Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day · All-Purpose Cleaner
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Acorn Spice Limited Edition Liquid All-Purpose Cleaner
Cleaner formulation carries lower PFAS concern; brand silent on sources.
Liquid all-purpose cleaners typically contain no intentional PFAS unless surfactants or anti-foam additives include them. Mrs. Meyer's makes no PFAS claim, but the product form and intended use carry lower inherent risk than water-repellent textiles or nonstick cookware.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aqueous liquid cleaner, no applied coatings
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Acorn Spice Cleaner is made of, ingredients and materials
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Acorn Spice is an aqueous liquid cleaner formulated without known harsh solvents or corrosive alkalies typical of industrial degreasers. The product is plant-derived surfactant based and contains essential oils for fragrance, which are volatile but dispersible in water rather than airborne polymer hazards. No applied coatings, resins, or Teflon-type coating are present in a liquid cleaner format, eliminating degradation and fume pathways common in cookware or textiles. The aqueous base means no concern for microplastics, VOC off-gassing at room temperature, or residual heavy metals from coating manufacture.
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 respiratory irritation
Essential oils in this limited edition product, particularly acorn spice notes, may trigger allergic contact dermatitis or respiratory irritation in sensitized individuals. No specific allergen concentration data is published for this variant.
Skin or eye irritation from surfactants
Plant-derived surfactants in liquid cleaners can cause irritation on direct contact; risk is low under labeled dilution and use but present if product contacts skin undiluted or eyes.
Inhalation exposure to volatile fragrance compounds
Essential oils will volatilize, especially in warm or poorly ventilated spaces; individuals with asthma or chemical sensitivity may experience respiratory symptoms during or shortly after use.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Residue accumulation on treated surfaces
No reported issues with film buildup or mineral deposits specific to this product formulation; standard rinsing per label instructions mitigates this common concern in cleaners.
Heavy metals
No recalls or public health alerts on record for Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day all-purpose cleaners involving heavy metals, bacterial growth, or pathogenic contamination.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day has a public stance of transparency on ingredient sourcing and is a subsidiary of SC Johnson, which discloses ingredients on product labels and online. The brand does not explicitly market PFAS-free claims but has not faced documented recalls or regulatory warnings for chemical contamination in this product line. Certifications and third-party testing records for this specific limited edition Acorn Spice variant are not widely available in public disclosures; the brand's parent company maintains general safety compliance but does not publish independent testing results.
How it compares in its category
Liquid all-purpose cleaners in this category typically carry minimal chemical hazard risk compared to powdered formulations, which can generate inhalation exposure. Mrs. Meyer's positions itself as a plant-based alternative to petroleum-derived cleaners, which reduces concern for volatile organic compounds and synthetic fragrance allergens compared to conventional brands. Most liquid all-purpose cleaners of this type do not require special disposal or present acute toxicity risk at labeled use dilutions; Mrs. Meyer's is consistent with this profile.
If you buy it
Use the product as diluted per label instructions; undiluted contact with skin or eyes is possible but uncommon under normal use. Store in a cool, dry place away from heat sources and out of reach of children and pets, as with any household chemical. Ventilate the area during use, especially in confined spaces, because essential oil fragrance components can trigger respiratory irritation in sensitive individuals or those with asthma. Rinse surfaces thoroughly with water after cleaning to remove residue, especially food-contact surfaces; no special maintenance or replacement triggers apply beyond normal shelf life.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 82% 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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