Folex · Fabric Stain Guard Sprays
Folex Carpet Cleaner and Daley Mint Towel Instant Spot Remover Spray
Lower concern for PFAS in this aqueous cleaning solution.
Folex Carpet Cleaner is an aqueous cleaning solution with surfactants and solvents. The brand has no PFAS statement on record. The material as recorded is not linked to PFAS.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Aqueous cleaning solution, surfactants, solvents
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Folex Carpet Cleaner Remover Spray is made of, ingredients and materials
Folex Carpet Cleaner is a water-based formulation combining surfactants and organic solvents designed to lift and suspend soil particles from carpet fibers without requiring rinsing. The aqueous base minimizes volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing compared to solvent-heavy carpet cleaners, and surfactant chemistry is standard in the cleaning product category. No exotic resins, flame retardants, or topical coatings are applied to fabric via this spray, so hazards typical of textile manufacturing (formaldehyde resins, azo dyes) do not apply here.
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.
Surfactant skin and eye irritancy
Aqueous cleaning sprays are formulated with surfactants that reduce surface tension; at full concentration these can irritate skin and eyes on contact. Product labels typically carry warnings for eye contact and hand protection; risk is controlled by proper dilution in water and glove use during application.
Fragrance allergen load
The product name includes 'Daley Mint,' suggesting added fragrance or mint extract. Fragrance compounds can trigger sensitization in individuals with contact dermatitis or respiratory sensitivity, though this hazard is typical across spot remover sprays in the retail market.
Carpet fiber or dye interaction / discoloration
Surfactant and solvent action can alter the appearance of delicate, antique, or wool carpets if applied without testing. This is a use hazard, not a toxicological hazard, but warrants patch testing before full application.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from solvent fraction
Folex formulation includes some organic solvents, but the aqueous base minimizes VOC emission compared to solvent-dominant cleaners. No specific VOC complaints, odor incidents, or off-gassing hazard alerts are on record for this product.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No evidence that Folex Carpet Cleaner includes formaldehyde-releasing biocides or resins. Aqueous solutions of this type typically rely on less problematic preservative chemistry, but the brand does not publicly disclose the preservative system used.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Folex has not published detailed material safety data sheets or third-party certifications (e.g., Safer Choice, EPA DfE) in publicly available records. The brand's stance on PFAS and other chemical transparency is silent, meaning no formal commitment to avoid fluorinated compounds or label restricted substances is documented. No major recalls, health complaints, or regulatory enforcement actions involving this product line are on record in FDA, CPSC, or EPA databases.
How it compares in its category
Aqueous carpet spot removers like Folex occupy a middle ground, they avoid the high solvent load and odor of petroleum-based cleaners (e.g., Goof Off, Zout) and the fragrance and allergen complexity of enzymatic or oxygen-based alternatives. Folex's formulation is typical for the 'ready-to-spray' category and carries no known trade-specific hazard burden beyond standard surfactant skin irritancy at concentration, which applies across the category. Competitors (Resolve, Zout, Grandma's Secret) follow similar aqueous-surfactant chemistry.
If you buy it
Test on a hidden carpet area first, as surfactant sprays can alter fiber appearance or color on delicate or antique textiles. Spray directly onto the stain, allow dwell time per label (typically 5-15 minutes), blot with a damp cloth, and rinse the area with clean water to remove residual surfactant, which can attract re-soiling. Store in a cool, dry place away from heat or direct sunlight to preserve the formula; do not apply to wool or silk unless the label explicitly permits it. Wear gloves during application if you have sensitive skin, as surfactants can cause irritation with prolonged contact.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Folex has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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