Fabric Protection & Stain-Resistant Sprays, ranked by PFAS safety

36 products graded A to F, safest first. 21 earn a C or better and are worth buying.

Bad · Better · Best fabric protection & stain-resistant sprays

The quickest read: what to skip and the top-graded picks worth buying instead.

AvoidF
Crisco No Stick Cooking Spray

Crisco

Crisco No Stick Cooking Spray

35/100 safety

Skip until Crisco discloses non-stick coating ingredients.

BetterB
Crisco Original No-Stick Canola Oil Spray

Crisco

Crisco Original No-Stick Canola Oil Spray

85/100 safety

Lower concern. Cooking oil spray typically PFAS-free, no known issues.

Best pickA
Resolve Urine Destroyer

Resolve

Resolve Urine Destroyer

100/100 safety

Enzymatic cleaner formulation carries lower PFAS concern than waterproofed textiles.

Worth buying graded C or better, safest first

Resolve Urine Destroyer

Resolve

Urine Destroyer

aqueous enzymatic cleaner solution

A
D
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS5 flags

Enzymatic cleaner formulation carries lower PFAS concern than waterproofed textiles.

Naturally PFAS-free material

Grandma's Secret Refresh N ReWear Spray 16fl oz Non-Toxic

Grandma's Secret

Refresh N ReWear Spray 16fl oz Non-Toxic

aqueous spray, uncoated

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Lower concern; no PFAS-prone coating or treatment typical.

Naturally PFAS-free material

Crisco Original No-Stick Canola Oil Spray

Crisco

Original No-Stick Canola Oil Spray

canola oil with lecithin emulsifier

B
F
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS4 flags

Lower concern. Cooking oil spray typically PFAS-free, no known issues.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Crisco Butter Flavor No-Stick Cooking Spray

Crisco

Butter Flavor No-Stick Cooking Spray

Hydrocarbon propellant and oil-based spray

B
F
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS4 flags

Lower concern; cooking spray aerosol, not nonstick cookware.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Resolve - 32 oz. Spray (12/case)

Resolve

32 oz. Spray (12/case)

Aqueous surfactant spray cleaner

B
F
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS5 flags

Typical carpet/upholstery cleaner.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Resolve Cleaner Spray N' Wash Trigger Spray-22 fl oz.s-12/Case MPN# 00230

Resolve

Cleaner Spray N' Wash Trigger Spray-22 fl oz.s-12/Case MPN# 00230

aqueous surfactant-based cleaning solution in plastic spray bottle

B
F
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS4 flags

Household cleaner spray, lower PFAS concern than treated textiles or coatings.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Resolve Stain Carpet Cleaner

Resolve

Stain Carpet Cleaner

Aqueous cleaning solution, surfactants

B
D
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS4 flags

Liquid cleaner with minimal PFAS risk, but brand discloses nothing.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Resolve Multi- Fabric Upholstery Cleaner

Resolve

Multi- Fabric Upholstery Cleaner

surfactant-based aqueous cleaning solution

B
F
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS4 flags

Liquid cleaner product, lower PFAS concern than treated textiles or coatings.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

6 X Fabulosa 500Ml Anti Bacterial Spray

Fabuloso

6 X Fabulosa 500Ml Anti Bacterial Spray

Aqueous spray solution, likely surfactants and water

B
F
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS5 flags

Household spray with no known PFAS use; lower concern profile.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Fabuloso Complete Cool Mist + Free Microfiber Cleaning Cloth

Fabuloso

Complete Cool Mist + Free Microfiber Cleaning Cloth

water-based liquid cleaner, microfiber cloth

B
F
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern. Typical surfactant cleaner with no known PFAS drivers.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Fabuloso 3 in 1 Multi Purpose Cleaner Spray

Fabuloso

3 in 1 Multi Purpose Cleaner Spray

aqueous liquid cleaner, surfactants and solvents

B
D
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS4 flags

Liquid cleaner with lower PFAS concern; no known risk indicators.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Fabulosa Antibacterial Spray and Wear Dry Clothes Disinfectant Fabric Freshener Spray

Fabuloso

Fabulosa Antibacterial Spray and Wear Dry Clothes Disinfectant Fabric Freshener Spray

water-based spray formula, propellant not clearly disclosed

B
F
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS4 flags

Lower concern. Spray format not typical PFAS vehicle, but formula opacity limits assurance.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Clorox Fraganzia Refresher Spray 22oz Multi-Use Fabric Refresher Spray

Clorox

Fraganzia Refresher Spray 22oz Multi-Use Fabric Refresher Spray

Water, fragrance, and surfactants in spray liquid

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern. Standard fragrance spray with no known PFAS markers.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Zout Triple Enzyme Stain Remover

Zout

Triple Enzyme Stain Remover

Aqueous enzyme concentrate in water-based liquid

B
F
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS4 flags

Lower concern. Water-based stain remover with no known PFAS risks.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Zout Laundry Stain Remover Spray Triple Enzyme Formula 22 Ounce Bottle

Zout

Laundry Stain Remover Spray Triple Enzyme Formula 22 Ounce Bottle

Aqueous detergent spray, enzymes, surfactants

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Liquid laundry spray with lower PFAS concern; no known risk factors identified.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Shout Laundry Stain Remover

Zout

Shout Laundry Stain Remover

Aqueous surfactant blend, liquid detergent concentrate

B
F
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS4 flags

Liquid stain remover with low inherent PFAS concern; no transparency.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Zout Laundry Stain Remover Spray

Zout

Laundry Stain Remover Spray

aqueous surfactant spray, plastic bottle

B
D
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS4 flags

Lower concern liquid product, but brand makes no PFAS disclosure.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Grandma's Secret Travel Wrinkle Remover

Grandma's Secret

Travel Wrinkle Remover

Pressurized liquid (water, alcohol, botanicals, fragrance)

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern. Cosmetic spray with no known PFAS triggers.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Grandma's Secret Wrinkle Remover

Grandma's Secret

Wrinkle Remover

topical cream or lotion base

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Topical cosmetic with no known PFAS risk factors.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Grandmas Secret Wrinkle Remover Fabric Refresher Spray Duo Pack

Grandma's Secret

Grandmas Secret Wrinkle Remover Fabric Refresher Spray Duo Pack

Water and plant-derived ingredients in spray formulation

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern fabric refresher, no known PFAS risk.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Grandma's Secret Wrinkle Remover Spray

Grandma's Secret

Wrinkle Remover Spray

Water-based spray formula, liquid cosmetic

B
D
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS5 flags

Wrinkle remover spray has lower PFAS concern than coated products.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

Fabric Protectant Spray

Resolve

Fabric Protectant Spray

Proprietary fabric protectant coating formula

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Skip until ingredients disclosed; PFAS risk in stain/water treatments unconfirmed

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Scotchgard Fabric & Upholstery Protector

Scotchgard

Fabric & Upholstery Protector

Proprietary fabric protectant coating, unspecified fluorochemical base

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS5 flags

Skip until Scotchgard discloses PFAS ingredients or formulation.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Fabric Preserve for Carpet & Upholstery Protection

Resolve

Fabric Preserve for Carpet & Upholstery Protection

proprietary stain/water repellent coating on carpet/upholstery fibers

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Skip until Resolve discloses coating chemistry or PFAS status.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Scotchgard Heavy Duty Water Shield

Zout

Scotchgard Heavy Duty Water Shield

water-repellent coating, unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS5 flags

Scotchgard water shield raises concern; coating chemistry undisclosed

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Scotchgard Fabric Water Shield

Zout

Scotchgard Fabric Water Shield

proprietary water/stain repellent coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Skip. Scotchgard's formula not publicly disclosed, PFAS history concerning.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

303 Marine Fabric Guard

Zout

303 Marine Fabric Guard

fabric treatment spray, composition undisclosed

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Skip. Waterproof spray with no ingredient transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

(2 pack) Scotchgard Outdoor Water Shield, 10.5 oz, 1 Can

Scotchgard

(2 pack) Scotchgard Outdoor Water Shield, 10.5 oz, 1 Can

Proprietary water-repellent coating (composition undisclosed)

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Skip. Scotchgard water shield formulation remains proprietary and undisclosed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Scotchgard Sun and Water Shield

Zout

Scotchgard Sun and Water Shield

fluorochemical treatment / water-repellent coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Sun and water shield treatment likely contains PFAS; brand silent on it.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Extra Strength Fabric Protector Spray

Fabuloso

Extra Strength Fabric Protector Spray

proprietary water and stain repellent coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS5 flags

Skip until Fabuloso discloses coating chemistry or testing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Fabric Protector Spray Bundle - 25.4 oz + 84.5 oz

Fabuloso

Fabric Protector Spray Bundle - 25.4 oz + 84.5 oz

fabric protector spray coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS5 flags

Skip. Fabric protector sprays typically contain PFAS; no disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Crisco Original No-Stick Spray, 6-Ounce, Size: 6 oz

Crisco

Original No-Stick Spray, 6-Ounce, Size: 6 oz

Propellant-dispersed oil, aerosol spray coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

No brand disclosure on PFAS; aerosol non-stick sprays often contain fluorochemicals.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Crisco Pan Release Spray

Crisco

Pan Release Spray

Soybean oil and mineral oil blend

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Cooking oil spray, lower concern; no PFAS typical in oils.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Crisco Professional 14 oz. Pan Release Spray - 6/Case

Crisco

Professional 14 oz. Pan Release Spray - 6/Case

Propane, isobutane propellant; coating composition unstated

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Coating chemistry unknown.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Crisco Pan Release Spray, 14 Ounce -- 6 per case

Crisco

Pan Release Spray, 14 Ounce -- 6 per case

Mineral oil, lecithin, propellant spray aerosol

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS5 flags

Skip until Crisco discloses spray propellant composition.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Crisco No Stick Cooking Spray

Crisco

No Stick Cooking Spray

Propellant blend, oil base, silicone coating (unspecified)

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS5 flags

Skip until Crisco discloses non-stick coating ingredients.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

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