Lysol All Purpose Cleaner Spray Lemon Breeze
Lower concern; standard cleaner with no known PFAS ingredients.
Lysol All Purpose Cleaner is a liquid spray product. No public disclosure of PFAS content; standard formulations typically lack PFAS, but direct brand confirmation absent.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water, surfactants, fragrance, preservatives in spray bottle
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 Spray is a dilute aqueous solution of surfactants (cleaning agents), fragrance compounds (lemon breeze), and preservatives in a pressurized spray bottle. The formulation is typical for household disinfectant-cleaners, surfactants reduce surface tension to lift dirt and kill microbes, while preservatives prevent bacterial growth in the bottle. No known colorants, thickeners, or specialty coatings are part of the standard formulation; the spray mechanism relies on a pressurized propellant (typically hydrocarbons or compressed gas) and the bottle material itself.
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.
Inhalation exposure (fragrance and propellant)
Spray applications release aerosolized fragrance compounds and pressurized propellant into air; lemon breeze fragrance may contain limonene or other volatile organics. Repeated inhalation in poorly ventilated spaces could cause respiratory irritation, though acute toxicity from short-term use is not on record.
Skin and eye irritation
Surfactants and preservatives in the concentrate can irritate mucous membranes if sprayed directly onto skin or eyes. Accidental contact is not typically severe but warrants rinsing; intentional ingestion is a poison risk.
Acute ingestion toxicity
Swallowing all-purpose cleaner poses acute gastrointestinal toxicity; poison control databases list hundreds of exposures annually. Risk is highest in children under 5; the product is not inherently lethal in small quantities but requires medical evaluation.
Chemical incompatibility and fume generation
Mixing Lysol with ammonia, bleach, or acidic cleaners generates toxic gases (chloramine, hypochlorous acid vapor). This hazard is user-dependent, not a formulation defect, but is a documented source of poisoning.
Preservative allergens and sensitization
Preservatives in cleaners (e.g., methylchloroisothiazolinone, phenoxyethanol) are documented contact allergens. Repeated or prolonged skin exposure may trigger sensitization in susceptible individuals, though the product is formulated for rinsing use, not prolonged contact.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Lysol (Reckitt Benckiser) does not publicly disclose detailed ingredient lists for proprietary reasons, though the product is regulated as a pesticide/disinfectant by the EPA and must list active ingredients on the label. The brand has faced scrutiny over marketing claims (e.g., disinfection efficacy) but no major recalls or hazard disclosures specific to this all-purpose formula are on record. Lysol products are not formally certified by third-party environmental or toxicity bodies; safety rests on EPA registration and standard household-use compliance.
How it compares in its category
All-purpose cleaners are among the least hazardous household chemical products because they are dilute, aqueous, and used in small quantities with ventilation. Lysol's spray formulation is comparable to competitors like Windex, Simple Green, and store-brand all-purpose sprays; none disclose major toxic ingredients, though all contain surfactants and preservatives that vary by brand. Unlike oven cleaners, drain openers, or concentrated disinfectants, all-purpose cleaners pose minimal acute toxicity risk under normal use.
If you buy it
Use in well-ventilated areas to minimize inhalation of fragrance and propellant; do not spray directly on skin or near food. Store upright in a cool place away from heat sources; the pressurized bottle is not designed for temperatures above 120°F and may rupture. Keep out of reach of children and pets; ingestion requires immediate medical attention. Do not mix with ammonia, bleach, or other cleaners, as incompatible chemicals may produce toxic fumes.
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
- Lysol has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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