Simple Green · All-Purpose Cleaner
Simple Green Multi-Surface Floor Care
Liquid cleaner with low PFAS risk, no disclosure needed.
Simple Green Multi-Surface Floor Care is a water-based surfactant cleaner without known PFAS surfactants or water-repellent coatings. No lab data or brand PFAS claims available, but formulation type suggests lower concern.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
surfactant-based aqueous cleaner concentrate
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Simple Green Multi-Surface Floor Care is made of, ingredients and materials
Simple Green Multi-Surface Floor Care is a surfactant-based aqueous concentrate, meaning it uses plant-derived or synthetic surfactants to suspend dirt and oils in water rather than relying on harsh solvents or chlorinated compounds. The concentrate format reduces packaging waste and water transport but requires dilution before use. As a general-purpose alkaline cleaner, it is designed to work on multiple hard surfaces; the specific surfactant blend and pH are not detailed in public material safety data, but alkaline cleaners in this class typically pose minimal chemical hazard at recommended dilutions.
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.
Alkaline burn risk (skin/eye contact)
Surfactant-based floor cleaners at concentrate strength are caustic; SDS data for alkaline cleaners in this class confirms skin and eye irritation at high pH. Risk is low with dilution and normal use but present if concentrate contacts skin directly.
Inhalation of aerosol or fumes during application
No specific volatile organic compound (VOC) warnings are flagged for this product in public SDS summaries, but any floor cleaner spray or mopping generates airborne mist. Ventilation is recommended as a precaution, though toxicity risk is low at label dilutions.
Surfactant residue on floors (slipping hazard, not toxicity)
Over-concentration or incomplete rinsing of surfactant-based cleaners can leave slippery film on hard floors. This is a physical hazard rather than a chemical toxicity issue but is noted in floor care product guidance.
1,4-dioxane as a surfactant manufacturing impurity
Some non-ionic surfactants used in commercial cleaners can contain trace 1,4-dioxane as a byproduct of synthesis. Simple Green does not disclose surfactant sourcing or 1,4-dioxane testing; risk is not elevated compared to similar products but cannot be ruled out without lab data.
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 recalls or reports of lead, cadmium, or other heavy metal contamination in Simple Green concentrate formulas are on record. Surfactant concentrates are not known to leach metals from packaging or degrade into hazardous byproducts under normal storage.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Simple Green (Weiman Products, subsidiary of SC Johnson) has a long commercial history in the US cleaning market but maintains minimal public transparency on detailed ingredient composition and safety testing beyond standard SDS (Safety Data Sheet) compliance. The brand has not issued public statements on PFAS avoidance or third-party certifications such as EPA Safer Choice, EcoLogo, or GreenSeal for this product line. No major recalls or safety controversies specific to this floor care product are on record.
How it compares in its category
Multi-surface floor cleaners range from plant-oil based concentrates (lower alkalinity, narrower use) to petroleum-derived or synthetic surfactant blends (broader compatibility, higher concentration). Simple Green sits in the mid-to-mainstream market, more concentrated and broadly compatible than budget dilute formulas, but less specialized or certified than green-label alternatives like Ecos, Seventh Generation, or Mrs. Meyer's. Price and effectiveness are typical for the category; safety profile does not appear to be a differentiator compared to similar surfactant-based concentrates.
If you buy it
Follow label dilution instructions precisely; undiluted concentrate is caustic and can irritate skin and eyes. Wear gloves and ensure adequate ventilation, especially in enclosed spaces. Store in a cool, dry place away from children and pets, as with all cleaning concentrates. Do not mix with other cleaners, acids, or ammonia-containing products, which can generate toxic gases. The concentrate shelf life is typically 2-3 years if sealed; discard if the formula separates irreversibly or odor changes.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- 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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