Is Guardsman PFAS-free?
Across 15 graded products, Guardsman averages F (43/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade C or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Fabric Defense 2-Pack
Fabric protectant coating (composition unspecified)
Skip until ingredient transparency improves; fabric treatments often contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Fabric Defense & Upholstery Protector Blocks Stains and Repels Liquid
Unknown liquid/stain repellent coating (likely fluorinated polymer)
Skip unless Guardsman discloses coating chemistry, fabric protectors historically rely on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Weather Defense Fabric Protector 10 oz
Proprietary fabric protector spray coating (unspecified chemistry)
Skip until ingredient transparency improves; PFAS risk unclear on indefinite-use fabric sprays.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Scotchgard Fabric Water Shield
proprietary water and stain repellent coating
Scotchgard fabric shield uses undisclosed coating; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Fabric Protector Weather Defence Aerosol
Proprietary fabric protector coating (water/stain repellent aerosol)
High PFAS risk. Water and stain repellent coatings often contain PFAS. Brand silent on ingredients.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Fabric Defense Upholstery Protector
Proprietary fabric treatment coating, unspecified
Skip until ingredients disclosed; stain-resist treatments often contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Indoor Upholstery Fabric Protector
Proprietary stain and water repellent coating on fabric
Skip until Guardsman discloses coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Scotchgard Fabric Crafts Water Shield
fabric coating, proprietary water shield treatment
Skip. Fabric water shield coatings often use PFAS; no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Fabric Protector Aerosol Spray by James Lane
proprietary fabric treatment spray coating
Skip; fabric protectors often use PFAS-based chemistry, not disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Weather Defence -Fabric Protector
proprietary water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip. Fabric protector with undisclosed water-repellent coating formulation.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Fabric Guard Carpet Stain Protectant
proprietary stain protectant coating
Skip. PFAS risk likely in carpet protectant formulation.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Renew Protector
Proprietary protective coating (furniture/fabric protectant)
Furniture protector with water/stain treatment; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Weather Defense Wood Protector 10 Oz.
wood protector/sealant coating (composition unspecified)
Skip until composition disclosed; waterproof coatings often contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Jax Wax Fabric Guard Protectant
proprietary fabric protectant coating
Skip until Guardsman discloses PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Lat Fabric Guard
Proprietary fabric protection coating, composition undisclosed
Guardsman silent on PFAS in fabric guards, skip until verified
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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