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Prices may varyHealth score is for adult use as intended, per the manufacturer's SDS. It does not model child ingestion, accidental spill cleanup, or off-label use. See the safety panel below for full hazard classification, and /disclaimer for the full editorial scope.
GHS hazard codes are quoted from the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet. PPE tiers below translate those codes and the listed ingredient chemistry; they are not CarCareTruth recommendations.
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From the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
“H320 (Eye Irritation Cat 2B) is classified in SDS §2. Eye protection is applicable during pump-spray application at close range inside the vehicle cabin.”
— Chemical Guys
U.S. regulatory standard
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1)
“appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from… liquid chemicals…”
ANSI Z87.1 (incorporated via §1910.6)
OSHA standards apply to workplaces. Cited here as the U.S. reference threshold for the underlying hazard class.
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From the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
“No H315 or H317 in SDS §2. Skin protection is applicable during prolonged manual agitation with a brush · the label direction 'avoid prolonged contact with skin' reflects this context.”
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From the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
“No H335 in SDS §2. Lungs: situational based on enclosed-cabin exposure scenario · pump-spray mist at close range inside the vehicle cabin. No volatile co-solvents in SDS §3. The rubric treats enclosed-cabin pump-spray use as a specific (non-boilerplate) exposure trigger.”
— Chemical Guys
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No PPE specified in published sources for ventilation. Absence does not imply “not needed” — consult the full Safety Data Sheet.
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This product ranks #8 of 14 in Fabric Upholstery Cleaner.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed June 14, 2026
TL;DR Cleans coffee, food, and light pet stains from cloth seats and carpet with a brush-and-blot technique · no extractor needed. Set-in pet urine or oil-based stains need a second pass. GHS H320 (Eye Irritation Cat 2B) is classified in SDS §2, applicable during close-range spray inside the vehicle cabin.
A high-foaming spray cleaner built around two anionic surfactants · not an enzyme formula. Spray, agitate with a brush for 30·60 seconds, then blot or wet-vac. A very large, highly rated owner base confirms solid results on food, coffee, and light-to-moderate pet stains; set-in pet urine or grease usually needs a second pass. No widespread bleaching, stiffening, or halo marks on OEM cloth or woven carpet. Citrus scent dissipates within an hour.
A solid choice for anyone who needs reliable spot treatment for cloth seats, floor mats, and carpet without professional gear. Alcantara, suede, and headliner owners should verify compatibility · community data on those surfaces is thin. Buyers focused on heavy grease may see better first-pass results from an alkaline all-purpose cleaner.
WARNING signal word (SDS §2). H320 (Eye Irritation Cat 2B) is classified in SDS §2 · applicable during close-range spray into the cabin. H303 (Acute Tox Cat 5 Oral, a mild may-be-harmful-if-swallowed code) is also classified in SDS §2. No H314, H318, or H335. Water-based formula, no volatile co-solvents. SDS §15 states no Prop 65 substances present. Both anionic surfactants carry aquatic toxicity signals · do not dispose of concentrated product or wash water into storm drains.
The Safety Data Sheet for Chemical Guys Foaming Citrus Fabric Clean Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner carries a WARNING signal word, with classified hazards including H303 (may be harmful if swallowed); H320 (causes eye irritation). See the PPE breakdown above for use-case-specific guidance translated from the SDS hazard codes.
CarCareTruth scores Chemical Guys Foaming Citrus Fabric Clean Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner at 6.7 out of 10 on the composite CCT score, with a health sub-score of 7.7/10. The CCT score blends real-world effectiveness, ingredient health impact pulled from the manufacturer's safety sheet, and environmental footprint against a published category rubric. See the methodology link on this page for the full scoring breakdown.
Per the Safety Data Sheet ingredient disclosure: SDS §3 (rev. 2019-04-14, Version 3): Water (CAS 7732-18-5, ≤85%); Sodium Hydroxide (CAS 1310-73-2, ≤0.009%); Sodium (C10-16) Benzenesulfonate (CAS 68081-81-2, ≤20%); Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (CAS 68439-57-6, <5%); Fragrance (CAS 8000-34-8, <0.009%); Colorant (CAS 72243-90-4, <0.009%). No enzyme disclosed. Formula is surfactant-based. H303 (Acute Tox Cat 5 Oral) and H320 (Eye Irritation Cat 2B) classified in SDS §2. SDS §15 explicitly states no Prop 65 substa…
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