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Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner, Lemon

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CATEGORY

All purpose/Multi-surface

BRAND

Simple Green

DATA LAST UPDATED

September 10, 2012

Ingredient concerns

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Health Concerns

  • SOME
    Asthma / Respiratory
  • SOME
    Skin Allergies & Irritation
  • SOME
    Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
  • SOME
    Cancer
  • MODERATE
    Environment

Ingredient scores

Ingredient Disclosure: poor

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Ingredients from the label


Directions from Packaging

FOR GENERAL USE: HEAVY CLEANING: Use 1:1 to 1:10 dilution ration ( 1 oz. Simple Green to 10 oz. water). 1. Apply Simple Green. Heavy soil or grease may require scrubbing. 2. Wipe or rinse clean. When spot cleaning carpet & upholstery, blot dry. 3. Repeat if needed. Note: for best results, mix dilutions in a clean, empty spray bottle or bucket. Dilutions are approximate. DO NOT USE ON PLASTIC INSTRUMENT PANELS, LEATHER, SUEDE, UNFINISHED WOOD, OPALS OR PEARLS. FOR LAUNDRY USE: Washing Machine: To boost cleaning effectiveness, add 1/4 cup to water-filled washtub. Spots/Stains: Wet fabric or carpet with water. Pull out Foaming Spray Tip and spray 1:1 solution. Rinse or wash immediately.


Warnings

CAUTION: IRRITANT. MAY IRRITATE EYES; PRECAUTIONS: Keep out of reach of children. This product is safe and non-toxic for general health. Please follow Good Safety Practices. Avoid eye contact. Mild eye irritation after eye contact may occur associated with polyethyleneglycol ether derivatives. If eye contact occurs, flush well with water. Use in well-ventilated areas. Individuals with sensitive skin should take appropriate precautions.

This product is not certified as a green cleaner.

Unknown:

Leading international certifiers PETA and Leaping Bunny have no information concerning this company’s use of animal testing.



Understanding scores

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HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Healthy Cleaning ingredient hazard score, from A to F, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG VERIFIED® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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