Fabuloso · All-Purpose Cleaner
Fabuloso Original Multi-Purpose Cleaner, Orange with Baking Soda Scent
Lower concern multi-purpose cleaner, no known PFAS risk.
Fabuloso is a liquid cleaner containing surfactants and baking soda with no identified PFAS-related materials or treatments. The brand does not disclose PFAS status, but the product category and ingredients carry lower risk than treated textiles or coated cookware.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Aqueous cleaning solution, surfactants, baking soda
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Fabuloso Original Multi-Purpose Soda Scent is made of, ingredients and materials
Fabuloso Original is an aqueous solution formulated with surfactants (cleaning agents) and baking soda as a mild abrasive and odor-neutralizer. The surfactants break down grease and soil; baking soda provides gentle scrubbing action without harsh caustics. Orange scent is fragrance, likely a blend of limonene (citrus extract) and synthetic odorants. This chemistry is typical for consumer-grade multi-purpose cleaners and carries no documented heavy-metal or persistent toxic risk in normal 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.
Fragrance allergens
Orange scent contains limonene and undisclosed fragrance components; limonene is a respiratory irritant at high concentration and a skin sensitizer in some users. Not typically hazardous at label-use dilution, but individuals with perfume sensitivity or asthma may experience reaction with heavy or repeated exposure in poorly ventilated spaces.
Ingestion or aspiration hazard (accidental exposure)
Like all household cleaners, accidental ingestion poses acute toxicity risk, particularly to children and pets. The product is not caustic enough to cause severe chemical burns, but ingestion of concentrated surfactant solution can cause nausea, vomiting, and gastroenteritis. Keep tightly sealed and out of reach of children and pets.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Corrosive or irritant surfactants
Fabuloso Original is formulated as a mild multi-purpose cleaner, not a heavy-duty or caustic product. No surfactants named on the label are known to cause chemical burns or severe acute toxicity at household concentrations; standard skin and eye irritation warnings apply as with all cleaners.
Lead
No heavy-metal contamination is documented in Fabuloso Original. Aqueous cleaning solutions do not typically accumulate or contain metals unless sourced from contaminated water or additives; no such issues have been reported for this brand.
Source, ATSDR ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Aqueous cleaners may contain mild preservatives to prevent microbial growth in the bottle, but formaldehyde-releasing compounds are not standard in multi-purpose cleaner formulations. No formaldehyde risk is documented for Fabuloso Original.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Colgate-Palmolive (parent company) has made no public commitments to PFAS phase-out in cleaning products, though independent testing rated this product low-risk. The brand does not publish full ingredient disclosure beyond label claims. No product-specific recalls or safety controversies are on record for Fabuloso Original. Standard cleaning-product safety documentation (SDS) is available but does not flag unusual hazards.
How it compares in its category
Fabuloso Original sits in the mainstream mid-tier of multi-purpose cleaners, formulated for cost and broad household use rather than premium or eco-certified alternatives. Products like Seventh Generation or Mrs. Meyer's offer plant-derived surfactants and transparent ingredient lists; Fabuloso competes on price and familiarity. All aqueous cleaners of this type carry similar low hazard profiles when used as directed. Fragrance sensitivity is the main variable between brands in this segment.
If you buy it
Use Fabuloso undiluted or diluted per label instructions; do not mix with bleach or ammonia-based products (standard precaution for all multi-purpose cleaners). Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve surfactant stability; shelf life is typically 2-3 years unopened. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes; wash hands after use. For sensitive skin or respiratory issues, ensure good ventilation when spraying, as fragrance inhalation can trigger irritation in some users.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 75% 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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