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Simple Green Carpet Cleaner


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CATEGORY

Carpet Cleaner

BRAND

Simple Green

DATA LAST UPDATED

June 19, 2018

Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

Health Concerns

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

Ingredient scores

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Ingredients are scored based on their formulation and concentration in this product. Click on an ingredient for more information.

Ingredients from the label

Water, Diethylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether, Polymer, Caprylyl glucoside, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium citrate, Fragrance, Hexyl cinnamal, Isothiazolinone


Directions from Packaging

Always spot-test in a hidden area first. Do not over-wet or soak carpets. CARPET/UPHOLSTERY MANUAL SPOT-CLEANING: 1. Remove wet soils by blotting with a clean color-safe cloth or towel. 2. Put sprayer in the "on" position and point toward soiled area. 3. spray soiled area and work the product in gently with a clean, damp color-safe cloth or towel. 4. Blot the area with a damp color-safe cloth or towel. 5. Repeat if necessary. 6. Once carpet is completely dry, vacuum thoroughly. 7. Carpet should be completely dry before allowing foot traffic over the area. MACHINE CARPET CLEANING: 1. Pre-treat heavily soiled or spotted areas by spraying with product. 2. Follow the machine manufacturer's operating directions but substitute cleaning product with Simple Green Carpet cleaner at a ration of 3 ounces of cleaner per 1 gallon of hot water. 3. Do not resume foot traffic over the cleaned area until completely dry. 4. Once carpet is completely dry, vacuum thoroughly. IMPORTANT NOTES: Never mix with bleach or other cleaning products. Have exotic rugs or specialty-dyed textiles professionally cleaned. User assumes all liability.


Warnings

WARNING: Causes eye irritation. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice. Keep Out of Reach of Children. Do not swallow. See SDS for more information. Never mix with bleach or other cleaning products.

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

EWG provides information on cleaning product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any.

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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