Lysol · Fabric Stain Guard Sprays
Lysol Max Cover Disinfectant Mist Lavender Field 15 oz
Lower concern. Main material not linked to PFAS, no water-repellent coating on record.
Lysol Max Cover Disinfectant Mist is an aqueous aerosol spray without a stain-guard or water-repellent finish on record. The brand has no PFAS statement on record. No lab data available.
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Material
Aqueous aerosol spray, propellants and surfactants
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Lysol Max Cover Disinfectant Mist is made of, ingredients and materials
Lysol Max Cover Mist is an aqueous aerosol spray containing alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium saccharinate (ADBAC) as the active disinfectant, combined with water, propellants (typically isobutane/propane), and fragrance compounds. The lavender field scent adds essential oil derivatives and synthetic fragrance molecules. Unlike hard-surface Lysol sprays, this fabric-specific formulation is designed for lower surface tension to penetrate and coat fabric fibers, making it lower concern for upholstered surfaces than concentrate-based products.
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 risk from aerosol mist
Quaternary ammonium compounds and propellant inhalation are documented respiratory irritants, particularly for users with asthma or chronic lung conditions. The mist format increases airborne particle size and inhalation likelihood compared to pump sprays.
Fragrance allergen content
Lavender-scented products typically contain limonene, linalool, and synthetic fragrance molecules that are known contact and inhalation allergens. Fragrance is not itemized on the label, so individual sensitivities cannot be assessed before purchase.
Propellant exposure (isobutane/propane)
Chronic exposure to hydrocarbon propellants in aerosol sprays has been associated with CNS effects in occupational settings. Consumer exposure is typically low, but frequent use in poorly ventilated spaces increases risk.
Fabric residue and potential dye interaction
Quaternary ammonium compounds can leave residual film on fabrics and may interact with certain dyes or finishes; no major incidents documented for this product, but color bleeding or staining on delicate or dark fabrics has been anecdotally reported.
Eye and skin contact irritation
ADBAC and surfactants are irritating to eyes and mucous membranes. Accidental mist contact or spray onto skin during application poses a minor but real risk, especially to children or pets in the treated area.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Reckitt Benckiser (Lysol's parent company) has faced scrutiny over spray inhalation risks and ingredient transparency but has not faced major product recalls specific to Max Cover. The brand does not highlight PFAS testing or PFAS-free claims on this product. Lysol products carry standard EPA-approved pesticide labeling with ingredient disclosure on packaging, though fragrance components are often listed as 'fragrance' rather than broken down individually, which is legal but limits consumer transparency.
How it compares in its category
Fabric disinfectant sprays occupy a less-scrutinized category than hard-surface cleaners; most competitors (Febreze, Germ-X fabric spray) use similar quaternary ammonium or alcohol-based actives. Max Cover's 'mist' aerosol format is more respirable than pump sprays, which places it on the higher-caution end for inhalation exposure. It offers wider coverage than concentrated sprays but requires adequate ventilation comparable to other aerosol disinfectants.
If you buy it
Use only in well-ventilated spaces and avoid breathing the mist directly; spray at arm's length from upholstered surfaces. Do not use on delicate fabrics, leather, or suede without testing in an inconspicuous area first, as the surfactants may leave residue or discolor some materials. Replace the aerosol can if the spray pattern weakens or becomes uneven. Allow treated fabrics to air dry fully before contact with skin or mouth, especially for children or pets.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 68% 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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