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Conventional All-Purpose Cleaner

Moderate burden — Conventional All-Purpose Cleaner adds a moderate, reducible exposure.

Fragranced spray cleaners with QUATs/VOCs.

The breakdown

Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)

Chemical hazard
4
Everyday exposure
5
Persistence
2

Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.

What this means for you

A Detox Score of 59 places conventional all-purpose cleaner in the Moderate band. None of the three drivers is severe, which keeps the burden manageable. Sprays aerosolize cleaning chemicals right into your breathing zone. Fragrance-free or DIY basics handle most household jobs.

Cleaner swap → Simple vinegar/soap solutions; fragrance-free.
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Frequently asked questions

Is conventional all-purpose cleaner a toxic exposure?

Conventional All-Purpose Cleaner has a Detox Score of 59 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. Sprays aerosolize cleaning chemicals right into your breathing zone. Fragrance-free or DIY basics handle most household jobs.

What is a safer alternative to conventional all-purpose cleaner?

A lower-exposure swap for conventional all-purpose cleaner is: Simple vinegar/soap solutions; fragrance-free. Sprays aerosolize cleaning chemicals right into your breathing zone. Fragrance-free or DIY basics handle most household jobs.

Lower-exposure choices

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