Better Homes & Gardens Review, Is Better Homes & Gardens Non-Toxic?
Better Homes & Gardens averages 45 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 13 Better Homes & Gardens products graded as of November 2026, and 1 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Better Homes & Gardens grades Poor on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
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19 inch x 18 inch Rectangle Outdoor Seat Pad Cushion, 1-Piece, Medallion
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- Polyester with fringe trim
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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- Cotton blend grid check textile
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- Cotton & polyester blend, plain weave, no stated finish
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- polyester fabric with stain/water-resistant treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Flame retardants. Outdoor fabric finishes commonly include halogenated or organophosphate flame retardants to…
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- polyester fabric with water-resistant treatment
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- Flame retardants. Polyurethane or polyester foam cushion cores used in outdoor furniture commonly contain…
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- polyester fabric with unknown water/stain resistance coating
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- polyester blend with durable water/stain resistant finish
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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- Woven cotton/polyester blend with stain/water-resistant finish
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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Better Homes & Gardens and PFAS, common questions
- Does Better Homes & Gardens have PFAS?
- Better Homes & Gardens averages 45 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 13 Better Homes & Gardens products graded as of November 2026, and 1 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Better Homes & Gardens non-toxic?
- Better Homes & Gardens 19 inch x 18 inch Rectangle Outdoor Seat Pad Cushion, 1-Piece, Medallion is the highest-graded Better Homes & Gardens product we have scored, at 75/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Better Homes & Gardens products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Better Homes & Gardens products we have scored are Better Homes & Gardens 19 inch x 18 inch Rectangle Outdoor Seat Pad Cushion, 1-Piece, Medallion. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Better Homes & Gardens products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Better Homes & Gardens products we have scored are Better Homes & Gardens Woven Stripe Tablecloth, Better Homes & Gardens Jett Stripe Tablecloth, Better Homes & Gardens Outdoor Patio Dining Seat Cushion. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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