Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day · Cleaning Wipes
Disinfecting Wipes 7 X 8 Lemon And Lime Blossom 80 Wipes/Canister 2 Canisters Per Pack 3 Packs Per Each Carton | 1 Carton of: 3, White
Lower concern for PFAS; typical household disinfectant wipes with no known treatment requiring fluorochemicals.
Mrs. Meyer's disinfecting wipes are wet nonwoven wipes designed for surface cleaning, a category not typically treated with water-repellent or grease-resistant coatings that would require PFAS. The brand makes no PFAS claims and provides no third-party verification.
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nonwoven fabric wipes, water-based disinfectant liquid
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
other is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Mrs. Meyer's disinfecting wipes are nonwoven fabric substrates saturated with water-based disinfectant solutions, typically containing plant-derived or synthetic antimicrobial agents and fragrance compounds (lemon and lime blossom in this case). The nonwoven material itself is inert when damp and poses minimal leaching risk during normal use. Water-based formulations avoid solvent-driven hazards like volatile organic compounds that solvent-based cleaners present, making the chemical load in the saturated wipe relatively transparent and low-risk for skin contact.
The brand's record and disclosure
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day (SC Johnson subsidiary) maintains a publicly available Safety Data Sheet (SDS) system and does not conceal ingredient lists; the brand emphasizes plant-derived ingredients and has faced no major product recalls or safety litigation in the disinfectant wipes category. The company's stance on PFAS is not prominently published, but no independent testing has flagged their wipes for fluorochemical treatment, which is typical for water-based household disinfectants that do not require water or oil repellency. The brand holds no major third-party certifications (e.g., EPA Safer Choice or NSF) for this specific product line, though formulations comply with EPA antimicrobial efficacy standards.
How it compares in its category
Disinfecting wipes range from solvent-based (higher VOC and fragrance allergen risk) to water-based formulations like this one; Mrs. Meyer's sits in the mainstream water-based tier, comparable to Lysol Disinfecting Wipes and Clorox disinfectant wipes in chemical simplicity. The plant-scent positioning is marketing differentiation rather than a safety advantage, but it does indicate avoidance of synthetic fragrance stacking, reducing allergen load relative to heavily perfumed alternatives. For environmentally conscious users, nonwoven wipes are not compostable and represent the same single-use waste burden as competitors.
If you buy it
Use wipes on hard non-porous surfaces (countertops, door handles, phones) where the disinfectant can dry in place; avoid prolonged contact with skin and inhaling vapors in poorly ventilated spaces. Store canisters with the lid sealed to prevent evaporation and bacterial growth in the saturated material; discard any wipe canister if visible mold or odor develops, as nonwoven wipes left open longer than a few months can harbor microbial contamination. Do not use on delicate wood finishes or electronics without checking product instructions, as the moisture content can cause swelling or corrosion on sensitive surfaces.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Fragrance allergens (lemon and lime blossom)
Plant-derived fragrance compounds in citrus-scented products can trigger contact dermatitis or respiratory irritation in sensitized individuals; no recall history for this specific product, but fragrance allergenicity is inherent to the scented formulation. Individuals with sensitive skin should patch-test or use unscented alternatives.
Antimicrobial agent skin irritation
Water-based disinfectants typically use quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) or other antimicrobials that can cause mild irritation with prolonged skin contact; Mrs. Meyer's does not disclose the exact antimicrobial agent in marketing materials, but no serious adverse events are on record for this product line. Glove use during cleaning is a safe practice regardless.
Bacterial or fungal growth in canister (product misuse)
Nonwoven wipes saturated with water-based liquid can support microbial growth if the canister is left open or stored in warm, humid conditions for extended periods; this is a maintenance and storage risk, not a manufacturing hazard. Properly sealed canisters have a shelf life of 12-24 months before degradation becomes likely.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
Water-based formulations do not rely on solvent carriers, so VOC off-gassing is minimal and well below household cleaning product benchmarks. No testing data specific to this product, but water-based chemistry inherently carries lower VOC burden than alcohol or hydrocarbon-based wipes.
Heavy metals or toxins in plant-derived fragrance components
No independent testing or recall history indicates contamination of plant-derived fragrance oils in Mrs. Meyer's products; cosmetic-grade fragrance ingredients are regulated, though not comprehensively tested for heavy metals at point of use. Standard household use poses negligible exposure risk.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 72% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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