Scotchgard Rug & Carpet Protector 4406-17 PF vs Dry Carpet Cleaner: which is safer?

HOST Dry Carpet Cleaner is the clear pick. Scotchgard Rug & Carpet Protector 4406-17 PF carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

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Scotchgard Rug & Carpet Protector 4406-17 PF

PFAS grade

F 35/100

Overall grade

F 0/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

Proprietary stain and water repellent coating (formula undisclosed)

Confidence

45%

LikelyVolatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and off-gassing

ReportedInhalation risk from aerosol spray

PossibleFluorinated compound persistence (non-PFAS fluorine)

Why this grade

Our pick

Host

Dry Carpet Cleaner

PFAS grade

C 75/100

Overall grade

F 59/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

Enzymatic granules, mineral-based absorbers

Confidence

72%

PossibleEnzyme inhalation and respiratory irritation

PossibleSilica or diatomaceous earth particle inhalation

PossibleCarpet fiber degradation from enzyme overuse

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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