Fabuloso · All-Purpose Cleaner
Fabuloso Original Multi-Purpose Cleaner, Refreshing Lemon Scent
Household cleaner with no known PFAS risk, but unverified.
Fabuloso is a liquid multi-purpose cleaner with no disclosed PFAS content or third-party verification. Typical household cleaners pose lower PFAS concern than treated textiles or coated cookware, but ingredient transparency is limited.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aqueous cleaning solution, surfactants, fragrance
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Fabuloso Original Lemon Scent is made of, ingredients and materials
Fabuloso Original is an aqueous surfactant-based multi-purpose cleaner formulated with water, anionic surfactants, fragrance compounds, and preservatives. The surfactants break down grease and oils on hard surfaces by reducing surface tension; they are biodegradable and widely used in commercial cleaning products. No heavy metals, solvents, or caustic agents are listed on the product label, making it lower-risk than industrial degreasers or solvent-based alternatives.
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 allergen content
Fabuloso Original contains synthetic fragrance blend listed only as 'fragrance' on the label. Individual components are not disclosed; lemon-scent formulations typically include limonene and citral, which can trigger allergic contact dermatitis or respiratory sensitivity in susceptible individuals. Risk increases with direct skin contact or inhalation in poorly ventilated spaces.
Ingestion toxicity (accidental child exposure)
Fabuloso products in general are not formulated as poison, but ingestion of concentrated or undiluted formula can cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, and vomiting in children. The product label carries standard warnings; poison control data on Fabuloso ingestion are on record and not severe in most cases when rinsed or treated promptly.
Skin sensitization from repeated contact
Surfactant-based cleaners can strip skin oils and cause irritant contact dermatitis with frequent, unprotected exposure over time. Users who handle Fabuloso Original regularly without gloves may develop mild dermatitis; risk is individual-dependent and mitigated by hand-washing and moisturizing after use.
What’s reassuring
1,4-dioxane contamination
No test data or recall on record for 1,4-dioxane in Fabuloso Original. The surfactant package used in this formula has not been publicly documented as a source of dioxane; however, 1,4-dioxane can occur as a byproduct in some surfactant manufacturing processes. Colgate-Palmolive does not disclose whether production controls are in place to minimize this contaminant.
Preservative reactions
Standard preservatives in multi-purpose cleaners (typically methylisothiazolinone or similar biocides) are approved for household use but can cause contact dermatitis in individuals with preservative sensitivity. No adverse event reports specific to this product have been documented; risk is low for incidental use and proper rinsing.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Colgate-Palmolive (parent company) does not publicly commit to PFAS-free formulation across its cleaning lines, nor does it publish detailed ingredient disclosures beyond what is required by law. The product carries no third-party safety certifications such as EPA Safer Choice or ecocert. No recalls or safety incidents specific to this formula have been established in public records.
How it compares in its category
Fabuloso Original represents a mid-range all-purpose cleaner typical of mass-market household products. It is less concentrated than commercial-grade cleaners and contains fragrance as a primary differentiator. Alternatives labeled fragrance-free or certified by EPA Safer Choice offer more explicit hazard minimization; vinegar-based or soap-based cleaners eliminate synthetic fragrance exposure entirely.
If you buy it
Use Fabuloso Original as directed on the label, typically diluted in water for most surfaces. Avoid contact with eyes and skin; rinse surfaces with water after cleaning if used on food-contact areas. Store in a cool, dry place away from children and pets. Standard precautions apply, do not mix with bleach or other cleaning products, and ensure adequate ventilation during use.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% 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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