Carbona · Fabric Stain Guard Sprays
Carbona Upholstery Cleaner
Upholstery cleaner with lower PFAS concern. Verify ingredients directly.
This liquid surfactant-based upholstery cleaner shows no documented PFAS-specific formulation requirements. No public PFAS disclosure available. Contact the brand for full ingredient details if concerned.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aqueous cleaning solution (surfactants, water, solvents)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Carbona Upholstery Cleaner is made of, ingredients and materials
Carbona Upholstery Cleaner is formulated as an aqueous solution, meaning water-based with surfactants (cleaning agents) and organic solvents as the active ingredients. This chemistry avoids volatile organic compound (VOC) profiles of solvent-heavy formulas, reducing inhalation risk during application. The absence of known harsh petrochemical bases or aerosol propellants in the standard formula lowers acute toxicity hazard compared to some category alternatives.
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.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from solvents
Aqueous formulas still contain organic solvents; inhalation risk exists during and shortly after spray application, particularly in poorly ventilated spaces. Individual sensitivity and exposure duration determine symptom likelihood.
Surfactant irritation (skin, eyes, respiratory)
Surfactants in cleaning solutions can irritate mucous membranes and skin on contact. Risk is low during normal spraying but increases if product is ingested, splashed in eyes, or applied to broken skin.
Fabric and dye degradation
Cleaning solvents and surfactants may cause color bleeding or weaken fibers in delicate, untreated, or vintage fabrics; pre-testing on hidden areas is standard practice and mitigates this risk.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Residual wet-surface bacterial or mold growth
No documented hazard for this product specifically; however, any aqueous cleaner left wet on fabric can harbor microbial growth if not allowed to dry fully. This is a use-pattern concern, not a product defect.
Lead
No recalls or testing records indicate heavy metal presence in Carbona Upholstery Cleaner formulations. This hazard is relevant to some cosmetics and paints but is not on record for this product class.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Carbona has no public PFAS disclosure policy and does not voluntarily advertise PFAS testing or absence; however, the PFAS risk profile for this product grades lower (85/100) based on aqueous formulation chemistry. The brand has no recorded safety recalls or regulatory violations specific to this product line. Ingredient transparency on the label and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is standard but does not include third-party certification (e.g., Safer Choice, Green Seal).
How it compares in its category
Carbona Upholstery Cleaner sits in the middle-ground of fabric care products, safer than solvent-intensive spot removers (lower VOC profile) but less certified than eco-label alternatives like Seventh Generation or products carrying independent safety verification. Most upholstery cleaners in this format carry similar surfactant and solvent profiles; Carbona's aqueous base is typical for liquid sprays, not a differentiator.
If you buy it
Apply in well-ventilated areas to minimize inhalation of vapors and solvents; test on an inconspicuous area of fabric first to check for dye bleeding or material degradation. Do not use on delicate, vintage, or untreated natural fibers without care. Store in a cool, dry place away from heat sources, and ensure the container is tightly sealed after use to prevent solvent evaporation and concentration of residual fumes. Wash hands after application.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Carbona has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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