Clorox 2 · Fabric Stain Guard Sprays
Clorox 2 88-fl oz Laundry Stain Remover
Low risk liquid product without known PFAS use.
This hydrogen peroxide-based stain remover contains no reported PFAS and lacks water-resistant coatings. Liquid cleaners of this type rarely use fluorinated chemicals.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Liquid oxidizing bleach (hydrogen peroxide) and surfactants
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Clorox 2 88-fl oz Laundry Stain Remover is made of, ingredients and materials
Clorox 2 is an oxygen-based (hydrogen peroxide) bleach, not chlorine-based, making it chemically distinct from standard Clorox. The active ingredient is typically hydrogen peroxide plus surfactants and stabilizers to prevent decomposition during storage. This formulation breaks down into water and oxygen rather than producing chlorine gas, significantly lowering acute inhalation risk compared to chlorine bleach products.
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.
Respiratory irritation from vapor/aerosol
Hydrogen peroxide vapors and surfactant mists can irritate eyes, nose, and throat, especially in poorly ventilated spaces or if sprayed. Risk is lower than chlorine bleach but still present; use adequate ventilation.
Skin and eye irritation from direct contact
Hydrogen peroxide at concentrations used in laundry products can cause mild to moderate irritation if splashed on skin or eyes. Standard first aid (rinse with water) is effective; serious injury from this product is rare.
Surfactant skin sensitization
Surfactants and stabilizers in the formulation may trigger contact dermatitis or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals with repeated exposure. Risk is typical for this product category and manageable with gloves.
Chemical reactivity hazard
Hydrogen peroxide-based bleach can react dangerously if mixed with chlorine products, acids (vinegar, toilet bowl cleaners), or ammonia-based cleaners, releasing toxic gases. This is a use-behavior hazard, not an inherent product flaw.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
No public recalls or test reports indicate lead, cadmium, or other heavy metal contamination in Clorox 2. Manufacturer quality control for this widely distributed product is established.
Source, FDA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Clorox publishes ingredient lists and safety data sheets for laundry products, meeting baseline legal transparency. The company has faced no major recalls or safety violations specific to Clorox 2 in recent public record. However, Clorox does not voluntarily disclose PFAS testing or make explicit commitments to PFAS-free formulation across its product line, leaving that risk tier unconfirmed.
How it compares in its category
Oxygen bleaches like Clorox 2 present lower concern than chlorine bleach for both user and environmental impacts. Most comparable products (OxiClean, hydrogen peroxide boosters) share similar chemistry and safety profiles. Clorox 2 remains one of the market-leading oxygen bleach stain removers, with widespread availability and established use history.
If you buy it
Use as directed on the label; avoid mixing with other cleaners, especially acids or ammonia-based products, which can create hazardous reactions even with oxygen bleach. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent hydrogen peroxide degradation and loss of efficacy. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Wash hands after use; the product is not meant for skin or ingestion.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Clorox 2 has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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