Natural Definitions

There are a lot of new eco-related words out there. Here are a few definitions related to our Nature's Source® products.

  • Biodegradable
    BiodegradableBiodegradable

    A biodegradable material is one that will break down and decompose ...
    into elements found in nature when it is exposed to air, moisture and bacteria or other organisms*.
    *Definition from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
  • Citric Acid
    Citric AcidCitric Acid

    Found in citrus fruit, this natural acid adjusts the pH of a product ...
    formula to enhance its cleaning ability.
  • Corn-Based Ethanol
    Corn-Based EthanolCorn-Based Ethanol

    Corn-based ethanol is produced from the fermentation of cornstarch ...
    into alcohol. It helps our Windex® Nature's Source® Glass Cleaner quickly dry to a streak-free shine.
  • Enzyme
    EnzymeEnzyme

    Produced by living organisms, this organic substance helps break ...
    down protein stains like grass so they can be removed more easily.
  • Lactic Acid
    Lactic AcidLactic Acid

    Lactic acid is produced from the breakdown of natural sugars in ...
    fruits, vegetables and a variety of other sources. It also happens to be amazing at removing hard-water deposits.
  • Natural
    NaturalNatural

    Ingredients are "natural" if they ...
    are:
    • sourced from plant, or microbial sources
    • made with processing that does not change them chemically

    Examples of such processing could include, but are not limited to, cold pressing, dehydration/desiccation, evaporation, filtering, grinding, solvent extraction and steam distillation.

  • Naturally Derived
    Naturally DerivedNaturally Derived

    Ingredients may be considered "naturally derived" if they are: ...
    • derived from natural plant or microbial sources
    • processed with other natural substances, such that they undergo a non-significant chemical change
  • Plant-Based
    Plant-BasedPlant-Based

    Plant-based means the ingredients come from fruits, vegetables and ...
    grains as well as trees, herbs and other types of plants.
  • Plant-Based Cleaning Agents
    Plant-Based Cleaning AgentsPlant-Based Cleaning Agents

    Plant-based cleaning agents are derived from natural substances ...
    such as coconut oil or palm-kernel oil. These agents work hard to remove dirt, soil and grime.
  • Purified Water
    Purified WaterPurified Water

    Water that has had minerals and other impurities removed. These ...
    impurities could interfere with the performance of our products.
  • Xanthan Gum
    Xanthan GumXanthan Gum

    Xanthan gum is a thickening agent made from the fermentation of ...
    natural sugars. It helps our Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner cling to surfaces, allowing it to work longer so it can dissolve limescale and attack stains.


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