Our take
Why We Trust This Brand
ECOS has been family-run since 1967 and turned down the corporate buyouts that swept up its competitors. The ingredient lists are short and clearly labeled, and many products carry the EPA Safer Choice mark, so we are not just taking the brand's word for it.
What's inside
Ingredients & Safety
Formulas are built on plant- and coconut-derived surfactants with simple, recognizable ingredients like potassium sorbate and citric acid. They leave out phosphates, chlorine, parabens, dyes, formaldehyde, and optical brighteners.
Certifications
A couple to know — 1 ingredient we flag:
Natural Fragrance — commonly known as Fragrance (Natural)
Broad label that can hide undisclosed components.
Full Ingredient List
- Water also listed as Aqua, Purified Water
- Caprylyl/Myristyl Glucoside
- Propanediol
- Potassium Sorbate
- Natural Fragrance also listed as Natural Fragrance Watch
- Citric Acid
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Who owns it
Ownership & Independence
ECOS is still owned and run by the founding Vlahakis family, with founder Van Vlahakis's daughter Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks as CEO since 2014. Multiple sources confirm it has taken no outside funding and has never been acquired.
Where to buy
Key Products
- Liquid Laundry Detergent (Magnolia & Lily) View on Amazon →
- Laundry Detergent Sheets View on Amazon →
- All-Purpose Cleaner (Parsley) View on Amazon →
- Dishmate Dish Soap (Free & Clear) View on Amazon →
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