Folex Review, Is Folex Non-Toxic?
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.
Across 7 graded products, Folex averages Excellent (81/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 6 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Folex Good or better, safest first
Folex
Professional Carpet Spot Remover
water-based surfactant blend, liquid concentrate
Surfactant irritation (skin/eye/respiratory)
Concentrated surfactant blends can irritate skin or eyes on direct contact; however…
Residue buildup or fiber degradation
Over-application or failure to rinse adequately can leave sticky surfactant residue that…
Ingestion risk (children/pets)
While not acutely toxic, surfactant concentrate can cause gastrointestinal upset if…
Likely lower concern. Liquid cleaner with no known PFAS indicators.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Folex
Stain Remover (case of 2)
aqueous cleaning concentrate, surfactants and solvents
Skin and eye irritation (surfactants and solvents)
Undiluted concentrate or splash contact can cause irritation; surfactants and residual…
Inhalation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
Organic solvent content generates vapor, particularly when concentrate is mixed or…
Acute ingestion toxicity
Product label carries standard poison warning; accidental ingestion (particularly by…
Residual chemical buildup on carpet fibers
Improper rinsing after cleaning may leave surfactant residue that resoils carpet or…
Lower concern. Liquid formula without known PFAS triggers.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Folex
Carpet Cleaner and Daley Mint Towel Instant Spot Remover Spray
Aqueous cleaning solution, surfactants, solvents
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from solvents
Aqueous formulations typically contain low levels of glycol ethers or other solvents to…
Surfactant skin and eye irritation
Standard anionic or nonionic surfactants in carpet cleaners can cause mild to moderate…
Residual product buildup and mold risk
If carpet is over-saturated or not allowed to dry completely, residual cleaning solution…
Fragrance allergens
Folex products often contain 'Daley Mint' fragrance; fragrance blends are proprietary and…
Lower concern. Liquid cleaner carries minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Folex
Carpet Spot Remover
surfactant-based liquid cleaner
Surfactant respiratory exposure (aerosol inhalation)
Folex is applied as a spray or liquid, creating potential for fine mist inhalation.…
Skin or eye contact irritation
Surfactant-based cleaners can cause mild to moderate irritation on direct contact with…
Residue buildup on carpet fibers
Over-application or incomplete rinsing can leave surfactant residue that attracts soil…
PFAS
Surfactants used in carpet cleaners may be fluorinated (PFAS-based) to enhance soil and…
Skip until brand discloses surfactant source and PFAS status.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Folex
Instant Carpet Spot Remover, 28 fl oz No Rinse Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner Spray
Aqueous cleaning solution, surfactants and solvents
Respiratory or skin irritation from surfactants and solvents
Aqueous cleaners typically contain anionic or noniionic surfactants and alcohol-based…
Residue buildup if overused or under-vacuumed
No-rinse formulas rely on complete drying and vacuuming; failure to vacuum thoroughly can…
Ingestion risk in households with children or pets
Like all cleaning products, accidental ingestion is a concern; Folex is not intended for…
Liquid cleaner with no known PFAS risk, but brand silent on formulation.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Folex
Instant Carpet Spot Remover Spray - Odor-Free, Non-Toxic - 2 Pack, 32oz Each, Gold
Aqueous surfactant-based cleaning concentrate
Surfactant skin/eye irritation
Aqueous surfactant concentrates can cause irritation on prolonged contact or if splashed…
Residual surfactant attraction of soil
Incomplete rinsing leaves surfactant residue in carpet fibers, which acts as a soil…
Carpet spot remover; low PFAS risk but no brand transparency on formulation.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Folex
Professional Carpet Cleaner Spray 34 Oz - Pet Stain Removal -
aqueous surfactant-based cleaning solution
Surfactant ingestion risk (pets/children)
Aqueous surfactant solutions are low-acute-toxicity but can cause mild nausea or vomiting…
Respiratory irritation from inhalation
Surfactant-based aerosol sprays can generate fine mist particles that may irritate mucous…
Residual surfactant accumulation on carpet
Incomplete rinsing or extraction after application can leave surfactant residue in carpet…
Carpet cleaner spray; limited public PFAS data available on product.
⚠Stain-resistant finish
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