Fabric Treatment Sprays, ranked by PFAS safety
24 products graded A to F, safest first. 9 earn a C or better and are worth buying.
Bad · Better · Best fabric treatment sprays
The quickest read: what to skip and the top-graded picks worth buying instead.
Star brite
StarBright Fabric Cleaner and Protectant Spray 945mL
Skip. Stain and water repellent sprays typically contain PFAS. No disclosure.
Murphy Oil Soap
Murphy's 22 oz Oil Soap Spray
Lower concern. Oil soap spray is unlikely to contain PFAS.
Worth buying graded C or better, safest first
Murphy Oil Soap
Wood Cleaner Spray Orange 22 oz.
Mineral oil, soap, water, fragrance, spray formula
Lower concern. Traditional cleaner with no water-repellent coating or coating triggers.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Murphy Oil Soap
Multi-Use Spray
mineral oil, surfactants, water
Lower PFAS concern; formulated cleaner without typical PFAS triggers.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Murphy Oil Soap
Murphy Oil Spray (22 oz., 01181)
mineral oil soap solution, spray formulation
Lower concern oil soap product with no known PFAS use.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Murphy Oil Soap
Multi-Use Spray Ready-To-Use Spray 22 fl oz
plant-derived oils (mineral oil base), water, emulsifiers
Lower concern. Oil-based cleaner spray unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Murphy Oil Soap
Murphy's 22 oz Oil Soap Spray
mineral oil and soap surfactants in aqueous spray
Lower concern. Oil soap spray is unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Murphy Oil Soap
Multi-use Spray Ready-To-Use - 22 fl oz (0.7 quart) - Fresh Orange Scent - Orange Bottle - 9 / Carton
Aqueous soap concentrate, plant-derived oils
Lower PFAS concern; traditional soap product, no high-risk materials identified.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Murphy Oil Soap
Murphy's Multi-Use Wood Cleaner Soap
Plant-based soap, mineral oil, water
Lower PFAS concern. Standard wood cleaner without high-risk coatings.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Murphy Oil Soap
Murphy's Murphy Multi-Use Wood Cleaning Spray
Aqueous cleaning solution, soap-based surfactants
Liquid cleaner with lower PFAS concern; standard cleaning formula.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Star brite
Fabric Cleaner
aqueous surfactant-based cleaning liquid
Fabric cleaner with no known PFAS risk, limited public disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Star brite
Mildew Stain Blocker
Proprietary mildew/stain blocker coating
Skip. Unknown coating formulation raises concern without disclosure.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Star brite
(2 pack) Star brite Ultimate Vinyl Spray - Auto, RV, Home, Boat Upholstery, Size: 16 fl oz
vinyl protectant spray, coating composition unspecified
Skip. Vinyl spray coating composition undisclosed, PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Spray & Wash
Forcefield Fabric Protector Spray
proprietary fabric protector coating, composition undisclosed
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry or certifications.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Spray & Wash
Scotchgard Fabric Water Shield
Proprietary water and stain resistant coating
High PFAS risk. Skip until ingredients disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Spray & Wash
Flex Seal Multipurpose Fabric Shield Water & Stain Protector Spray
Proprietary water and stain repellent coating, composition not disclosed
Skip. Vague formula, water-repellent sprays often contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Spray & Wash
Protectme Premium Fabric Protector
Proprietary fabric treatment coating
Skip until formulation details disclosed or third-party testing available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Star brite
Waterproofing
Waterproofing coating, composition unspecified
Skip until composition is disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Star brite
Ultimate Fabric Guard
proprietary water and stain repellent coating
Fabric guard with undisclosed repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Star brite
Outdoor Collection Water Repellent Fabric Protectant Spray
Proprietary water repellent spray coating, unspecified fluorochemistry
Skip. water-repellent coating fabric spray; composition undisclosed, PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Spray & Wash
Guardsman Fabric Defense 2-Pack
fabric treatment spray, active ingredients not disclosed
Skip, likely contains PFAS for stain and water resistance.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Spray & Wash
Scotchgard Sun and Water Shield
Water and stain repellent spray treatment (composition proprietary)
Skip. Spray & Wash does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Spray & Wash
Scotchgard Fabric Protector 10 oz.
Proprietary stain/water repellent coating, composition undisclosed
Skip until brand discloses PFAS-free status or composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Spray & Wash
Adam's Fabric Protector
Spray-applied fabric protection coating, composition proprietary
Skip. Fabric protectors often contain PFAS; brand silent on PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Star brite
Water-Based Waterproofing
water-based polymer coating
Water-based formulation lowers PFAS risk; verify ingredient list before use.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Star brite
StarBright Fabric Cleaner and Protectant Spray 945mL
Fluorochemical water and stain repellent finish (water-repellent coating treatment)
Skip. Stain and water repellent sprays typically contain PFAS. No disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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