Simple Green · Fabric Stain Guard Sprays
All Purpose Simple Green Cleaner
All-purpose cleaner carries lower PFAS concern for liquid products.
Simple Green is a water-based cleaning concentrate without known PFAS-containing coatings or treatments. No public disclosure or third-party verification exists.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Water-based concentrate cleaner formula
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What All Purpose Simple Green Cleaner is made of, ingredients and materials
Simple Green All Purpose is a water-based concentrate formula, meaning the base is water with surfactants and alkaline builders rather than petroleum solvents or silicone oils. This chemistry reduces volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions compared to solvent-based cleaners. No Teflon-type coating, lead, cadmium, or ceramic coatings are involved in this liquid product, eliminating cookware and coating-degradation hazards. The concentrate form means you dilute it before use, which further lowers exposure to any active ingredients per application.
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.
Surfactant irritancy (skin, eye, respiratory if aerosolized)
Water-based all-purpose cleaners contain anionic or nonionic surfactants; undiluted exposure or inhalation during spraying can cause mild to moderate irritation. No specific reportable incidents for Simple Green brand are on record, but this is a standard hazard class for cleaning concentrates.
Alkalinity-related tissue damage (skin, mucous membrane)
Simple Green is alkaline by design to cut grease and soil; direct contact with undiluted concentrate can cause chemical burns or irritation. Risk is mitigated by proper dilution and use instructions, which the brand does label.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Fragrance allergens and sensitization
Simple Green does not list fragrance as a primary ingredient on public product information; no documented fragrance-related allergic reactions or sensitization claims have been reported for this brand or product.
Heavy metals
As a water-based concentrate, the product depends on source water quality; however, no contamination recalls or heavy metal detections have been reported for Simple Green in the public record.
Source, FDA ↗Microplastic or synthetic polymer particulates
Liquid all-purpose cleaners do not typically contain microbeads or plastic polymers; Simple Green's formulation does not advertise any such additions, and no recalls or contamination have been documented.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Simple Green (Sunshine Makers Inc.) has a long-standing market presence in non-toxic cleaning but does not publish detailed ingredient lists or third-party safety certifications on the product label or website readily available to consumers. The brand has not faced major product recalls or documented chemical safety controversies in the public record. However, the company remains largely silent on PFAS stance and does not pursue claims like 'PFAS-free' or transparency certifications (e.g., EPA Safer Choice), which limits independent verification of the full formula.
How it compares in its category
All-purpose liquid cleaners in this category typically carry lower hazard profiles than powder detergents, aerosol sprays, or gel formulations because they avoid particulate inhalation, propellants, and thickener resins. Simple Green's water-based approach aligns with this lower-risk profile. Many competitors (e.g., Seventh Generation, Mrs. Meyer's) pursue third-party certifications or disclose more ingredient detail; Simple Green does not, making direct safety comparison difficult. As a concentrate, it avoids the plastic microbeads and excess packaging waste of pre-diluted sprays.
If you buy it
Dilute according to label instructions before each use; do not use concentrate directly on fabrics or surfaces, as this can cause irritation or discoloration. Store in a cool, dry place away from children and pets; the concentrate is alkaline and can cause skin and eye irritation if undiluted. Use in ventilated areas to minimize inhalation of aerosolized surfactants during spraying. Replace the bottle if the seal is cracked or if you notice changes in color or smell, which may indicate contamination or degradation over storage.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Simple Green has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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