ProCare Citrus Floor Cleaner
Skip; no PFAS disclosure for liquid cleaners with surfactants.
ProCare provides no public information on PFAS in this floor cleaner. Liquid cleaners often contain surfactants that may include PFAS; absent third-party testing or brand commitment, risk cannot be ruled out.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
liquid cleaner concentrate, citrus-based
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What ProCare Citrus Floor Cleaner is made of, ingredients and materials
ProCare Citrus Floor Cleaner is a liquid concentrate formulated with citrus-derived surfactants and solvents as the active cleaning agents. Citrus-based cleaners typically contain limonene, a naturally occurring terpene that cuts through grease and provides fragrance, but limonene is volatile and can generate airborne compounds during use. The concentrate format means you dilute it with water before application, which reduces but does not eliminate exposure to any undisclosed additives or residual volatile organic compounds.
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.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and limonene emissions
Citrus cleaners inherently release limonene vapors, especially during dilution and application in warm or poorly ventilated spaces. Indoor air quality and respiratory irritation in sensitive individuals is a documented concern with terpene-based products.
Skin and eye irritation from surfactants and concentrates
Surfactant-based cleaning concentrates commonly cause irritation on contact; ProCare does not disclose its specific surfactant type or concentration on readily available labels, so residual irritation potential cannot be precisely assessed.
Undisclosed chemical additives (e.g., preservatives, corrosion inhibitors, chelating agent
Liquid concentrate cleaners often contain preservatives, chelating agents, or stabilizers not named on the front label; without full transparency, potential for lesser-known irritants or allergens exists.
PFAS
Historically, some liquid cleaners have contained fluorinated surfactants (PFAS) to enhance grease-repellency and water resistance; ProCare's silence on PFAS chemistry in a surfactant product means this hazard cannot be ruled out from public data.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Product degradation and phase separation over time
Citrus-based formulations are known to separate or lose efficacy if stored in warm conditions or exposed to sunlight, though this is a quality rather than a toxicity concern; no specific shelf-life or stability issues are on record for ProCare.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
ProCare has made no public PFAS disclosure despite the product category (liquid cleaners with surfactants) being one where PFAS has historically been used in some formulations to improve water and grease repellency. The brand does not list certifications such as EPA Safer Choice, Green Seal, or EcoLogo on widely available product labels. Without third-party verification or full ingredient transparency, the presence or absence of PFAS, flame retardants, or other functional additives cannot be confirmed from public sources.
How it compares in its category
Citrus-based floor cleaners are marketed as a less toxic alternative to petroleum-derived or chlorine-based cleaners, and limonene itself is listed on the FDA's Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) list for food contact. However, many commercial citrus cleaners do not voluntarily disclose complete ingredient lists or certifications, making direct comparison difficult. Products carrying third-party environmental or health certifications (Safer Choice, Green Seal) typically have undergone more rigorous testing for persistent additives like PFAS and volatile emissions.
If you buy it
Always follow the label's dilution ratio exactly; concentrated solutions increase skin and respiratory irritation risk. Use in well-ventilated spaces, particularly when diluting the concentrate, to minimize inhalation of limonene vapors and any other volatile organic compounds. Wear gloves during handling to reduce skin contact, and rinse floors thoroughly with clean water after cleaning to remove residue. Store tightly sealed away from heat and sunlight, as citrus-based products can degrade or separate over time, and check the product for separation before each use.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 30% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- ProCare has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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