Power Shot for Carpet & Rug Pet Stain Removal vs Upholstery And Carpet Cleaner 78H63: which is safer?

BISSELL Power Shot for Carpet & Rug Pet Stain Removal is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.

Our pick

Bissell

Power Shot for Carpet & Rug Pet Stain Removal

PFAS grade

C 75/100

Overall grade

F 63/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

Aqueous carpet cleaning solution, plastic bottle and trigger applicator

Confidence

72%

PossibleSurfactant skin/eye irritation

PossibleEnzyme allergen sensitivity

PossibleResidual salt or mineral buildup on carpet fibers

Why this gradeBuy

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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