Simple Green · Fabric Stain Guard Sprays
Simple Green 32oz Trigger Spray - CleanCo
Liquid cleaner unlikely to contain PFAS, verify with manufacturer.
Simple Green is a water-based cleaner without known PFAS ingredients in its formula. Brand makes no PFAS claims and no independent testing data is available.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Water-based cleaning concentrate, plastic trigger bottle
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Simple Green 32oz Trigger Spray - CleanCo is made of, ingredients and materials
Simple Green fabric stain guard is a water-based cleaning concentrate supplied in a plastic trigger spray bottle. Water-based formulations eliminate volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that evaporate from solvent-based cleaners, reducing inhalation risk during application. The plastic bottle itself is typically high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or polypropylene (PP) used in trigger sprayers, which are not heat-exposed and do not leach plastic additives under normal household storage and use conditions.
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.
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed ingredients
Simple Green does not publish a full ingredient list for this product. Water-based cleaners often contain fragrance compounds and preservatives that can trigger contact dermatitis or respiratory irritation in sensitive users; none is confirmed for this formula.
Trigger spray mist inhalation
Any trigger spray creates airborne mist during application. Water-based formula reduces VOC risk, but inhalation of any aerosolized cleaning agent carries potential for throat or respiratory irritation, especially in poorly ventilated spaces or for people with asthma.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Water-based cleaning concentrates sometimes contain preservatives (e.g., methylisothiazolinone) that can off-gas or break down into formaldehyde under storage stress. Simple Green does not disclose preservative type; no incident is on record for this product.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
BPA & bisphenols
HDPE and PP trigger bottles are not known to leach plastic additives into water-based liquids under normal room-temperature storage. No leaching risk is on record for this product category.
Source, FDA ↗Heavy metals
No test results or recalls indicating the presence of lead, cadmium, or azo dyes in Simple Green fabric stain guard are on public record. Mainstream brands are not known to use heavy-metal-containing pigments in colorless or lightly tinted cleaning liquids.
Source, FDA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Simple Green (Clorox subsidiary) has no major safety recalls or widespread contamination reports for this product category on public record. The brand does not publicly disclose detailed ingredient safety data or third-party certifications (e.g., EPA Safer Choice, Cradle to Cradle) for this stain guard line. No independent testing results are available to verify the presence or absence of fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, or heavy metal pigments in the formula.
How it compares in its category
Water-based fabric sprays are generally lower-concern than solvent-based alternatives because they avoid VOC emissions and flammability. Simple Green's lack of transparency on fragrance and preservative chemistry is typical for mainstream brands in this category, unlike niche eco-certified products that provide full ingredient lists. The trigger bottle format carries no known hazard advantage or disadvantage compared to aerosol or pump bottles in stain treatment.
If you buy it
Apply in ventilated areas and avoid inhalation of mist, though water-based formulas present lower respiratory risk than solvent products. Store upright at room temperature away from heat sources; plastic trigger mechanisms can degrade if frozen or exposed to direct sunlight over extended periods, though this does not pose a health hazard under typical indoor storage. Do not heat the spray or apply to heated fabrics. Replace the trigger assembly if it cracks or leaks, as a degraded seal could lead to bottle leakage but not chemical hazard.
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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