Abstract: The detergent composition comprises ethoxylated glycerine, compound represented by the formula (I) and fatty acid alkaline metal salt, represented by the formula (II); the weight ratio of the former to the latter [(I)/(II)], being essentially 10/90-90/10, preferably 1/5 to 5/1, and most preferably 1/3 to 3/1. ##STR1## wherein: R' represents H or CH.sub.3, and each of n, m and l independently represents an integer from 0 to 20; being m+n+l=2-60 preferably 10-45.R--COOM (II)wherein R represents alkyl or alkenyl group having C.sub.7-21, and M represents an alkaline metal.The combination of compounds (I) and (II) permits a saving in the amount of antifoaming agents, as well as shows a better performance in skin irritation, oral toxicity and biodegradation, without deteriorating its detergency.