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Plastic-Free Rating
Cleaning
Mainstream Brand
Cleaning·Method

All-Purpose Cleaner (French Lavender)

C
PFR Grade
Fair — some plastic content or limited transparency
No chlorine bleach, no ammonia, no phosphates. However, contains synthetic fragrance (phthalates). Method is one of the most popular natural cleaning brands but uses synthetic fragrance in most products.
PFR Reviewed

All-purpose cleaner. No chlorine bleach, no ammonia, no phosphates. Contains synthetic fragrance.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials
5
Packaging
5
Transparency
6
Durability
7

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Moderate Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Conventional cleaning products contain synthetic chemicals including quaternary ammonium compounds, synthetic fragrances (phthalates), chlorine bleach, and 2-butoxyethanol. These are absorbed through skin, inhaled as aerosols, and ingested as residues on cleaned surfaces.

Synthetic Plastic Content
30%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Method's all-purpose cleaner is a meaningful improvement over conventional cleaners — no bleach, no ammonia. However, it contains synthetic fragrance (hiding phthalates). The fragrance-free version is the better choice.

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