Oxy Stain Destroyer Pet vs Upholstery And Carpet Cleaner 78H63: which is safer?

Bissell Upholstery And Carpet Cleaner 78H63 is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.

Bissell

Oxy Stain Destroyer Pet

PFAS grade

C 75/100

Overall grade

F 53/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

Liquid enzymatic cleaner, water-based formula

Confidence

70%

PossibleHydrogen peroxide (oxidizer) inhalation risk

PossibleFragrance allergens and skin irritant potential

ReportedEnzyme stability and bacterial overgrowth in container

Why this gradeBuy

Our pick

Bissell

Upholstery And Carpet Cleaner 78H63

PFAS grade

C 75/100

Overall grade

F 57/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

Liquid carpet and upholstery cleaner formulation

Confidence

65%

PossibleSurfactant-induced skin or eye irritation

PossibleVolatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing

ReportedResidual surfactant attraction of soils and mold

Why this gradeBuy

Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →

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