PFAS score
nuLOOM · Area Rugs
Nuloom emi Traditional Spill Proof Machine Washable Area Rug
Skip unless brand discloses spill-proof treatment chemistry; waterproof rugs often use PFAS-based coatings.
nuLOOM's 'spill proof' claim suggests a water/stain-resistant coating, but the brand provides no transparency about the treatment chemistry. Spill-resistant textile finishes commonly rely on PFAS-based water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) chemistry.
The safe swap
Etsy (various sellers)
Nature-inspired rug, Contemporary rug, Bright colors rug, Printed area rug, Floor cover rug, Sustainable rug, Non-slip rug, Cozy rug
80/100 safety
Still want this one anyway? Check the price on Amazon. We’d swap it.
Material
Polypropylene/polyester blend with undisclosed spill-proof coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
furniture is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
Vague safety claims only
Uses vague language ("eco-friendly", "clean") without a specific PFAS statement.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 45% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
Safer alternatives in Area Rugs
Etsy (various sellers)
Nature-inspired rug, Contemporary rug, Bright colors rug, Printed area rug, Floor cover rug, Sustainable rug, Non-slip rug, Cozy rug
Unknown; likely synthetic fiber or cotton blend with unspecified non-slip backing
Skip until seller discloses materials and non-slip backing composition.
⚠Risky category by default
Safavieh
Adirondack Rug
Polypropylene and polyester blend with acrylic backing
Lower PFAS concern for a standard synthetic rug, but no brand transparency on finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
Safavieh
Vision Rug
polypropylene/polyester blend pile on synthetic backing
Lower concern for typical PFAS risk; rug synthetic fibers rarely treated with PFAS unless explicitly marketed water/stain-resistant.
⚠Risky category by default
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