Scotchgard Fabric Crafts Water Shield vs Griot's Interior Detailer: which is safer?

Griot's Interior Detailer is the clear pick. Scotchgard Fabric Crafts Water Shield carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

Flectalon

Scotchgard Fabric Crafts Water Shield

PFAS grade

F 45/100

Overall grade

F 19/100

Verdict

Skip

Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

Unknown coating/treatment, likely water-repellent coating fluorochemical

Confidence

35%

PossibleInhalation of aerosolized coating particles during application

PossibleSkin or eye contact during application

LikelyDegradation of coating or fiber over time with repeated washing

Why this grade

Our pick

Griot's Garage

Griot's Interior Detailer

PFAS grade

A 100/100

Overall grade

A 92/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

water-based detergent/cleaner concentrate

Confidence

72%

PossibleSurfactant irritation (skin and eye contact)

PossibleMicrobial growth in diluted solution

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 →

More fabric treatment sprays: see the full ranking