Fabric Protection Treatment Sprays, ranked by PFAS safety

23 products graded A to F, safest first. 16 earn a C or better and are worth buying.

Bad · Better · Best fabric protection treatment sprays

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

AvoidF
Scotchgard Fabric & Upholstery Protector 3-Pack

Scotchgard

Scotchgard Fabric & Upholstery Protector 3-Pack

30/100 safety

Skip until ingredient disclosure provided or PFAS-free verified.

BetterC
Lysol Laundry Sanitizer Crisp Linen 90 oz

Lysol

Lysol Laundry Sanitizer Crisp Linen 90 oz

75/100 safety

Lower PFAS concern for liquid sanitizer, but Lysol silent on PFAS.

Best pickC
Fels Naptha Laundry Bar Soap

Fels-Naptha

Fels Naptha Laundry Bar Soap

75/100 safety

Lower PFAS concern for traditional bar soap product.

Worth buying graded C or better, safest first

Fels Naptha Laundry Bar Soap

Fels-Naptha

Fels Naptha Laundry Bar Soap

Soap base (tallow, coconut oil, other saponified fats), hexachlorophene preservative (historical)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for traditional bar soap product.

Risky category by default

Fels Naptha Laundry Bar

Fels-Naptha

Fels Naptha Laundry Bar

soap bar, vegetable and tallow oil base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, traditional soap bar with no PFAS triggers.

Risky category by default

Fels Naptha Laundry Soap & Stain Remover Bar

Fels-Naptha

Fels Naptha Laundry Soap & Stain Remover Bar

soap bar, vegetable and animal oils

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern. Traditional soap bar without known treatment risks.

Risky category by default

Fels Naptha Laundry Bar and Stain Remover, 5.0 oz

Fels-Naptha

Fels Naptha Laundry Bar and Stain Remover, 5.0 oz

soap bar, tallow and coconut oil base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern. Traditional soap bar with no known PFAS inputs.

Risky category by default

Fels Naptha Laundry Soap Bar & Stain Remover

Fels-Naptha

Fels Naptha Laundry Soap Bar & Stain Remover

soap bar, plant-based surfactants

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern. Traditional soap bar with no known coating.

Risky category by default

Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar & Stain Remover 1 Bar

Fels-Naptha

Laundry Bar & Stain Remover 1 Bar

soap bar, tallow and plant oils base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for this soap bar product.

Risky category by default

Purex Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar & Stain Remover & Pre-treater

Fels-Naptha

Purex Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar & Stain Remover & Pre-treater

soap bar, sodium tallowate and coconut oil base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for traditional soap bar product.

Risky category by default

Fels-Naptha Laundry Soap

Fels-Naptha

Laundry Soap

soap bar (saponified tallow, coconut oil, naptha)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Laundry soap is unlikely to contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

Lysol Laundry Sanitizer Crisp Linen 90 oz

Lysol

Laundry Sanitizer Crisp Linen 90 oz

Aqueous liquid sanitizer solution

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for liquid sanitizer, but Lysol silent on PFAS.

Risky category by default

Lysol Laundry Sanitizer Tough Odor Eliminator

Lysol

Laundry Sanitizer Tough Odor Eliminator

Aqueous liquid disinfectant, quaternary ammonium compounds (active ingredient)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate5 flags

Liquid disinfectant; lower PFAS concern than coated products.

Risky category by default

Lysol Fabric Disinfectant 15oz, Lavender Field 2X Wider Coverage15 oz

Lysol

Fabric Disinfectant 15oz, Lavender Field 2X Wider Coverage15 oz

aqueous spray solution, no coating application

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Fabric spray unlikely to contain PFAS, but Lysol discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

LYSOL Laundry Sanitizer 3.4 Ounce(s) Laundry Stain Remover

Lysol

Laundry Sanitizer 3.4 Ounce(s) Laundry Stain Remover

Liquid detergent/sanitizer solution

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate5 flags

Liquid laundry product, lower PFAS concern than coated textiles.

Risky category by default

Lysol Max Cover Disinfectant Mist Lavender Field 15 oz

Lysol

Max Cover Disinfectant Mist Lavender Field 15 oz

Aqueous spray propellant, surfactants, fragrance

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Spray disinfectant, lower PFAS concern as liquid product.

Risky category by default

Lysol Lysol Fabric Disinfectant Spray - Spray - 15 fl oz (0.5 quart) - Lavender Fields Scent - 12 / Carton - Clear

Lysol

Lysol Fabric Disinfectant Spray - Spray - 15 fl oz (0.5 quart) - Lavender Fields Scent - 12 / Carton - Clear

Aqueous spray solution in aerosol container

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern; standard disinfectant spray with no known PFAS drivers.

Risky category by default

LYSOL Fabric Disinfectant Spray, 15 fl oz (0.5 quart) Lavender Fields, Clear, 12 PK, RAC94121CT

Lysol

Fabric Disinfectant Spray, 15 fl oz (0.5 quart) Lavender Fields, Clear, 12 PK, RAC94121CT

liquid disinfectant spray, propellant-based aerosol

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate5 flags

Lower concern, but brand discloses nothing about PFAS.

Risky category by default

Grandmas Secret Spot Remover Duo Pack

Grandma's Secret

Grandmas Secret Spot Remover Duo Pack

Liquid surfactant-based cleaner, likely aqueous formulation

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Spot remover liquid formulation carries lower PFAS concern than coatings.

Risky category by default

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

Grandma's Rub-On Laundry Stain Stick

Grandma's Secret

Grandma's Rub-On Laundry Stain Stick

Soap-based laundry stain stick, solid bar

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Lower concern; soap-based products rarely contain PFAS historically.

Stain-resistant finish

Scotchgard Heavy Duty Water Shield

Scotchgard

Heavy Duty Water Shield

proprietary water and stain repellent coating on fabric

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Skip; Scotchgard's PFAS status for furniture remains undisclosed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Scotchgard Rug & Carpet Protector 14 Oz.

Scotchgard

Rug & Carpet Protector 14 Oz.

Fluorochemical-based stain and water repellent coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Likely contains PFAS; Scotchgard has not disclosed formula changes.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Jax Wax Fabric Guard Protectant

Guardsman

Jax Wax Fabric Guard Protectant

proprietary fabric protectant coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Skip until Guardsman discloses PFAS status.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Lat Fabric Guard

Guardsman

Lat Fabric Guard

Proprietary fabric protection coating, composition undisclosed

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Guardsman silent on PFAS in fabric guards, skip until verified

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Jax Wax Fabric Guard Protectant

Grandma's Secret

Jax Wax Fabric Guard Protectant

proprietary fabric protectant coating, composition undisclosed

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Skip; PFAS risk unclear, no ingredient disclosure provided.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Scotchgard Fabric & Upholstery Protector 3-Pack

Scotchgard

Fabric & Upholstery Protector 3-Pack

proprietary water and stain repellent coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Skip until ingredient disclosure provided or PFAS-free verified.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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