Seventh Generation · All-Purpose Cleaner
Seventh Generation All Purpose Cleaner - Fresh Morning Meadow
Lower concern. Seventh Generation liquid cleaners do not intentionally use PFAS.
Seventh Generation All Purpose Cleaner is a liquid concentrate with plant-derived ingredients and holds MADE SAFE certification, which screens for PFAS. No intentional PFAS addition reported by the brand.
Brand says: “Seventh Generation does not intentionally add PFAS to its products and maintains MADE SAFE certification, which tests for PFAS.”
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water, plant-derived surfactants, essential oils
Brand disclosure
Brand claims PFAS-free
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Seventh Generation All Morning Meadow is made of, ingredients and materials
Seventh Generation All Purpose Cleaner uses water as the base with plant-derived surfactants (typically coconut or corn-based) rather than petroleum surfactants, plus essential oils for fragrance and some antimicrobial activity. Plant-derived surfactants biodegrade more readily than synthetic alternatives and carry lower aquatic toxicity. The essential oil blend (Fresh Morning Meadow) is fragrance-grade, meaning the individual botanical extracts are not disclosed on label, though the brand does not intentionally use undisclosed synthetic fragrance allergens or formaldehyde releasers on record.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
Fragrance allergens (essential oil blend)
Essential oils in 'Fresh Morning Meadow' are not itemized on the label. Individual botanical components (e.g., limonene from citrus) are known allergens in some consumers, though Seventh Generation does not intentionally add synthetic fragrance allergens; individuals with fragrance sensitivity should patch-test or choose unscented alternatives.
Eye and respiratory irritation (plant surfactants)
Concentrated plant-derived surfactants can cause eye irritation if splashed and mild respiratory irritation in high-concentration vapor, though risk is lower than petroleum surfactants; product is diluted for use, minimizing risk under normal conditions.
Skin sensitization (residual surfactant)
Repeated skin contact with undiluted product or residue left on skin may cause mild irritation in sensitive individuals; no specific adverse event reports tied to this brand exist on record, but risk profile is inherent to all surfactant cleaners.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Third-party PFAS-free verification
A third party reports verifying this product as PFAS-free.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Seventh Generation does not list these contaminants in disclosed formulations, and the brand's EPA Safer Choice certification requires absence of formaldehyde-releasing preservatives; no independent testing has contradicted this claim.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Seventh Generation has a documented history of transparency in ingredient disclosure, ingredient sourcing statements, and has published positions against PFAS in cleaning products. The brand is certified by EPA Safer Choice program, which requires review of aquatic toxicity, skin/eye irritation, and respiratory hazards. No established recalls or controversies related to unlisted toxic ingredients in this product line have been reported. The brand's parent company (Unilever subsidiary) has faced past scrutiny on greenwashing claims, but this specific product has not been subject to substantiated safety allegations.
How it compares in its category
Seventh Generation All Purpose Cleaner sits at the lower-toxicity end of conventional liquid cleaners; most supermarket all-purpose cleaners still use petroleum-derived surfactants, synthetic fragrance blends with higher allergen potential, and some retain quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) or bleach variants. Plant-derived surfactants and essential oils reduce concerns around skin sensitization and respiratory irritation compared to typical multi-purpose spray bottles. The trade-off is slightly reduced antimicrobial potency and shorter shelf-life stability, though this is not a safety issue for normal storage and use.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve essential oil potency and prevent degradation of plant-derived surfactants; typical shelf-life is 2-3 years unopened. Avoid ingestion and do not allow prolonged skin contact; rinse with water if contact occurs. Use on hard non-porous surfaces (counters, glass, tile); test on fabrics before use as plant surfactants can still cause discoloration on sensitive textiles. No special precautions beyond standard household cleaner practice are required; ventilation is not critical for this formulation as it does not emit volatile organic compounds at levels typical of ammonia-based or bleach cleaners.
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
- Seventh Generation has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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