs a preservative to prevent microbial growth once the bottle is opened and exposed to air repeatedly over months of use. Without one, the product would need to be used within days of opening.
Is this formula safe around pets?
It is formulated for use on fabric surfaces in a pet's environment, such as pet bedding or upholstered furniture pets have access to. Allow the fabric to fully air dry before pets or people make contact with the treated surface.
Full breakdown of what is in every OUTCOME product: Ingredient Guide.