Hard surface cleaning compositions comprise: A. Surfactant, e.g., a nonionic ethoxylated alcohol; B. Solvent, e.g., propyleneglycol n-butyl ether; C. Low VOC, low odor, alkanolamine selected from the group consisting of tris(hydroxymethyl)amino methane; 2-amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol; 2-amino-2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol; 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol; N,N-dimethylamino-2-methyl-1-propanol; and 3-amino-4-octanol; D. Water, and E. Optionally, one or more of an alkaline agent, builder, fragrance, preservative, biocide, colorant, dye and rheology modifier.