Abstract: A safe and effective, neutral, non-toxic cleaning agent composition containing a surfactant, nonylphenol ethoxylate, and a wetting agent alkane sulfonate, for rapidly and economically removing oils and greases. The composition is safe in handling, and enables more rapid oil and grease removal than prior art cleaners. The composition is aqueous based, and therefore more environmentally safe and able to be used in conjunction with biodegradation systems without detrimentally effecting microorganisms performing the breakdown of waste.