Fabuloso · All-Purpose Cleaner
Fabuloso Professional All-Purpose Cleaner, Ocean Cool Scent
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Fabuloso does not disclose PFAS content or testing for this all-purpose cleaner. Many industrial cleaners historically contained PFAS surfactants; no public data confirms absence here.
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Material
aqueous liquid detergent concentrate
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Fabuloso Professional Ocean Cool Scent is made of, ingredients and materials
Fabuloso Professional is an aqueous liquid detergent concentrate containing surfactants, water, fragrance, and preservatives typical of general-purpose cleaners. The concentrate is diluted before use, which substantially reduces exposure to any individual chemical component. Ocean Cool Scent formulations typically rely on synthetic fragrance compounds rather than essential oils, which influences both respiratory and skin irritation risk profiles 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 allergens and respiratory irritants
Synthetic fragrance blends in commercial cleaners commonly trigger contact dermatitis and asthma-like symptoms in sensitive individuals; Ocean Cool scent composition is not publicly itemized, making cross-reactivity assessment difficult.
Skin and eye irritation from surfactants
All-purpose detergent concentrates carry inherent irritancy risk if used undiluted or splashed into eyes; typical surfactant loads in professional formulas are higher than consumer sprays to justify the concentrate format.
Preservative-related sensitization
Aqueous cleaners require antimicrobial preservatives (commonly methylisothiazolinone, parabens, or formaldehyde releasers); repeated exposure or pre-existing sensitivity can cause allergic contact dermatitis, though incidence at diluted use-strength is low.
Inhalation hazard from aerosols and volatiles
Spray application releases surfactants and volatile fragrance components; prolonged or unventilated use may cause respiratory tract irritation, especially in asthmatics or those with reactive airways.
Aquatic toxicity (environmental, not personal)
Surfactants in all-purpose cleaners are not fully biodegradable in all formulations and can accumulate in waterways; this is an indirect consumer concern via wastewater disposal and downstream ecosystem impact.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Fabuloso (Colgate-Palmolive subsidiary) has not publicly disclosed PFAS testing, presence, or reformulation commitments for its All-Purpose Cleaner line as of current public records. The brand holds no special certifications (EPA Safer Choice, Green Seal, etc.) for this product category. No major recalls or safety controversies are on record specific to this formulation, though the parent company has faced historical litigation over fragrance transparency and ingredient labeling in other product lines.
How it compares in its category
Professional-grade all-purpose cleaners in this price tier typically contain similar surfactant and preservative loads; Fabuloso is not an outlier in composition or hazard profile. Certified alternatives (Seventh Generation, Method, or EPA Safer Choice products) offer documented ingredient disclosure and lower fragrance allergen loads, though at higher cost. The concentrate format is more resource-efficient than ready-to-use sprays, reducing packaging waste but requiring careful dilution to avoid concentrated skin or respiratory contact.
If you buy it
Always dilute according to label directions; undiluted concentrate may cause skin irritation or eye damage. Use in well-ventilated spaces, especially if spraying, to minimize inhalation of fragrance compounds and aerosols. Store in original sealed container away from children and pets; do not transfer to unmarked bottles. Request or search online for Colgate-Palmolive's PFAS testing statement before reordering; if no disclosure appears within 12 months, consider certified alternatives.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% 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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