Clean Antibacterial All Purpose Cleaner
Skip; no PFAS disclosure for antibacterial cleaner product.
No public PFAS information available for this cleaner. Antibacterial formulations sometimes contain PFAS, but this brand provides no transparency or testing data.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aqueous liquid cleaner, unknown additives
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Clean Antibacterial All Purpose Cleaner is made of, ingredients and materials
This is an aqueous liquid cleaner, meaning water-based, but the specific active ingredients and additives are not named in the available context. Antibacterial cleaners typically contain either quaternary ammonium compounds (quats), phenolic agents, or other antimicrobials, each with different toxicity profiles and environmental persistence. Without a full ingredient disclosure, it is not possible to assess whether the formulation includes substances of concern such as triclosan (now banned in the US but still found internationally) or other chemicals with documented health or aquatic toxicity data. The 'unknown additives' flag means preservatives, fragrance components, surfactants, and chelating agents are unverified.
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.
Unknown antimicrobial active ingredients
Antibacterial cleaners often contain quats, phenolics, or other agents with varying oral, dermal, and aquatic toxicity. Without ingredient disclosure, specific risk cannot be quantified. Some antimicrobials are known endocrine disruptors or skin sensitizers.
Fragrance allergens and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
Fragranced cleaners commonly include undisclosed fragrance blends that may contain allergens or VOCs. Inhalation during spraying or evaporation from surfaces can trigger respiratory irritation or allergic sensitization in sensitive individuals.
Surfactant-related skin and eye irritation
All-purpose cleaners rely on surfactants to break down grease; concentrated or undiluted exposure to surfactants is well-documented to cause skin and eye irritation. Risk is manageable with proper dilution and use of gloves.
Aquatic toxicity from disposal
Many antimicrobial and surfactant ingredients in cleaners are slow to degrade in aquatic environments and can bioaccumulate. No information on biodegradability or aquatic safety of this specific formulation is available.
Inhalation of aerosolized cleaner during spray application
Spray-applied cleaners create fine mist particles; repeated inhalation of unknown additive blends may pose respiratory or systemic effects over time. This is a use-pattern hazard common to all spray cleaners and mitigated by ventilation.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
The brand Clean has not made a public PFAS stance known, and for an antibacterial cleaner product, no PFAS-free disclosure or third-party certification is on record. The brand's general transparency on ingredient formulation is not established in available public sources. No major recalls or safety controversies specific to this product line are documented. Without access to a safety data sheet (SDS) or full ingredient list on the product label or website, the brand's commitment to consumer transparency remains unclear.
How it compares in its category
All-purpose antibacterial cleaners are common household products; most do not disclose PFAS content, though some manufacturers have moved toward PFAS-free formulations in response to consumer demand. Products certified by EPA Safer Choice or similar third-party bodies typically have lower hazard profiles. This product's lack of any visible certification or detailed ingredient transparency places it in the middle of the market range; it is neither notably high-disclosure nor notably low-concern compared to major brand alternatives that do publish ingredient lists.
If you buy it
Always read and follow the label dilution instructions; undiluted or over-concentrated use increases exposure to unknown additives. Ensure adequate ventilation when spraying, as inhalation of aerosolized cleaner particles or vapor can occur. Do not mix with other cleaners, especially bleach or ammonia-based products, as chemical reactions may produce toxic gases. Store in a cool, dry place away from children and pets, and keep the container sealed between uses to prevent evaporation of volatile components or contamination.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Clean has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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