Clorox EcoClean All Purpose Cleaner Spray
Lower concern; liquid cleaner without known PFAS sources.
All-purpose cleaners are unlikely to contain PFAS as they lack coatings, water repellency, or nonstick properties. Clorox makes no PFAS claim but the formulation lacks typical PFAS applications.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Water, surfactants, sodium hypochlorite, inert ingredients
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Clorox EcoClean All Purpose Cleaner Spray is made of, ingredients and materials
Clorox EcoClean is primarily water with sodium hypochlorite (the active bleach disinfectant), surfactants for cleaning power, and inert ingredients that are not individually disclosed. Sodium hypochlorite is a well-established antimicrobial agent regulated by the EPA; it breaks down rapidly into salt and water after use, leaving no persistent chemical residue on surfaces. The surfactants enable the product to cut grease and suspend soil for rinsing; their identity is proprietary, but common surfactants in Clorox products are not known to bioaccumulate or persist in the environment at use dilutions.
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.
Acute chemical irritation (inhalation, skin, eyes)
Sodium hypochlorite is a known respiratory and mucous membrane irritant at high concentration. Spray application increases inhalation risk compared to liquid application; the product label carries appropriate warnings, and reported incidents are consistent with misuse or inadequate ventilation rather than formulation defect.
Toxic gas generation (chlorine, chlorine dioxide)
Mixing hypochlorite cleaners with ammonia, acidic cleaners, or other oxidizers releases chlorine gas, a serious acute toxin. This is a user-behavior hazard, not a product defect, but remains the most significant acute risk for this class of cleaner.
Environmental persistence (aquatic toxicity)
Sodium hypochlorite breaks down rapidly into salt and water in dilute use; however, undiluted or concentrated product disposed improperly can affect aquatic organisms. This is a disposal concern, not a direct consumer health hazard, but relevant to full product lifecycle assessment.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Plastic bottle leaching or degradation
Clorox uses HDPE or similar stabilized plastic for hypochlorite storage to resist chemical degradation. No established data links EcoClean bottle material to BPA, phthalates, or other leachables under normal storage or use conditions.
Fragrance allergens or respiratory sensitizers
The product is unscented or lightly scented with inert ingredients not disclosed on the label. No fragrance allergens (such as limonene or synthetic musks) are listed, reducing sensitization risk compared to scented cleaners in the category.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Clorox has a mixed transparency record on chemical disclosure. The company does not prominently advertise PFAS-free claims for this product line and maintains a largely silent stance on PFAS policy across its portfolio. However, Clorox products sold in the US are subject to EPA labeling and safety data sheet requirements, and no public recalls or safety violations specific to EcoClean are on record. The 'EcoClean' brand positioning suggests environmental responsibility, though third-party certifications (such as Green Seal or EPA Safer Choice) are not prominently stated on the product.
How it compares in its category
Liquid all-purpose cleaners based on sodium hypochlorite are among the simplest formulations in the category, with fewer additives than many premium or scented alternatives. Most major competitors (including store-brand bleach-based cleaners and plant-derived cleaners) operate on similar chemistry or use acids and surfactants instead. EcoClean's main differentiator is marketing positioning rather than material safety; its hazard profile is typical for dilute household bleach products, not lower or higher than conventional alternatives at equivalent concentration.
If you buy it
Use as directed on the label; do not mix with ammonia, acids, or other cleaners, as this produces toxic chlorine gas. Store in a cool, dark place away from children and pets, and ensure the spray nozzle seals properly to prevent evaporation or leakage. Ventilate the area during and after use, especially in enclosed spaces. Do not ingest or allow prolonged skin contact; wash hands after use. The product does not require special replacement triggers beyond normal household consumption, and the plastic bottle itself is recyclable.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% 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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