Fabric Protectant Sprays, ranked by PFAS safety
38 products graded A to F, safest first. 25 earn a C or better and are worth buying.
Bad · Better · Best fabric protectant sprays
The quickest read: what to skip and the top-graded picks worth buying instead.
Guardsman
Fabric Guard Carpet Stain Protectant
Skip. PFAS risk likely in carpet protectant formulation.
Lysol Fabric
Lysol Laundry Sanitizer Additive
Lower concern, but Lysol provides no PFAS transparency.
Worth buying graded C or better, safest first
Seventh Generation
Natural Laundry Stain Remover
water-based surfactant formula
Lower concern. Seventh Generation transparent on PFAS avoidance.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Seventh Generation
Laundry Stain Remover, Fragrance-Free, 16 oz Spray Bottle, 8/Carton
Aqueous cleaning concentrate, spray bottle dispenser
Lower concern. MADE SAFE certified laundry product with stated PFAS-free formulation.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Grandma's Secret
Grandmas Secret Spot Remover
Proprietary liquid concentrate, primarily surfactants and plant-based solvents
Liquid cleaner with no known PFAS risk; standard precaution applies.
✓Naturally PFAS-free material
Folex
Professional Carpet Spot Remover
water-based surfactant blend, liquid concentrate
Likely lower concern; liquid carpet cleaner with no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Folex
Stain Remover (case of 2)
aqueous cleaning concentrate, surfactants and solvents
Liquid stain remover with no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Folex
Carpet Cleaner and Daley Mint Towel Instant Spot Remover Spray
Aqueous cleaning solution, surfactants, solvents
Liquid cleaner spray, lower concern than treated products.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Carbona
Stain Wizard Pre-Wash
liquid cleaning concentrate, likely surfactants and solvent base
Pre-wash stain removers rarely contain PFAS, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Carbona
Stain Devils Grass Dirt & Makeup Stain Remover
Liquid cleaning solvent, formulation unspecified
Liquid cleaner with no known PFAS use; limited transparency on formula.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Carbona
Stain Devils Fat & Cooking Oil Stain Remover
Liquid organic solvent blend, likely hydrocarbon-based
Liquid stain remover. No known PFAS risk, but no disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Carbona
Color Grabber Dye-grabbing Sheets
nonwoven polyester sheets with cationic dyes
Lower concern. No Teflon-family coating or water-repellent coatings typical of PFAS use.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Carbona
Color and Dirt Grabber 30 Sheets
cellulose dryer sheets, fragrance coating
Lower concern. Standard dryer sheets lack known PFAS triggers.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Carbona
Stain Devils #7 Motor Oil, Tar & Lubricant
Aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent blend
Solvent stain remover, lower PFAS concern than coated products.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Lysol Fabric
Lysol Laundry Sanitizer Additive
aqueous disinfectant solution
Lower concern, but Lysol provides no PFAS transparency.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Lysol Fabric
LYSOL Laundry Sanitizer 3.4 Ounce(s) Laundry Stain Remover
Aqueous liquid surfactant-based cleaning concentrate
Liquid laundry product with no known PFAS risk factors identified.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Lysol Fabric
Lysol Laundry Sanitizer Tough Odor Eliminator
aqueous liquid sanitizer, surfactants and water
Laundry additive with low inherent PFAS risk; no public PFAS disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Lysol Fabric
Lysol Antibacterial Laundry Refresher Spray Crisp Linen 22 fl oz
aqueous spray solution, water and active ingredients
Lower concern. Spray formula unlikely to contain PFAS but unconfirmed.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Lysol Fabric
Lysol Resolve Upholstery & Multi - Fabric Spot & Stain Remover 6 / 22OZ
Liquid cleaning concentrate
Liquid cleaner with no known PFAS risk; no fluorochemical repellents used.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Lysol Fabric
Lysol Lysol Fabric Disinfectant Spray - Spray - 15 fl oz (0.5 quart) - Lavender Fields Scent - 12 / Carton - Clear
Aqueous aerosol spray, surfactants and active ingredients
Liquid disinfectant spray, lower concern for PFAS than coatings or treatments.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Lysol Fabric
Lysol Disinfectant Laundry Sanitizer
aqueous disinfectant concentrate, no coating
Liquid laundry sanitizer; lower PFAS concern than treated textiles.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Lysol Fabric
Lysol Max Cover Disinfectant Mist Lavender Field 15 oz
Aqueous aerosol spray, propellants and surfactants
Typical disinfectant spray with no known PFAS risks reported.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Grandma's Secret
Spot Remover Laundry Spray
surfactant-based aqueous spray solution
Spot remover spray, lower concern.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Grandma's Secret
Laundry Spray
liquid detergent spray base
Laundry spray unlikely to need PFAS, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Grandma's Secret
Spot Remover
Aqueous surfactant blend, likely soap-based
Liquid spot remover with no known PFAS risk signals.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Grandma's Secret
Spot Remover - 2 oz.
Liquid surfactant blend, likely water and soap-based
Liquid spot remover unlikely to contain PFAS, but unverified.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Grandma's Secret
Cleaning Collection
Unspecified cleaning product formulation
Insufficient product detail to assess PFAS risk meaningfully.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Scotchgard
3M Scotchgard Heavy Duty Water Shield
Proprietary water-repellent coating, composition undisclosed
Skip until 3M discloses coating chemistry or provides PFAS-free certification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Scotchgard
Fabric and Upholstery Protector Spray
Proprietary fluorochemical-based stain and water repellent coating
Skip. Scotchgard's PFAS composition remains undisclosed to consumers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Grandma's Secret
Stain Guard Spray for Indoor Fabrics - Protect Your Textiles
Proprietary stain guard spray coating
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry or testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Grandma's Secret
Non-aerosol Stain Guard, Fabric Protection Spray, Upholstery, Carpet,
proprietary stain/water repellent coating, unspecified
Skip; stain guard sprays commonly contain PFAS, brand silent on chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Guardsman
Scotchgard Fabric Water Shield
proprietary water and stain repellent coating
Scotchgard fabric shield uses undisclosed coating; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Guardsman
Fabric Protector Weather Defence Aerosol
Proprietary fabric protector coating (water/stain repellent aerosol)
High PFAS risk. Water and stain repellent coatings often contain PFAS. Brand silent on ingredients.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Guardsman
Fabric Defense Upholstery Protector
Proprietary fabric treatment coating, unspecified
Skip until ingredients disclosed; stain-resist treatments often contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Guardsman
Indoor Upholstery Fabric Protector
Proprietary stain and water repellent coating on fabric
Skip until Guardsman discloses coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Guardsman
Scotchgard Fabric Crafts Water Shield
fabric coating, proprietary water shield treatment
Skip. Fabric water shield coatings often use PFAS; no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Scotchgard
Fabric Protector 10 oz.
Fluorochemical water and stain repellent coating
High PFAS risk. Skip until ingredient disclosure provided.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Scotchgard
Fabric and Upholstery Protector
Proprietary fabric/upholstery treatment coating
Skip until PFAS status disclosed by 3M/Scotchgard.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Scotchgard
3M Impregnation Spray 400 ml for furniture/clothes
Proprietary water/stain repellent coating (Scotchgard formula)
Skip until 3M discloses PFAS status or reformulates.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Guardsman
Fabric Guard Carpet Stain Protectant
proprietary stain protectant coating
Skip. PFAS risk likely in carpet protectant formulation.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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