Better Life · All-Purpose Cleaner
Better Life Floor Cleaner
Better Life makes plant-based cleaners; skip until brand clarifies PFAS status.
Better Life Floor Cleaner is a plant-based liquid product with no known PFAS-prone materials. Brand does not publicly disclose PFAS testing or policy.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water-based liquid cleaner
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Better Life Floor Cleaner is made of, ingredients and materials
Better Life Floor Cleaner is a water-based liquid formulation marketed as plant-derived, without the solvent load or harsh alkalinity of conventional floor cleaners. The product contains surfactants derived from plant sources (typically coconut or similar), water, and fragrance; no Teflon-type coating, silicone, or heavy-metal-bearing abrasives are present in the stated formula. Water-based cleaners carry lower volatility and acute inhalation risk than solvent-heavy or ammonia-based floors products, though fragrance constituents and preservatives warrant scrutiny.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Fragrance allergens and skin sensitization
Plant-based cleaners typically contain essential oil or natural fragrance components; no specific allergen list is published by Better Life for this product. Users with fragrance sensitivity or respiratory reactivity should verify formula via brand contact before use.
Preservative irritancy (if preserved with phenoxyethanol or similar)
Water-based liquid cleaners require antimicrobial preservation; the specific preservative system used by Better Life is not disclosed on standard product labeling. Plant-based brands vary widely in preservative choice; contact with skin or eyes during use could pose irritation risk depending on agent selection.
PFAS
Plant-based does not guarantee PFAS absence; processing water, film-forming additives (if any), or antimicrobial coatings on bottle interior could introduce PFAS. Better Life's refusal to disclose PFAS status leaves this as an unresolved uncertainty in an otherwise lower-hazard product category.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Microplastic contamination
No microbeads or plastic scrubbers are reported in Better Life Floor Cleaner formulation; plant-based cleansers do not inherently contain microplastics, though packaging recoverability is a separate concern.
Heavy metals
No colorants or pigments are standard in floor cleaner formulations; if this product contains dyes for visual appeal, testing results are not publicly available. This hazard applies only if pigments are present in the final formula.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Better Life is a US-based plant-based household products brand without major product recalls on record for floor cleaners. The brand does not publicly disclose PFAS testing results or commitment statements; this silence is atypical for premium eco-positioned brands and represents a significant transparency gap. The brand holds no formal certifications from EPA, EWG, or third-party safety bodies that are routinely available for floor cleaners, making independent hazard verification difficult. Better Life's parent company ownership structure and manufacturing transparency have not been widely documented in consumer safety literature.
How it compares in its category
Floor cleaners in the plant-based segment (e.g., Ecos, Seventh Generation, Mrs. Meyer's) typically disclose PFAS status explicitly or carry third-party certifications; Better Life's silence puts it at a comparative disadvantage on transparency. Most plant-based floor cleaners achieve cleaning performance through saponified plant oils and biodegradable surfactants, a category Better Life aligns with, but communication standards in the category have shifted toward proactive PFAS and microplastic disclosure. Conventional floor cleaners (Pledge, Murphy Oil) carry higher documented concerns around volatile organics and floor finish buildup; plant-based products are generally lower-concern on those vectors.
If you buy it
Use as directed on manufacturer label; water-based formulas require adequate rinsing to avoid residue buildup on sealed floors. Store in cool, dry conditions away from sunlight; plant-based surfactants can degrade if exposed to UV or high heat. Do not dilute beyond recommended concentration, as this weakens antimicrobial and preservative efficacy and may increase mold risk in residual moisture. Before regular use on new or untested floor finishes, spot-test in an inconspicuous area, as even mild plant-based cleaners can affect certain waxes or stains.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 60% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Better Life has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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