Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day · Hand Soap
(4 pack) Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Hand Soap Refill, Rain Water Scent, 33 Fl Oz
Low-medium concern; liquid soap formula presents minimal PFAS risk without brand transparency.
This liquid soap product contains no reported PFAS-containing ingredients based on public formulations. Liquid soaps carry lower PFAS risk than water-resistant or grease-resistant products.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Water, plant-derived surfactants, soap base
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What (4 pack) Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Hand Fl is made of, ingredients and materials
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Hand Soap Refill is a water-based liquid formulation built on plant-derived surfactants rather than petroleum-based detergents, with soap base and botanical fragrance compounds. Liquid soap format eliminates several hazards present in bar soaps or concentrated powders, no talc carrier risk, no solid residue that can harbor bacteria, and reduced surface area for microbial growth during storage. The refill packaging (33 oz bulk) minimizes plastic waste per use compared to single-serve bottles, though the container itself still introduces minor leaching potential.
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 allergens and sensitizers
Rain Water scent is a proprietary blend not fully disclosed; synthetic musks and citral compounds commonly used in fresh scents can trigger contact dermatitis or respiratory sensitivity in susceptible individuals. No specific allergen reactions are documented for this product on record.
BPA & bisphenols
The 33 oz refill bottle is typically HDPE or PET plastic; while food-contact approved, long-term storage of liquid at room temperature poses minimal leaching risk. Exposure to heat or sunlight may increase estrogenic compound migration, though hand soap is not ingested.
Source, FDA ↗What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Microbial contamination and storage stability
Liquid soaps are inherently resistant to mold and bacterial growth compared to bar soaps, but refill containers stored in warm, humid bathrooms may develop minor biofilm at the nozzle over extended use. Proper cap closure and cool storage mitigate this risk.
1,4-dioxane contamination
Plant-derived surfactants used in this formulation present lower 1,4-dioxane risk than ethoxylated surfactants; no public recall or testing has flagged this product for dioxane contamination, and the brand's formulation choice suggests intentional avoidance.
Heavy metals
No cosmetic-grade botanical ingredients in hand soap formulations are subject to FDA heavy metal screening; Rain Water scent likely uses synthetic aroma chemicals rather than raw plant extracts, reducing heavy metal accumulation risk from botanical sourcing.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day (SC Johnson subsidiary) has no major safety recalls on record for this hand soap line and maintains broad availability in mainstream retail, suggesting regulatory acceptance. However, the brand does not publicly disclose full ingredient sourcing, manufacturing practices, or third-party testing results; ingredient lists are available but lack transparency on supplier vetting or contaminant screening. The brand has not made explicit PFAS reduction commitments, and the absence of claims should not be interpreted as verification of PFAS-free status.
How it compares in its category
Liquid hand soaps occupy the lower-hazard end of personal care products; this refill format avoids propellant inhalation risk compared to aerosol foams and is comparable to unscented or fragrance-certified alternatives. Plant-derived surfactants are standard in mass-market hand soaps and carry no established contamination profile distinct from conventional soaps. The Rain Water fragrance uses synthetic and natural aroma compounds; without full fragrance disclosure (industry standard opaqueness), specific sensitizer risk cannot be quantified but remains consistent with typical scented soaps.
If you buy it
Store the refill in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight to prevent premature oxidation of plant oils and fragrance compounds. Use the soap at room temperature; no heating or dilution is required. Replace when empty or if the liquid develops visible discoloration, separation, or odor changes (sign of spoilage or contamination). Wash hands for 20 seconds as per standard hygiene; the soap poses no dermal toxicity risk under normal use.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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