What are surfactants and what do they do? Almost all cleaning products are based on surfactants: the active ingredients that allow dirt to be removed more easily. Related questions Do your fabric softeners contain animal fat (tallow)? Does Ecover contain parabens? Which Ecover products are pH neutral? What ingredients are in your products? Are your products antibacterial? FAQ Search Ask a question Search Still looking for answers? View all FAQs Contact Us