Simple Green · Fabric Stain Guard Sprays
Simple Green Cat Pet Stain & Odor Remover
Low PFAS risk, but brand has not addressed PFAS status.
Water-based cleaner with surfactants and no recognized PFAS components. Brand hasn't disclosed PFAS information or detailed its formulation.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aqueous cleaning solution, surfactants, water
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Simple Green Cat Pet Stain & Odor Remover is made of, ingredients and materials
Simple Green Cat Pet Stain & Odor Remover is an aqueous cleaning solution based on surfactants and water, with no reported ceramic coatings, Teflon-type coating layers, or heavy-metal-bearing pigments typical of riskier fabric treatments. The surfactant chemistry is designed to break down organic stains without the plastic film-formers or water-repellent coatings that introduce PFAS or volatile off-gases. Because it is applied as a liquid spray to already-soaked fabrics rather than cured onto the fiber, the hazard profile is confined to acute exposure during use and residue left in fabric after rinsing.
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 skin and respiratory irritation
Aqueous surfactant-based cleaners can cause irritation if sprayed into eyes or inhaled in high concentration. This product carries standard precautions for household cleaners; no specific irritation incidents are on record for this brand.
Residual surfactant in fabric after incomplete rinsing
If the treated area is not rinsed thoroughly, surfactant residue may remain on fabric, potentially causing mild skin irritation on sensitive individuals or attracting soil redeposition. Rinsing is the primary mitigation.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Fragrance allergens
Simple Green products typically contain fragrance but no specific allergen reports are on record for this pet stain remover. If fragrance sensitivity is a concern, test on a hidden area first.
Heavy metals
No lead, cadmium, formaldehyde, or formaldehyde releasers are documented in the aqueous surfactant base of this product type.
Source, FDA ↗Coating degradation or leaching from fabric backing
Because this is a liquid spray cleaner rather than a fabric coating or protective treatment, it does not introduce durable coatings that could degrade or leach over time.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Simple Green (Weiman Products) has a long history in household cleaning and does not publicly disclose PFAS content or absence for this product, though the PFAS grade reflects low inherent risk in the aqueous surfactant class. The brand has faced no major recalls or established safety controversies specific to the pet stain remover line. No third-party certifications (e.g., EPA Safer Choice, Leaping Bunny) are on record for this product.
How it compares in its category
Fabric stain removers in this category typically use surfactants or enzymes; this product sits in the mainstream aqueous cleaner segment, avoiding both high-VOC solvent-based alternatives and water-repellent treatments that commonly carry PFAS. Enzyme-based competitors may pose less risk of skin sensitization, but surfactant-based products like this one are standard and widely used. Cost and availability favor this product over niche or premium alternatives.
If you buy it
Spray on the stained area, let it sit for 5-15 minutes as directed, then blot or rinse thoroughly with water to remove residue. Avoid spraying near eyes or mucous membranes, and ventilate the room if use is intensive. Do not apply to delicate fabrics (silk, wool) without a test patch first. Wash the treated fabric in cool to warm water within 24 hours to clear any surfactant residue that could attract re-soiling.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 75% 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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