Mop & Glo · All-Purpose Cleaner
Mop & Glo Multi-Purpose Floor Cleaner
Low PFAS risk likely, but no transparency available.
Mop & Glo is a liquid floor cleaner with no known PFAS use, nonstick coating, or water-repellent finish. Brand discloses nothing about PFAS; ingredient list unavailable for independent verification.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Aqueous cleaning solution, proprietary formulation
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Mop & Glo Multi-Purpose Floor Cleaner is made of, ingredients and materials
Mop & Glo is an aqueous (water-based) cleaning solution with proprietary surfactants, solvents, and fragrances. The aqueous base means no volatile organic solvents like mineral spirits or xylene are the primary vehicle, reducing inhalation risk during application. The exact surfactant chemistry is not public; typical floor cleaners of this type contain anionic or nonionic surfactants, some fragrances, and preservatives to prevent microbial growth in the concentrate.
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.
Fragrance and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
Fragrance is a stated ingredient; typical floor cleaners include synthetic fragrances that may release low levels of VOCs during application and drying. Respiratory irritation, allergic contact sensitization, and migraine triggers are documented for some individuals exposed to floor cleaner fragrances, though incidence is not quantified for this product specifically.
Surfactant skin and eye irritation
Aqueous cleaners inherently contain surfactants for soil suspension and rinsing. Standard consumer warnings on the label address eye contact and skin irritation; no severe adverse events are on record, but acute irritation from direct contact is a known hazard class for this product type.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Aqueous formulations require antimicrobial preservatives to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in concentrate and during storage. Formaldehyde-releaser preservatives (e.g., imidazolidinyl urea, dmdm hydantoin) are common in this category; no specific preservative choice is public for Mop & Glo, so contact dermatitis or inhalation sensitivity cannot be ruled out in susceptible users.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microbial contamination risk during storage and use
Once diluted in a mop bucket or spray bottle, the product is exposed to water, air, and handling that can introduce bacteria or fungi. Improper storage of diluted product (warm, humid conditions) or extended use of a single bucket without cleaning can allow microbial growth, though this is a user-maintenance issue, not a product defect.
Slipperiness and fall risk on treated surfaces
Multi-purpose floor cleaners typically leave a thin residue or wax layer intended to shine and protect. Residual slickness, especially on tile or sealed wood, can increase slip hazard if not buffed dry or used per label instructions; this is a use-pattern hazard rather than a chemical one.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
The manufacturer (Reckitt) does not publish a detailed ingredient list or safety data sheet for consumer distribution, which is standard for retail floor cleaners but limits independent verification. No recalls, regulatory warnings, or major product liability cases are on record for Mop & Glo. The brand has not made a public PFAS reduction pledge or transparency commitment, so the low PFAS grade relies on the product class (aqueous cleaners are not typical PFAS vectors) rather than brand assurance.
How it compares in its category
Aqueous multi-purpose floor cleaners are a commodity category with minimal differentiation in hazard profile. Mop & Glo sits in the mainstream middle, less volatile than solvent-based strippers, but also not formulated for extreme allergen avoidance or hypoallergenic certification like some eco-label alternatives. Performance trade-offs (residue, wax buildup over time) are typical of this product class, not unique to this brand.
If you buy it
Use in well-ventilated spaces; inhalation of fragrance and spray mist should be minimized, especially in small rooms or for people with respiratory sensitivity. Avoid contact with eyes and skin; rinse thoroughly if exposure occurs. Do not mix with other cleaners, bleach, or acids, as surfactant interactions are unpredictable. Store in original sealed container away from heat and direct sunlight to prevent microbial contamination or formulation separation.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 42% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Mop & Glo has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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