Lysol All Purpose Cleaner Pourable Lemon Breeze
Low PFAS risk likely, but no brand disclosure on formulation.
Lysol all-purpose cleaner is a liquid product with no known PFAS-bearing materials. Brand provides no public statement on PFAS content or formulation transparency.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aqueous liquid cleaner, surfactants and additives
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Lysol All Purpose Cleaner Lemon Breeze is made of, ingredients and materials
Lysol All Purpose Cleaner is an aqueous liquid formulation containing surfactants (cleaning agents), water, and fragrance compounds. The 'pourable' format and lemon breeze scent indicate anionic or nonionic surfactants plus citrus fragrance oils or synthetic equivalents. Unlike aerosol disinfectants, liquid cleaners do not pose inhalation risk from propellants, and the dilute aqueous base is low toxicity when used as directed.
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 sensitizers
Lemon Breeze formulation contains fragrance compounds; limonene (citrus) and synthetic fragrances can trigger contact dermatitis or respiratory sensitivity in individuals with fragrance sensitivity, though incidence is low in general population.
Surfactant skin/eye irritation
Anionic and quaternary ammonium surfactants are known irritants at high concentration; Lysol label warns against direct skin contact and eye exposure. Risk is mitigated by dilution and intended use (surfaces, not skin).
What’s reassuring
1,4-dioxane contamination
No specific testing or recall for 1,4-dioxane in this product. Dioxane can be a trace contaminant in surfactant manufacturing; not known to be present in Lysol all-purpose cleaner at reportable levels, but data are limited.
Inhalation of aerosolized residue
This is a pourable liquid, not an aerosol spray, eliminating propellant inhalation risk. Vapor pressure of the aqueous formulation is low; inhalation concern during or after use is minimal with standard ventilation.
Interaction with treated surfaces
No record of incompatibility with common household materials (laminate, tile, sealed wood, plastic). As a general-purpose cleaner, it is formulated for broad substrate safety under label directions.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Lysol (Reckitt Benckiser) has faced no major recalls or safety controversies specific to this all-purpose cleaner line. The brand does not publicly disclose detailed surfactant or fragrance ingredient lists beyond EPA and product label requirements. No independent testing or third-party certifications (e.g., EPA Safer Choice, Green Seal) are on record for this product, reflecting the commodity nature of household cleaners.
How it compares in its category
This product is a mainstream quaternary ammonium or surfactant-based cleaner, typical of mass-market offerings. It differs from enzyme-based or plant-derived alternatives (lower VOC profile) and from oxygen bleach cleaners (different antimicrobial mechanism). No significant safety advantage or disadvantage versus other national-brand all-purpose cleaners in standard residential use.
If you buy it
Use only as directed on the label; do not mix with bleach or other cleaners, which can generate toxic gases. Store in a cool, dry place away from children and pets. Ensure adequate ventilation in enclosed spaces, though vapor concern is low compared to aerosols. Dispose of empty bottles per local guidelines; rinse containers before recycling if applicable.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 42% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Lysol has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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