Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day · All-Purpose Cleaner
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Lilac Limited Edition Liquid All-Purpose Cleaner
Lower concern. Liquid cleaner with no known PFAS-typical ingredients.
Mrs. Meyer's all-purpose cleaner is a water-based liquid product with plant-derived surfactants, not a material category typically treated with PFAS. No PFAS claim or disclosure available from the brand.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water, plant-based surfactants, fragrances
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Lilac Cleaner is made of, ingredients and materials
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day uses water as the base with plant-derived surfactants (typically sodium lauryl sulfate or similar) rather than petroleum-based ones, plus fragrance (lilac, in this edition). Plant-based surfactants break down faster in the environment and are gentler on skin than many synthetic alternatives, though they remain effective degreasers. The fragrance component is the primary chemical exposure during use; the product itself poses no known leaching or off-gassing risk since it is a liquid cleaner in a sealed container.
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 irritants
The lilac fragrance blend is not fully disclosed on the label (industry standard allows 'fragrance' as a trade secret); lilac scent compounds may include linalool or other volatile terpenes that can trigger contact dermatitis or respiratory sensitivity in susceptible individuals. Risk is low during normal diluted use but increases with prolonged direct contact or inhalation in poorly ventilated sp
Skin and eye irritation from surfactants
Plant-based surfactants remain alkaline and can irritate skin or eyes on direct contact at concentrate strength. This is a known property of the class, not a defect in this product, and risk is minimal during normal diluted use with proper rinsing. Undiluted product contact should be avoided.
Aquatic toxicity (environmental hazard, not consumer)
While plant-based surfactants are more biodegradable than synthetic alternatives, they still pose some aquatic toxicity at high concentrations if large amounts are discharged untreated. This is an environmental hazard rather than a direct consumer safety issue but relevant to informed purchasing if water stewardship is a priority.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
No testing or recalls have documented lead, cadmium, or other heavy metals in this product. Liquid cleaners do not rely on mineral pigments or colorants the way some cosmetics do, and Mrs. Meyer's does not use dyes that are known to contain antimony or other problematic heavy metal carriers.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
This product formulation is based on plant-derived surfactants and does not appear to contain the ether-based or preservative systems that introduce these contaminants in some personal care products. No third-party testing or regulatory action has flagged this product for these hazards.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day is owned by S.C. Johnson and carries third-party certifications including EPA Safer Choice and Leaping Bunny. The brand publishes ingredient lists transparently on product labels and websites, which is not universal in the cleaning category. No major recalls, hidden chemical controversies, or undisclosed hazardous ingredients have been established on record for this product line. The brand does not publicly emphasize PFAS avoidance in marketing, but the formula itself contains no known PFAS-related compounds.
How it compares in its category
All-purpose liquid cleaners vary widely; this product sits in the middle-to-upper tier for transparency and environmental claim credibility. Many conventional all-purpose cleaners contain undisclosed fragrance chemicals or synthetic surfactants with higher aquatic toxicity; some budget alternatives lack ingredient disclosure entirely. Mrs. Meyer's is not significantly more or less effective than leading alternatives but offers a lower-concern chemical profile for users prioritizing gentler formulations. Plant-based surfactants are increasingly standard in premium and eco-marketed cleaners but remain less common in budget brands.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve the formula; do not freeze, as this can affect surfactant stability. Use with adequate ventilation, especially in enclosed bathrooms, to minimize inhalation of fragrance aerosols. The product shelf life is typically 2-3 years unopened; discard if the formula separates or odor changes. Wear gloves during extended use to avoid skin irritation from surfactants, and rinse thoroughly any surfaces that contact food or mouth areas.
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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