Fabuloso · All-Purpose Cleaner
Fabuloso All-Purpose Cleaner, Ocean Cool Scent
Lower concern for PFAS; typical all-purpose cleaner formulation.
Fabuloso does not disclose PFAS ingredients or commitments. All-purpose cleaners rarely contain intentional PFAS, though surfactant contaminants remain theoretically possible without testing.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
liquid surfactants, water, fragrances in plastic bottle
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Fabuloso All-Purpose Ocean Cool Scent is made of, ingredients and materials
Fabuloso All-Purpose Cleaner is a liquid concentrate of surfactants, water, and fragrance compounds in a plastic bottle. Surfactants are the cleaning agents that break down grease and soil; they are not inherently toxic at use dilution. The fragrance blend and dyes impart the Ocean Cool scent and color. Liquid surfactant products have a simpler material profile than solid or aerosol cleaners, reducing exposure to particulates or propellant concerns.
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 allergens and sensitizers
All-purpose cleaners with added fragrance (especially synthetic blends like Ocean Cool) may trigger contact dermatitis or respiratory sensitivity in individuals with fragrance intolerance; no specific fragrance components are disclosed by the brand.
1,4-dioxane (fragrance manufacturing byproduct)
Surfactant and fragrance manufacturing may introduce trace 1,4-dioxane if the formula uses ethoxylated ingredients; no independent testing of this product is on record, and Fabuloso does not report whether 1,4-dioxane has been removed or minimized.
Respiratory irritation from concentrated vapor
Inhalation of undiluted Fabuloso vapor (or spray mist in poorly ventilated spaces) can irritate airways due to surfactants and fragrance; this is typical of all-purpose cleaners and managed by dilution and ventilation.
Skin and eye contact irritation
Undiluted or concentrated surfactant solution causes irritation to skin and eyes; this is a standard hazard for all-purpose cleaners and mitigated by proper dilution and hand washing after use.
What’s reassuring
Plastic bottle leachables under storage stress
The product is a liquid concentrate stored in plastic; provided the bottle remains sealed and stored at room temperature away from heat or sunlight, leaching of plasticizers is not a documented concern for this product class or brand.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Fabuloso (owned by Colgate-Palmolive) does not publish detailed ingredient lists or toxicology summaries on its website, only Safety Data Sheets on request. The brand has no documented major safety recalls or regulatory actions specific to this product. No third-party certifications (EcoLogo, Green Seal, EPA Safer Choice) are displayed, reflecting a conventional commercial stance rather than transparency-led marketing.
How it compares in its category
Fabuloso is a budget all-purpose cleaner competing primarily on price and scent variety rather than safety or environmental claims. Comparable products like Windex or Method offer similar surfactant bases; EPA Safer Choice products (e.g., Seventh Generation) disclose more ingredient detail and avoid certain fragrance allergens. Fabuloso's lack of third-party certification places it in the mainstream commercial tier, neither notably stringent nor flagged for unusual hazards.
If you buy it
Dilute the concentrate according to label instructions (typically 1:3 or 1:4 with water) to reduce irritation risk and maximize efficacy. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent plastic degradation or fragrance volatilization. Use in well-ventilated spaces, particularly in small, enclosed areas, to minimize inhalation of fragrance compounds. Keep the bottle tightly sealed and out of reach of children and pets; rinse hands after use and avoid contact with eyes or skin.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 65% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Fabuloso has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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