Clorox Disinfecting All Purpose Cleaner Spray
Skip if concerned; no PFAS disclosure from Clorox.
Clorox does not publicly disclose PFAS in this spray cleaner. Liquid formulations typically have lower PFAS risk than treated textiles or coatings, but the brand provides no transparency on ingredients or PFAS-free status.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water, sodium hypochlorite, surfactants, dyes, fragrance
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Clorox Disinfecting All Cleaner Spray is made of, ingredients and materials
This spray is primarily water with sodium hypochlorite (bleach), surfactants for cleaning action, synthetic dyes for visual identification, and fragrance. Sodium hypochlorite is a well-established antimicrobial active ingredient regulated by EPA; it breaks down into salt and water after disinfection. Surfactants enable soil suspension and removal. Dyes and fragrance are cosmetic and odorant additions with no antimicrobial function.
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.
Sodium hypochlorite vapors and respiratory irritation
Bleach spray releases hypochlorous acid and chlorine gas when aerosolized, especially in unventilated spaces or when mixed with other cleaners. This is a known occupational and consumer hazard documented in product safety literature and poison control data.
Skin and eye caustic contact
Sodium hypochlorite is caustic at concentration; direct spray contact can cause chemical burns to skin and severe eye damage. Product labeling includes appropriate warnings; risk is user-behavior dependent.
Surfactant and fragrance component identity and sensitization
Specific surfactants and fragrance compounds are not itemized on the label; some individuals may experience contact dermatitis or respiratory sensitivity to unlisted fragrance allergens, though prevalence is low in the user population.
Inhalation or ingestion toxicity in children or pets
Sodium hypochlorite is toxic if swallowed or inhaled in significant quantity; poison control data document pediatric and pet exposures. Proper storage and supervision are essential; this is not product-specific defect but category-level hazard.
What’s reassuring
Dye leaching into porous surfaces or skin contact
Synthetic dyes in the formulation are intended to remain in solution and are not known to leach or stain skin or clothing at product concentration, though prolonged contact with porous materials may cause temporary discoloration.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Clorox is a major manufacturer with long history of bleach-based products and established safety labeling practices. The company does not publicly disclose PFAS presence or absence in this product, which is typical for the cleaning category but limits transparency for consumers concerned about water contamination pathways. No significant product recalls or safety controversies are on record for this specific formula.
How it compares in its category
All-purpose bleach sprays work through the same active chemistry; competitors like Lysol and store brands are functionally equivalent. Non-bleach disinfectants (quaternary ammonium compounds, alcohol-based) avoid sodium hypochlorite but do not eliminate residual concern about proprietary surfactant or fragrance components. Bleach products remain the lowest-cost option with the longest established use record.
If you buy it
Apply only to hard, non-porous surfaces and allow 10 minutes contact time as label directs; do not use on fabrics or skin. Use in ventilated areas because sodium hypochlorite vapors can irritate respiratory membranes. Never mix with ammonia or acids. Store in original labeled bottle away from heat and light to prevent degradation of the active ingredient.
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
- Clorox has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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