Leather Conditioning Products, ranked by PFAS safety

46 products graded A to F, safest first. 32 earn a C or better and are worth buying.

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AvoidF
Armor All Total Interior Detailer and Protectant Car Cleaning Spray

Armor All

Armor All Total Interior Detailer and Protectant Car Cleaning Spray

30/100 safety

Skip pending PFAS disclosure.

BetterC
Murphy Oil Spray (22 oz., 01181)

Murphy's Oil Soap

Murphy Oil Spray (22 oz., 01181)

75/100 safety

Lower concern. Traditional oil soap without known PFAS use.

Best pickA
Tannery Premium Leather Revitalizer

Flaxseed Oil

Tannery Premium Leather Revitalizer

90/100 safety

Lower PFAS concern; plant oil cosmetics avoid typical fluorochemicals.

Worth buying graded C or better, safest first

Tannery Premium Leather Revitalizer

Flaxseed Oil

Tannery Premium Leather Revitalizer

Flaxseed oil, mineral-based cosmetic

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; plant oil cosmetics avoid typical fluorochemicals.

Risky category by default

Griot's Leather Care Spray

Flaxseed Oil

Griot's Leather Care Spray

Flaxseed oil base, leather conditioning

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern. Oil-based leather care typically avoids fluorochemicals.

Risky category by default

Kiwi Leather Lotion

Kiwi Leather Care

Kiwi Leather Lotion

Leather conditioning lotion, formulation unspecified

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Leather lotion unlikely to contain PFAS, but no transparency from brand.

Risky category by default

Kiwi Conditioning Oil

Kiwi Leather Care

Kiwi Conditioning Oil

mineral oil, natural conditioning agents

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern. Oil-based leather conditioner unlikely to contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

Murphy Oil Soap Wood Cleaner Spray Orange 22 oz.

Murphy's Oil Soap

Murphy Oil Soap Wood Cleaner Spray Orange 22 oz.

mineral oil, water, citric acid, surfactants (soap)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Liquid cleaner with no known PFAS triggers.

Risky category by default

Chamberlain's Leather Care

Chamberlain's

Leather Care

Leather conditioning oils and waxes

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern leather conditioner with no known PFAS triggers.

Risky category by default

Brooks Proofide

Brooks Leather Conditioner

Brooks Proofide

Natural leather conditioner, wax and oil blend

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern. Traditional leather care product, no known PFAS inputs.

Risky category by default

Brooks England Leather Saddle Care Kit

Brooks Leather Conditioner

Brooks England Leather Saddle Care Kit

leather, lanolin, mineral oils

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern. Traditional leather care uses no known PFAS inputs.

Risky category by default

Brooks England Premium Leather Saddle Care Kit

Brooks Leather Conditioner

Brooks England Premium Leather Saddle Care Kit

leather conditioner, natural oils and waxes

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern. Traditional leather conditioner unlikely to contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

Proofide Leather Saddle Dressing

Brooks Leather Conditioner

Proofide Leather Saddle Dressing

leather conditioning oils and waxes

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, but no transparency on PFAS-free status.

Risky category by default

Brooks England - Proofide 30ml

Brooks Leather Conditioner

Brooks England - Proofide 30ml

Leather conditioning oil blend

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Inherent leather conditioner with no known PFAS vectors; lower concern.

Risky category by default

8 fl oz.

Brooks Leather Conditioner

8 fl oz.

Leather conditioner, oil-based formula

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; typical leather conditioner with no PFAS red flags identified.

Risky category by default

Murphy Multi-Use Wood Cleaner Oil

Murphy's Oil Soap

Murphy Multi-Use Wood Cleaner Oil

mineral oil, soap, wood oils

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern. Oil-based wood cleaner with no identified PFAS use.

Risky category by default

Brooks England Bag Care Kit

Brooks Leather Conditioner

Brooks England Bag Care Kit

leather conditioner, soap and wax blend

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern. Leather care products rarely contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

Chamberlain's Leather Milk Conditioner and Cleaner Kit

Chamberlain's

Leather Milk Conditioner and Cleaner Kit

leather conditioning oils and natural waxes

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern. Leather conditioner without PFAS-typical uses; minimal risk profile.

Risky category by default

Murphy Oil Soap Multi-use Spray Fresh Orange

Murphy's Oil Soap

Murphy Oil Soap Multi-use Spray Fresh Orange

surfactant-based liquid soap, essential oil fragrance

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for PFAS in typical use, no treatment.

Risky category by default

Murphy Oil Spray (22 oz., 01181)

Murphy's Oil Soap

Murphy Oil Spray (22 oz., 01181)

mineral oil, soap (olive oil-based), spray propellant

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern. Traditional oil soap without known PFAS use.

Risky category by default

Murphy's Multi-Use Wood Cleaner Soap

Murphy's Oil Soap

Murphy's Multi-Use Wood Cleaner Soap

Plant-based oils, soap, water

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern. Traditional soap product with no PFAS-prone chemistry.

Risky category by default

Murphy's 22 oz Oil Soap Spray

Murphy's Oil Soap

Murphy's 22 oz Oil Soap Spray

plant-based oils, soap, water

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern. Oil-based liquid cleaner unlikely to contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

Johnston & Murphy Men's Oil Tanned Leather Restorer

Murphy's Oil Soap

Johnston & Murphy Men's Oil Tanned Leather Restorer

Oil-based leather conditioner, mineral oil base

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, but brand provides no disclosure on formulation.

Risky category by default

Murphy Oil Soap Multi-use Spray Ready-To-Use - 22 fl oz (0.7 quart) - Fresh Orange Scent - Orange Bottle - 9 / Carton

Murphy's Oil Soap

Murphy Oil Soap Multi-use Spray Ready-To-Use - 22 fl oz (0.7 quart) - Fresh Orange Scent - Orange Bottle - 9 / Carton

Soap solution in plastic spray bottle

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; soap formulation has minimal PFAS risk.

Risky category by default

Chamberlain's Leather Milk Formula No. 2 Straight Cleaner

Chamberlain's

Leather Milk Formula No. 2 Straight Cleaner

leather cleaner, lanolin and natural oils base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern. Cleaner with plant oils, no known PFAS risk.

Risky category by default

Straight Cleaner No. 2 - Premium Leather Cleaner with Applicator Pad 12oz

Chamberlain's

Straight Cleaner No. 2 - Premium Leather Cleaner with Applicator Pad 12oz

Leather cleaner liquid, formulation not disclosed

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Limited transparency. Leather cleaners rarely contain PFAS, but unknown formula raises concern.

Risky category by default

Chamberlain's Straight Cleaner No. 2

Chamberlain's

Straight Cleaner No. 2

leather cleaning product, soap-based

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Traditional leather cleaner with lower PFAS concern, no known issues.

Risky category by default

Oakwood Leather Oil Spray

Flaxseed Oil

Oakwood Leather Oil Spray

flaxseed oil

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern. Oil-based cosmetics rarely contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

Armor All Leather Care Spray with Beeswax

Armor All

Leather Care Spray with Beeswax

beeswax, mineral oil, emulsifiers

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern. Natural ingredients but PFAS disclosures absent.

Risky category by default

Armor All Leather Care Gel

Armor All

Leather Care Gel

mineral oil and wax-based leather conditioner

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern. Typical leather gel without known PFAS triggers.

Risky category by default

Weiman Leather Cleaner and Conditioner

Flaxseed Oil

Weiman Leather Cleaner and Conditioner

Flaxseed oil, water, emulsifiers

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern. Oil-based cleaner unlikely to contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

Leather Conditioner

Flaxseed Oil

Leather Conditioner

flaxseed oil, mineral oil base

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern. Oil-based conditioners unlikely to contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

Fiebing's 32 oz 4-Way Care Leather Conditioner

Flaxseed Oil

Fiebing's 32 oz 4-Way Care Leather Conditioner

Flaxseed oil, leather conditioner

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern. Oil-based leather conditioner with no known PFAS risk.

Risky category by default

Leatherique Leather Care & Preservation Set Rejuvenator & Prestine Clean

Flaxseed Oil

Leatherique Leather Care & Preservation Set Rejuvenator & Prestine Clean

Flaxseed oil, mineral-based cleaners

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern. Oil-based leather care products rarely contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

Leather Honey Non-Toxic pH Balanced Leather Conditioner with Flairosol Spray Bottle

Flaxseed Oil

Leather Honey Non-Toxic pH Balanced Leather Conditioner with Flairosol Spray Bottle

Leather conditioner with flaxseed oil base, spray bottle packaging

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern. Oil-based leather conditioner unlikely to contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

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

Kiwi Scuff Cover

Kiwi Leather Care

Kiwi Scuff Cover

Wax-based scuff concealer coating, composition unspecified

F
F · High PFAS

Unknown coating composition; skip until PFAS status clarified.

Undisclosed proprietary coating

Armor All Leather Care Protectant

Armor All

Leather Care Protectant

Proprietary leather conditioning and water-repellent coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Unknown coating formula, water-resistant feature raises concern, no PFAS disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Armor All Leather Care Spray

Armor All

Leather Care Spray

silicone-based aerosol spray coating for leather conditioning

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Unclear PFAS content; leather care sprays sometimes use water-repellent treatments.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Armor All Extreme Shield Ceramic Leather Treatment & Cleaner

Armor All

Extreme Shield Ceramic Leather Treatment & Cleaner

Proprietary ceramic/polymer coating blend

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS5 flags

Skip until PFAS ingredients fully disclosed by brand.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Armor All 16 Ounce Leather Protect

Armor All

16 Ounce Leather Protect

conditioning oils and protective coatings on leather

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS5 flags

Unknown coating composition, waterproof treatment likely.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Kiwi Protect-All Waterproofer

Kiwi Leather Care

Kiwi Protect-All Waterproofer

Waterproof coating on leather, composition undisclosed

F
F · High PFAS

Waterproof cosmetics often use PFAS; no disclosure given.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

KIWI Leather Grease Conditioner

Kiwi Leather Care

KIWI Leather Grease Conditioner

leather conditioner, grease-based formula

F
F · High PFAS

Leather conditioners may contain water-repellent coatings; brand discloses nothing on PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Kiwi Select Shoe Stretch Aerosol 7 Oz

Kiwi Leather Care

Kiwi Select Shoe Stretch Aerosol 7 Oz

Propellant and hydrocarbon blend with water-repellent spray formulation

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Kiwi confirms no PFAS in waterproofing agents.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Kwik Wax Spray Conditioner Wood & Leather 100ml

Kiwi Leather Care

Kwik Wax Spray Conditioner Wood & Leather 100ml

Wax-based spray conditioner for leather and wood surfaces

F
F · High PFAS

Skip pending ingredient disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Kiwi Boot Protector

Kiwi Leather Care

Kiwi Boot Protector

Leather protective spray coating, unspecified

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until ingredients disclosed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

VetNova Leather New Spray

Novaflex

VetNova Leather New Spray

leather spray coating/treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Skip. Leather spray treatments often contain fluorinated water repellents; no disclosure provided.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Bick 5 Complete Leather Care Spray

Brooks Leather Conditioner

Bick 5 Complete Leather Care Spray

leather conditioner spray with water-resistance

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Leather spray with water-repellent claims, no PFAS disclosure available.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Armor All Leather Care Protectant Spray Bottle

Armor All

Leather Care Protectant Spray Bottle

Silicone polymer blend with water and stain resistance additives

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Skip until Armor All discloses PFAS ingredient status.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Armor All Total Interior Detailer and Protectant Car Cleaning Spray

Armor All

Total Interior Detailer and Protectant Car Cleaning Spray

Water-based spray formula with silicone polymers and UV absorbers

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Skip pending PFAS disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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