Lysol Multi-Purpose Cleaner Hydrogen Peroxide Citrus Sparkle Zest
No PFAS risk identified; typical household cleaner with lower concern.
This liquid cleaner contains hydrogen peroxide and citrus ingredients, not materials commonly associated with PFAS. Lysol makes no PFAS claims, but the product format and composition suggest minimal PFAS risk.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Aqueous liquid cleaner, hydrogen peroxide base
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Lysol Multi-Purpose Cleaner Sparkle Zest is made of, ingredients and materials
Lysol Multi-Purpose Cleaner Hydrogen Peroxide is an aqueous liquid formulation built on hydrogen peroxide as the active antimicrobial agent, combined with surfactants, citrus fragrance compounds, and stabilizers. Hydrogen peroxide breaks down into water and oxygen, leaving no persistent toxic residues on surfaces. The citrus component is typically a blend of natural or synthetic terpenes and limonene, which provide both fragrance and mild cleaning action but can generate volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during use and storage.
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.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from fragrance
Citrus fragrance components (limonene, terpenes) are volatile and release into air during use and storage. Acute exposure in poorly ventilated spaces may cause headache, throat irritation, or respiratory symptoms in sensitive individuals; no chronic toxicity from short-term cleaner use is established in public health data.
Hydrogen peroxide irritancy and corrosion
Household-grade hydrogen peroxide (typically 3%) in this formulation is a known skin and eye irritant at direct contact; safety data sheets document caustic effects. Risk is low during normal use with dilution on surfaces but increases with prolonged skin exposure or if ingested or splashed in eyes.
Surfactant skin and respiratory sensitization
Anionic and nonionic surfactants in multi-purpose cleaners can cause dermatitis or respiratory irritation with repeated or intensive exposure. Individual sensitivity varies; occupational cleaners or immunocompromised users face higher risk than occasional home users.
Degradation and residue stability over time
Hydrogen peroxide solutions degrade when exposed to light and heat, reducing antimicrobial efficacy and potentially leaving inactive or altered residues on surfaces. Opened bottles lose potency within months; no known toxic byproducts are documented, but efficacy cannot be assumed after extended storage.
Fragrance allergens and sensitization
Citrus fragrance mixtures may contain undisclosed individual fragrance components (including sensitizers such as limonene oxidation products) that can trigger contact dermatitis or respiratory reactions in fragrance-sensitive individuals. Full fragrance ingredient transparency is not required by regulation in many jurisdictions.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Lysol (a Reckitt brand) maintains a transparent safety data sheet and ingredient disclosure standard across its product line. The company has faced no major product safety recalls for this hydrogen peroxide cleaner line. Lysol has not made a public PFAS avoidance commitment but this formulation is not engineered with PFAS-based surfactants or water repellents, aligning it with lower-concern household cleaners. The brand publishes safety certifications and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration for antimicrobial efficacy.
How it compares in its category
Hydrogen peroxide cleaners are widely recognized as a lower-toxicity alternative to bleach-based or quaternary ammonium disinfectants in the general-purpose cleaner category. This product sits in the mid-range for safety, it avoids harsher oxidizing agents like sodium hypochlorite while relying on a well-established, decomposable active. Performance and residue profile are comparable to other commercial hydrogen peroxide cleaners; fragrance intensity and VOC emission are typical for citrus-scented variants.
If you buy it
Use in well-ventilated spaces to minimize inhalation of citrus-derived VOCs and hydrogen peroxide vapor. Hydrogen peroxide is corrosive to some soft metals and can bleach certain fabrics and dyes; test on hidden surfaces before applying to upholstery or painted finishes. Store in a cool, dark place, as hydrogen peroxide degrades over time when exposed to light and heat; replace yearly or if solution appears discolored. Wear gloves if using frequently to avoid skin irritation from surfactants and fragrance compounds.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- 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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