PFAS75/ 100Excellent
Overall35/ 100Poor
Lysol Brand New Day All Purpose Cleaner Mango & Hibiscus

Lysol · All-Purpose Cleaner

Lysol Brand New Day All Purpose Cleaner Mango & Hibiscus

Excellent

Skip due to brand silence on PFAS in cleaners.

Verdict · SkipLysol's silence on PFAS in cleaners, combined with undisclosed surfactant composition and fragrance allergen opacity, warrants avoidance despite low acute toxicity profile.

Lysol has not disclosed PFAS presence or absence in this all-purpose cleaner. Many conventional cleaners contain PFAS-based surfactants; no transparency here limits confidence.

The better-graded swap

Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner

Dr. Bronner's

Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner

85/100 safety

85Excellent

Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.

Still want this one anyway? Check the price on Amazon. We’d swap it.

Material

liquid surfactant blend in plastic bottle

Lab data

No public lab test

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What Lysol Brand New Day All Purpose Hibiscus is made of, ingredients and materials

Lysol All Purpose Cleaner is a liquid surfactant blend in a plastic bottle designed to cut grease and disinfect household surfaces. The product contains unnamed fragrance compounds (listed only as 'fragrance' on the label) and unspecified surfactants, which is standard for commercial cleaners but limits transparency about specific chemical exposure. The mango and hibiscus scent addition does not change the active chemistry, but fragrance mixtures in cleaning products often contain allergens and volatile organic compounds that off-gas during and after application.

What’s concerning

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Category baseline

The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.

90/ 100
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No PFAS disclosure

No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.

85/ 100
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Fragrance allergens and undisclosed volatile organic compounds

Lysol cleaner fragrances have generated consumer complaints of headaches, respiratory irritation, and allergic reactions. The specific fragrance compounds in 'Mango & Hibiscus' are proprietary and not disclosed, preventing assessment of individual allergen load or sensitizer presence.

45/ 100
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Surfactant composition and aquatic/dermal toxicity

The active surfactant types are not named on the product label. Depending on whether anionic, nonionic, or amphoteric surfactants are used, skin and respiratory irritation risk varies; general all-purpose cleaners carry low acute toxicity but chronic inhalation exposure during frequent use has not been independently studied for this formulation.

70/ 100
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Plastic bottle leaching under storage stress

The plastic container composition is not specified on available labeling. Cleaners are mildly corrosive and may interact with certain plastics over time, particularly polyvinyl chloride or lower-density polyethylene; degradation risk increases with heat or sunlight exposure.

70/ 100
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PFAS

Reckitt Benckiser has not publicly disclosed PFAS-free sourcing for Lysol cleaners. PFAS compounds are known to persist in some commercial surfactants and are difficult to detect without independent testing; the brand's silence on this issue prevents confirmation of absence.

Source, ATSDR ↗
20/ 100
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Residue ingestion from food-contact surfaces

Lysol is marketed for kitchen and bathroom use. Incomplete rinsing leaves residual surfactants and fragrance compounds on countertops and cutting boards; ingestion risk is low but non-zero for households with young children or pets who mouth surfaces.

70/ 100

How is this PFAS grade calculated?

The brand's record and disclosure

Lysol (Reckitt Benckiser) has a documented history of health-related product recalls and marketing scrutiny, including past claims about disinfection that regulators questioned. The brand has not publicly committed to PFAS-free formulation in its cleaner lines, despite growing scrutiny of 'forever chemicals' in household products. On fragrance and surfactant composition, Lysol provides minimal disclosure beyond regulatory minimums, citing trade secret protection. This opacity on ingredient sourcing and PFAS status is notably inconsistent with competitors who have begun transparency commitments.

How it compares in its category

All-purpose cleaners are inherently a high-fragrance category; Lysol sits in the mainstream commercial tier with competitors like Clorox and Windex, all of which have similar disclosure gaps on surfactants and PFAS. Eco-focused brands (Seventh Generation, Mrs. Meyer's, Ecos) typically disclose surfactant source and publish PFAS commitments, though at higher cost. Lysol's positioning trades transparency for brand recognition and price, making it a lower-disclosure choice within the category. For consumers prioritizing chemical transparency, this product ranks below disclosed alternatives.

If you buy it

Use in well-ventilated spaces to minimize inhalation of fragrance volatiles, especially if you or household members have fragrance sensitivity or asthma. Store upright in a cool, dark place away from heat and direct sunlight to prevent plastic degradation and leaching into the formula. Do not mix with other cleaners, particularly ammonia-based products, as chemical reactions can produce toxic fumes. Rinse surfaces thoroughly after cleaning, especially food-contact areas, to minimize residue ingestion.

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
Lysol has made a specific claim

Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.

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100ExcellentPFAS grade
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3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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100ExcellentPFAS grade
✓ MADE SAFE✓ EPA Safer Choice
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  • A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
  • Skin irritation from surfactants

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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