Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day · All-Purpose Cleaner
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Lemon Verbena Multi-Surface All-Purpose Cleaner
Lower concern. Liquid cleaner with no known PFAS-prone ingredients.
Mrs. Meyer's makes plant-derived cleaners without nonstick coatings, waterproofing, or stain treatments. No PFAS risk typical of this product category, though brand makes no explicit PFAS claims.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Water, plant-derived surfactants, lemon verbena fragrance
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Lemon Cleaner is made of, ingredients and materials
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Lemon Verbena is formulated with water as the base and plant-derived surfactants (coconut oil and palm oil derived compounds) rather than petroleum-based detergents. Lemon verbena fragrance provides the scent. Plant-derived surfactants degrade more readily in aquatic environments than some synthetic alternatives and pose lower acute toxicity risk on skin or ingestion in dilute form. The absence of chlorine, ammonia, or strong oxidizers reduces fume hazard compared to traditional all-purpose cleaners.
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 (lemon verbena essential oil or fragrance compounds)
Plant-derived fragrances can sensitize or trigger reactions in individuals with fragrance sensitivity or limonene allergy; no specific adverse event reports for this product are on record, but fragrance is a known contact allergen class.
Eye or skin irritation from plant surfactants at full strength
Undiluted plant-derived surfactants can irritate mucous membranes; product labeling recommends dilution, and no recalls for systemic toxicity are on record for proper use.
Inhalation of spray mist or volatile organic compounds from fragrance
Lemon verbena fragrance may release volatile compounds during spraying; no specific VOC concentration limits are publicly disclosed, but EPA Safer Choice vetting reduces concern versus conventional all-purpose cleaners.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
EPA Safer Choice certification typically excludes formaldehyde releasers; no evidence Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day uses them, but full preservative system is not itemized on public labels.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day is owned by SC Johnson and carries EPA Safer Choice certification for this product line, indicating third-party review of ingredient safety and environmental impact. The brand publishes ingredient lists transparently on packaging and online. No major product recalls or safety controversies specific to this cleaner are on record. The brand does not actively market PFAS-free status but has not been identified as a source of PFAS contamination in consumer testing.
How it compares in its category
This product sits in the mainstream plant-derived cleaner segment, alongside Seventh Generation and Ecos. It avoids the hazard profile of conventional all-purpose cleaners that often contain ammonia or bleach, which generate respiratory irritants when mixed. The plant-surfactant formulation is comparable in safety tier to other EPA Safer Choice cleaners, though efficacy on heavy grease or disinfection is lower by design. Cost per use is typically mid-range for the category.
If you buy it
Use as directed on the label, diluting for most surfaces to reduce residue buildup and lower exposure. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve fragrance and surfactant stability; shelf life is typically 2-3 years unopened. Do not mix with other cleaners, especially bleach-based products, even though this cleaner itself contains neither. Ensure adequate ventilation when spraying, particularly in enclosed bathrooms, to avoid inhaling fragrance compounds.
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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