Folex Review, Is Folex Non-Toxic?
Folex averages 85 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 12 Folex products graded as of October 2026, and all 12 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Folex grades Excellent on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
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Does Folex have PFAS, by category
Which Folex products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- Aqueous liquid cleaner concentrate
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Aqueous cleaning solution, surfactants, solvents
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Surfactant skin and eye irritancy. Aqueous cleaning sprays are formulated with surfactants that reduce…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous-based carpet spot remover, surfactant solution
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Surfactant skin and eye irritation. Aqueous surfactant solutions can cause mild to moderate irritation on…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Folex
Instant Carpet Spot Remover, 28 fl oz No Rinse Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner Spray
- Aqueous cleaning solution, surfactants and solvents
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and solvent inhalation. Aqueous solvents in the formulation may emit odor…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Folex
Instant Carpet Spot Remover Liquid Carpet Cleaner - Odor Free Spray - 32 Oz., White
- Water-based liquid surfactant cleaner
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance and respiratory sensitizers. Product marketed as 'odor free,' suggesting minimal fragrance…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Folex
Instant Carpet Spot Remover Spray - Odor-Free, Non-Toxic - 2 Pack, 32oz Each, Gold
- Aqueous surfactant-based cleaning concentrate
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Skin and eye irritation from surfactants. Aqueous surfactant cleaners can cause mild irritation if sprayed…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Aqueous cleaning solution, surfactants and water-based compounds
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Surfactant skin and inhalation irritation. Water-based surfactants are generally low-toxicity but can cause…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Skin and eye irritation (surfactants and solvents). Undiluted concentrate or splash contact can cause…
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous surfactant-based cleaning solution
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Surfactant ingestion risk (pets/children). Aqueous surfactant solutions are low-acute-toxicity but can cause…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and propellant inhalation risk. Spray-applied formulations release…
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Folex and PFAS, common questions
- Does Folex have PFAS?
- Folex averages 85 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 12 Folex products graded as of October 2026, and all 12 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Folex non-toxic?
- 4 Pack Folex Instant Carpet Spot Remover Carpet Cleaner - 128 oz - Removes Pet Accidents, Grease, Red Wine and More is the highest-graded Folex product we have scored, at 85/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Folex products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Folex products we have scored are 4 Pack Folex Instant Carpet Spot Remover Carpet Cleaner - 128 oz - Removes Pet Accidents, Grease, Red Wine and More, Folex Carpet Cleaner and Daley Mint Towel Instant Spot Remover Spray, Folex Instant Carpet Spot Remover. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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