Clorox · Fabric Stain Guard Sprays
Lot Of 6 Clorox Fabric Sanitizer Spray Lavender Scent 14oz Each Soft
Lower PFAS risk; standard fabric sanitizer without known PFAS triggers, though Clorox offers no disclosure.
Clorox Fabric Sanitizer Spray is a liquid spray without waterproofing, stain resistance, or grease barriers that would require PFAS. Clorox does not disclose PFAS content.
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Material
aqueous spray solution (surfactants, water, fragrance)
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Lot Of 6 Clorox Fabric Sanitizer Each Soft is made of, ingredients and materials
Clorox Fabric Sanitizer is a dilute aqueous spray containing surfactants, water, fragrance compounds, and likely quaternary ammonium sanitizing agents (quats). The lavender scent is fragrance concentrate dissolved in the solution. Because it is sprayed and not ingested or absorbed dermally in high doses, the primary exposure route is inhalation of mist and volatile fragrance compounds during application.
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.
Fragrance sensitization and inhalation irritancy
Lavender fragrance concentrate in spray form can trigger respiratory irritation, headache, or asthmatic response in sensitive individuals during application. No specific adverse event reports on record for this product, but inhalation exposure during spraying is unavoidable.
Quaternary ammonium compound (quat) respiratory exposure
The active sanitizing agent is likely a quat compound. Chronic inhalation of quat-containing sprays in poorly ventilated spaces has been associated with occupational asthma and hypersensitivity in healthcare workers; consumer spray use is lower exposure but repeated indoor spraying should be avoided.
Eye and mucous membrane irritation from mist
Direct contact of spray mist with eyes or mouth can cause irritation. This is a handling hazard rather than formulation hazard and is controlled by spray direction and ventilation during use.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
1,4-dioxane in fragrance or surfactants
Fabric sanitizer sprays may contain trace 1,4-dioxane as a manufacturing byproduct in surfactants or fragrance carriers. Clorox does not disclose this level publicly. For a spray product with low dermal and no oral exposure, risk is minimal if used as directed.
Surfactant residue on fabric
Once dry, surfactant residue on fabric is minimal and not of concern for skin contact. No known adverse reports from dried residue on clothing or upholstery for this product.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Clorox does not publish full ingredient disclosure for this product beyond label compliance; detailed formulation details are proprietary. The company has not faced major safety recalls or substantiated hazard allegations specific to Fabric Sanitizer sprays. Clorox maintains EPA antimicrobial registrations for quaternary ammonium compounds in this product line, indicating regulatory clearance for the sanitizing claims.
How it compares in its category
Fabric sanitizer sprays are a straightforward category with minimal hazard differentiation. Clorox's formulation is typical, water-based, surfactant-stabilized, and designed for rapid evaporation. Alternatives like Lysol fabric spray or store-brand equivalents have similar chemistry and exposure profiles. The main variable across brands is fragrance concentration and inhalation irritancy during spraying.
If you buy it
Spray in well-ventilated areas or outdoors to minimize inhalation of fragrance and mist. Do not spray toward face or breathe during application. Allow sprayed fabric to dry fully before contact, especially for items worn close to skin (pillows, clothing). Store upright in cool, dry conditions away from heat sources. Replace if nozzle clogs or becomes inoperable, as this signals potential product degradation.
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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