Fabric Refresher Odor Eliminator Lavender Vanilla 20 Fl Oz vs Scotchgard Sun and Water Shield: which is safer?

Ecos Fabric Refresher Odor Eliminator Lavender Vanilla 20 Fl Oz is the clear pick. Scotchgard Sun and Water Shield carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

Our pick

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Fabric Refresher Odor Eliminator Lavender Vanilla 20 Fl Oz

PFAS grade

A 100/100

Overall grade

B 88/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

water-based liquid cleanser, no intentional PFAS additives

Confidence

82%

PossibleFragrance sensitization and respiratory irritation

PossibleResidual moisture and mold growth on textiles

PossibleIngestion risk in households with young children

Why this gradeBuy

Spray and Wash

Scotchgard Sun and Water Shield

PFAS grade

F 45/100

Overall grade

F 13/100

Verdict

Skip

Hazard flags

⚑ 5

Material

Proprietary water and stain repellent coating

Confidence

45%

PossibleAerosol propellant inhalation

ReportedResidual volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

PossibleSkin and eye contact irritation

Why this grade

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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