Lysol Power and Free Multi-Purpose Citrus Sparkle
Household cleaner; no PFAS disclosure available, low inherent risk.
Lysol Power and Free is a liquid multi-purpose cleaner with no published PFAS claims or certifications. Household liquid cleaners typically carry lower PFAS risk than treated textiles or coatings, but ingredient transparency is limited.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
liquid cleaner concentrate, surfactants and water
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Lysol Power and Free Citrus Sparkle is made of, ingredients and materials
Lysol Power and Free is a liquid cleaner concentrate containing surfactants (detergents), water, and citrus-derived fragrance compounds. The surfactant blend breaks down grease and organic soil without bleach or ammonia, which reduces toxic gas risk from improper mixing. Citrus fragrance (limonene and related terpenes) is a known skin irritant and respiratory sensitizer at high concentration, but dilution during use significantly reduces exposure risk.
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.
Respiratory sensitizer (limonene and citrus fragrance)
Limonene and other terpenes in citrus fragrance are known irritants and respiratory sensitizers at high vapor concentrations. Risk is low at label-directed dilution but elevated in poorly ventilated spaces or if concentrate is used undiluted.
Skin irritation from surfactants
Undiluted or highly concentrated surfactant solution can cause skin irritation on prolonged contact. Normal diluted use as directed carries minimal risk.
Ingestion toxicity
Household cleaners of this type can cause gastrointestinal irritation if swallowed; no systemic toxicity is on record at typical concentrations, but it is a poison control hazard for children and pets.
Secondary contamination from improper storage or reuse
Transferring concentrate into unmarked or food-contact containers creates misuse and poisoning risk. Store only in original labeled container.
What’s reassuring
Container integrity and leakage
No known defects in Lysol concentrate bottle sealing or structural failure. Standard plastic bottles used for this product are compatible with the formulation.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Lysol (Reckitt Benckiser) does not publicly disclose PFAS content or claim PFAS-free status for this product line. The brand has faced recalls for bacterial contamination in disinfectant wipes (2021-2022) but no recalls specific to this concentrate formulation. Ingredient transparency is standard for household cleaners in this price and distribution tier; full Safety Data Sheets are available online.
How it compares in its category
Concentrate formulas reduce plastic packaging per dose and are typical for multi-purpose cleaners. Lysol's non-bleach, non-ammonia formula sits mid-range in toxicity risk compared to all-purpose sprays; it is less corrosive than acidic or alkaline alternatives (bathroom-specific or oven cleaners). Fragrance strength and sensitizer potential are comparable to other citrus-scented cleaners.
If you buy it
Always dilute according to label directions before use; using concentrate undiluted increases irritation and respiratory sensitizer exposure. Store in original sealed container away from children and pets; citrus solvents can damage certain plastics if stored long-term in non-resistant containers. Ensure adequate ventilation during application. Do not mix with bleach, ammonia, or other cleaners.
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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