Fabuloso · Fabric Stain Guard Sprays
Fabuloso Complete Cool Mist + Free Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
Standard surfactant cleaner with no known PFAS drivers.
Fabuloso is a water-based multipurpose cleaner with no reported PFAS content. The included microfiber cloth typically lacks water-repellent coating unless specifically treated.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water-based liquid cleaner, microfiber cloth
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Fabuloso Complete Cool Mist Cleaning Cloth is made of, ingredients and materials
Fabuloso Complete is a water-based liquid cleaner formulated with surfactants, fragrance, and colorants suspended in water. The product contains no known volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at levels requiring special ventilation, and the water base means no flammable solvents. The included microfiber cloth is a synthetic polymer textile that does not shed microplastics under normal dry cleaning use and poses no leaching risk when damp.
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 undisclosed fragrance components
Fabuloso Complete lists 'fragrance' without component specificity. Fragrance mixes may contain common allergens (limonene, linalool) that can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. No reformulation or allergen warning history is on record for this product.
Surfactant skin and eye irritation from contact
All multipurpose cleaners contain anionic or nonionic surfactants that cause irritation on direct skin/eye contact. Product labeling carries standard irritant warnings. Risk is manageable with gloves and rinsing.
Ingestion hazard for children and pets
Water-based cleaners are attractive to children due to color and smell. Surfactant ingestion causes nausea, vomiting, and GI upset. This is a use-and-storage issue, not a formulation defect.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Microfiber cloth microplastic shedding
Microfiber textiles can shed microscopic synthetic fibers during laundering, though shedding from dry cleaning use (as with this product) is negligible. Cloth durability is typical for synthetic blends at this price point.
Colorant or dye stability in stored product
Fabuloso Complete is colored (typically blue). No separation, precipitation, or color-related safety issues have been reported. Water-based dyes in cleaner formulations are stable under normal storage.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Colgate-Palmolive (parent company) does not prominently disclose surfactant sourcing or chemical constituent breakdowns for Fabuloso products. No major recalls or safety controversies are on public record for this specific formulation. The brand has faced scrutiny in other product lines for fragrance transparency but not for this cleaner specifically.
How it compares in its category
Fabuloso Complete is a mid-tier multipurpose cleaner positioned between budget unscented cleaners and premium eco-labeled alternatives. Most water-based cleaners in this price range carry similar fragrance and surfactant profiles. It is less regulated than food-contact disinfectants, placing it in a lower-oversight category overall.
If you buy it
Use in well-ventilated spaces, though VOC risk is low. Store out of reach of children and pets due to ingestion hazard (all surfactants are skin and GI irritants at concentration). The microfiber cloth requires standard laundering after use; do not heat-dry as high temperatures can degrade synthetic fibers, though no hazardous release is expected. Replace cloth every 6-12 months with normal use to maintain cleaning efficacy.
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
- Fabuloso has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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