About us
Cleanliness & hygiene
The 4 Pillars

Clean

Delight

Disinfect

Protect

Facts & figures

we are the voice of
the cleaning & hygiene industry

our products clean & delight

disinfect & protect

create wellbeing

empower confidence

keep people safe

care for what surrounds us

secure supply chain

building a healthier
more resilient Europe

Detergents Europe is the voice of the European cleaning and hygiene products industry. Our products and solutions are key to health, wellbeing and resilience in Europe by ensuring hygiene & cleanliness.

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Discover why cleanliness & hygiene matter

Nearly €50 billion market value

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companies

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Clean & Delight. Disinfect. Protect.

Cleaning and hygiene products are the quiet enablers of everyday life. From homes and workplaces to public spaces and industrial environments, they help keep spaces clean, hygienic and welcoming while supporting health, wellbeing and comfort. By removing dirt, tackling harmful microorganisms and caring for materials and infrastructure, these products help people live, work and interact with confidence every day.

At Home

At home, cleaning and hygiene products help create spaces that are clean, comfortable and welcoming. They support everyday hygiene in kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms while contributing to wellbeing, confidence and peace of mind. From fresh laundry and clean kitchens to cared-for furniture and hygienic bathrooms, these products help make homes healthier, more pleasant and more enjoyable places to live.

Public & Shared Spaces

In public and shared spaces, cleaning and hygiene products help maintain clean, safe and welcoming environments for everyone. They support hygiene in workplaces, schools, restaurants, public transport and leisure facilities, helping reduce contamination risks while improving comfort and public confidence. Clean and well-maintained spaces help people feel safer, more comfortable and more positive in the environments they share every day.

Industrial & Professional Environments

In industrial and professional environments, cleaning and hygiene products support safe, efficient and reliable operations across critical sectors. From healthcare and food production to logistics, manufacturing and high-tech industries, they help maintain hygiene standards, protect equipment, support product quality and reduce contamination risks. These products play an essential role in keeping industries, supply chains and essential services running smoothly.