Shaw Floors · All-Purpose Cleaner
Shaw Floors Hard Surface Floor Cleaner
Skip; cleaning products often contain PFAS, no transparency provided.
Shaw Floors hard surface cleaner provides no ingredient disclosure or PFAS statements. Cleaning products commonly contain fluorinated surfactants or stain-resistant compounds.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Aqueous cleaner formulation (unspecified surfactants and additives)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Shaw Floors Hard Surface Floor Cleaner is made of, ingredients and materials
Shaw Hard Surface Floor Cleaner is an aqueous (water-based) formulation, meaning its active cleaning agents are surfactants dissolved in water rather than solvent-based chemicals. The manufacturer has not disclosed the specific surfactant types, builders, or additives in this product, making independent assessment of chemical hazards difficult. Aqueous cleaners are generally lower-risk than solvent-based alternatives, but individual ingredient identity matters for assessing skin/respiratory irritation potential and aquatic toxicity.
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.
Undisclosed surfactants and additives
Manufacturer does not specify surfactant type (anionic, cationic, nonionic) or additive chemistry. Some surfactants carry skin/eye irritation or respiratory sensitization risk; without disclosure, individual risk cannot be assessed.
Inhalation exposure from spray or aerosolized cleaner
If this product is applied as a spray or generates mist, inhalation of surfactants, preservatives, or fragrance components (if present) is possible. Aqueous formulations generally pose lower inhalation risk than solvent-based cleaners, but risk is not zero.
Skin and eye irritation from surfactants
Surfactants are skin-active agents by design; concentrated product contact or residue left on skin can cause irritation. No safety data sheet or irritancy claim is publicly available for this specific product.
Environmental persistence or aquatic toxicity from additives
Some surfactants and preservatives in aqueous cleaners may persist in wastewater or harm aquatic life if not readily biodegradable. No environmental toxicity or biodegradability data is disclosed by the brand.
PFAS
Aqueous cleaners commonly contain PFAS as water-repellent or soil-release agents, yet Shaw has not publicly committed to PFAS-free status or disclosed PFAS content. Given the product's intended use on hard floors, PFAS presence cannot be ruled out.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Shaw Floors has not publicly committed to PFAS elimination or disclosed PFAS content in their cleaning products. The brand has not disclosed a complete ingredient list (including surfactant chemistry) for this cleaner on publicly available product information. No major safety recalls or regulatory actions specific to this product line are on record. Transparency is limited, which prevents independent verification of low-concern status.
How it compares in its category
Aqueous floor cleaners designed for hard surfaces (wood, tile, laminate) are typically lower-concern than solvent-based or spray aerosol cleaners, which carry higher VOC and inhalation risk. However, many branded floor cleaners (including aqueous types) do not disclose full ingredient lists, making category-wide comparison difficult. Cleaners with certified eco-labels (Green Seal, EcoLogo) or published ingredient transparency tend to have lower reported chemical hazard concerns than unlabeled products.
If you buy it
Use only as directed on the product label and avoid mixing with other cleaners, which can create hazardous reactions. Ensure adequate ventilation during application, even for aqueous formulations, as some surfactants and additives may release irritant vapors. Wash hands and exposed skin after use; avoid prolonged skin contact or inhalation of spray mist. Keep away from children and pets until dry; do not use on unsealed wood or sensitive surfaces without testing on an inconspicuous area first.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Shaw Floors has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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