Clorox Free & Clear Multi-Surface Cleaner Spray
Liquid cleaner with no known PFAS use; silent on PFAS. Likely lower concern.
Clorox Free & Clear is a water-based spray cleaner with no disclosed PFAS ingredients. No public lab testing or brand PFAS statements available. Lower concern for typical household use.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water, surfactants, preservatives
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Clorox Free & Clear Cleaner Spray is made of, ingredients and materials
Clorox Free & Clear is a water-based spray cleaner formulated without bleach or ammonia, relying on surfactants (cleaning agents) and preservatives to remove soil and prevent microbial growth. The "Free & Clear" designation typically means absence of bleach, dyes, and perfumes, reducing irritant load compared to standard Clorox products. Surfactants themselves are low-toxicity and readily biodegradable in modern formulations; preservatives in dilute cleaners present minimal systemic exposure via skin contact or inhalation during normal spray use.
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.
Surfactant respiratory irritation (spray inhalation)
Aerosolized surfactants from spray application can irritate respiratory passages in sensitive individuals (asthma, COPD) or with prolonged unventilated exposure. Risk is low with typical household use and ventilation; not specific to this brand.
Preservative contact dermatitis or sensitization
Water-based cleaners contain preservatives (commonly methylisothiazolinone, parabens, or phenoxyethanol) that rarely trigger allergic contact dermatitis in consumers via dilute spray exposure. Hands-on users or those with known preservative sensitivity should rinse skin after contact.
Eye irritation from direct spray contact
Household cleaner sprays can cause eye discomfort if directly sprayed or if aerosol drifts into eyes. This is a use-error hazard, not a formulation defect, and applies to the product category broadly.
Acute ingestion toxicity (children/pets)
Ingestion of concentrated cleaner liquid poses gastrointestinal irritation and systemic toxicity risk in young children or pets. Standard household precaution, keep bottle secured away from access. Not a concern with normal adult use.
What’s reassuring
Heavy metals
No recalls, safety alerts, or test findings on record for heavy metal contamination in Clorox Free & Clear multipurpose cleaner. Water-based surfactant cleaners do not commonly accumulate or intentionally include such contaminants.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Clorox is a major U.S. manufacturer with established safety data sheets and ingredient transparency on consumer products. The company has faced no major recalls or safety controversies on this particular multi-surface cleaner line. Clorox does not publicly advertise PFAS avoidance (silent stance), but water-based general-purpose cleaners are not a known application category for intentional PFAS use, making undisclosed presence unlikely.
How it compares in its category
Multipurpose spray cleaners without bleach are mainstream alternatives to disinfectants and represent lower chemical hazard than ammonia-based or caustic products. This product sits in the standard safety range for household all-purpose cleaners; it offers no material safety advantage over other major brands (Method, Seventh Generation, store brands) but carries no elevated risk. Choice between them is typically driven by efficacy, scent preference, and cost rather than hazard profile.
If you buy it
Use in well-ventilated areas to minimize inhalation of spray aerosol, particularly important for people with asthma or respiratory sensitivity. Keep away from eyes and skin contact; rinse if exposure occurs. Store in a cool, dry place away from children and pets, and do not mix with other cleaners. Follow label instructions for surface-specific application; no special handling or replacement schedule is required beyond normal use.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 62% 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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