Is Nourison PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Nourison averages F (41/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 1 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Nourison C or better, safest first
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Ivory Essentials Area Rug
Polypropylene/polyester blend with conventional dyes
Lower PFAS concern for a standard area rug; no disclosed chemical treatments typical of the category.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Concerto Area Rug CNC01
Polypropylene with stain-resistant treatment
Stain-resistant area rugs carry inherent PFAS risk; Nourison's silence on treatment type is a red flag.
⚠Stain-resistant finish
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Concerto CNC03 Area Rug
Polypropylene with stain-resistant treatment
Skip until treatment details disclosed, stain resistance on synthetic rugs often uses PFAS-based water-repellent coating, but Nourison provides no specification.
⚠Stain-resistant finish
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Astra Machine Washable Rug
Polypropylene with stain-resistant treatment
Machine-washable rugs carry moderate PFAS risk; Nourison makes no PFAS disclosure, verify materials directly with brand before purchase.
⚠Stain-resistant finish
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Cupertino CPTNO Residential Carpet
Synthetic fiber blend with stain-resistant treatment
Skip until Nourison discloses stain-treatment chemistry or provides third-party testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Lustrous Paragon Residential Carpet
Nylon/polyester blend with stain-resist coating
Skip until PFAS treatment status is publicly disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Astra Machine Washable ASW12 Rug
Polypropylene/polyester blend with durable stain-resistant treatment
Machine-washable rug with undisclosed stain treatment, PFAS risk unclear; ask Nourison for treatment specifics before buying.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Atrium ATRUM Residential Carpet
Residential carpet with stain/soil resistance treatment
Skip until manufacturer discloses treatment chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →