Better Homes & Gardens Review, Is Better Homes & Gardens Non-Toxic?
Across 13 graded products, Better Homes & Gardens averages Poor (45/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 1 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
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.
Worth buying from Better Homes & Gardens Good or better, best-graded first
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19 inch x 18 inch Rectangle Outdoor Seat Pad Cushion, 1-Piece, Medallion
polyester fabric fill, cotton cover
Azo dyes in cotton-polyester weave
Cotton-polyester blend fabrics may be dyed with standard azo colorants; typically low…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Outdoor cushion covers may receive light finishes to reduce mildew or mold during…
Microplastic shedding from polyester fiberfill
Polyester fill sheds microfibers when compressed or agitated over years of use. This…
Lower risk. No PFAS-prone treatments reported.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Better Homes & Gardens
Monday Plaid Woven Table
woven cotton/polyester blend textile
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester-blend textiles often receive formaldehyde-based finish treatments to reduce…
Azo dyes or non-colorfast dyes
The plaid pattern requires multiple dyes; non-premium textiles may use azo or other dyes…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Certain dye processes and chemical auxiliaries can release trace formaldehyde over time…
Lower concern; plain woven tablecloth unlikely to contain PFAS but no brand disclosure.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Better Homes & Gardens
Grid Check Square Tablecloth Throw
Cotton blend grid check textile
Stain-resistant finish composition (fluorocarbon vs. non-fluorocarbon)
Better Homes and Gardens does not disclose whether this tablecloth uses…
Coating degradation and microfiber release
Stain-resistant coatings degrade with washing. Once the finish flakes, rubbing against…
Lower concern; basic tablecloth with no known treatment triggers but no PFAS transparency.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Better Homes & Gardens
Silver Tuesday Plaid 60 x Tablecloth Cotton & Polyester Blend
Cotton & polyester blend, plain weave, no stated finish
Azo dyes in synthetic fiber blends
Polyester in untested textiles may contain azo dyes, which can break down to release…
Dye migration or color bleeding when wet
Untreated polyester blends may shed loose dyes during washing or if exposed to prolonged…
Lower PFAS concern for a basic cotton-poly blend tablecloth with no water or stain treatment.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Better Homes & Gardens
Grey Fringe Tablecloth
Polyester with fringe trim
Azo dyes and synthetic colorants
Polyester textiles are typically dyed with azo or reactive dyes. No specific recall or…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester fabrics may contain low levels of formaldehyde from durable-press or…
Fringe fiber shedding and microfiber release
Polyester fringe trim may shed small fibers over time, particularly with washing and use.…
Lower concern; plain polyester tablecloth with no water-resistance claims typical of PFAS-treated textiles.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
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Fringe Table Throw
polyester fringe textile
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester textiles are sometimes treated with formaldehyde-based finishes for wrinkle…
Heavy metals
Polyester dyes may include azo compounds or heavy metals (lead, cadmium in pigments).…
Microfiber shedding during use and washing
Polyester textiles can shed fibers with washing and handling, particularly at seams and…
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
New polyester textiles may off-gas trace VOCs (toluene, xylene) from dyes and finishing.…
Lower concern; standard textile throw with no known PFAS risk drivers but brand silent on chemicals.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Better Homes & Gardens
24 inchx 24 inch Outdoor Deep Seat Cushion (2-Piece)
polyester fabric with water-resistant treatment
Flame retardants
Polyurethane or polyester foam cushion cores used in outdoor furniture commonly contain…
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) off-gassing from polyester and treatments
New polyester textiles and water-resistant chemical coatings emit VOCs (benzene, toluene…
Coating degradation and chemical release over time
Fluorinated water-resistant coatings degrade under UV exposure and physical wear in…
Polyester microfiber shedding
Worn polyester cushion covers can shed microfibers, particularly when rubbed or sat upon…
Outdoor cushion with likely treatment, PFAS details withheld.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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44 inch x 20 inch Outdoor Chair Seat Cushion
polyester fabric with unknown water/stain resistance coating
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating chemistry
Outdoor polyester cushions typically use PFAS-based fluorinated coatings for water…
Flame retardants
Polyester textiles sold in North America may contain brominated or phosphorus-based flame…
Microfiber shedding and ingestion
Polyester cushion fabric sheds microfibers during use and laundering. Shed fibers are not…
Bacterial and mold growth in wet storage
Polyester fabrics retain moisture and can harbor mold, mildew, and bacteria if stored…
Skip until brand discloses coating details or certifications.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Better Homes & Gardens
Outdoor Patio Dining Seat Cushion
polyester fabric with water/stain repellent finish
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating composition uncertainty
Outdoor cushions commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating finishes to achieve…
Antimony in polyester fiber
Polyester production often uses antimony trioxide as a catalyst. Antimony is not…
Flame retardants
Cushion padding and internal structure may contain brominated or phosphorus-based flame…
Microfiber shedding and coating particle release
Polyester fabrics can shed microfibers, especially with wear and weathering.…
High uncertainty. Outdoor cushions often use PFAS-based water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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1 Piece Rectangle Outdoor Chair Cushion
polyester fabric with stain/water-resistant treatment
Flame retardants
Outdoor fabric finishes commonly include halogenated or organophosphate flame retardants…
VOC off-gassing from synthetic finish
Polyurethane, acrylic, or silicone water-resistant coatings release volatile organic…
Antimony in polyester fiber
Polyester production sometimes uses antimony oxide as a catalyst. Levels in finished…
Azo dyes if fabric is colored
Polyester outdoor cushions are often dyed with disperse or acid azo dyes. Restricted azo…
Unknown treatment chemicals, no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Better Homes & Gardens
Multi-Stripe Outdoor Pillow
polyester blend fabric with stain/water repellent treatment
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating composition
Outdoor textiles routinely use PFAS-based water-repellent coating (e.g. C6 fluorocarbons…
Flame retardants
Outdoor furniture in some jurisdictions may be treated with flame retardants (brominated…
Polyester fabric degradation and microplastic shedding
All polyester textiles shed microfibers when washed or weathered. Outdoor exposure (UV…
Unknown treatment chemistry, outdoor textiles often use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Better Homes & Gardens
Woven Stripe Tablecloth
Woven cotton/polyester blend with stain/water-resistant finish
PFAS
Water and stain-resistant textiles commonly use PFAS compounds; BHG does not disclose…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Durable finishes on cotton-polyester blends sometimes use formaldehyde-based…
Azo dyes in color
Polyester and cotton blends in mass-market textiles may use azo dyes, which can release…
Coating degradation and microparticles
Woven finishes degrade with washing and use; flaking finish material could shed into food…
Skip until the brand discloses treatment chemistry; stain-resistant textiles frequently use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Better Homes & Gardens
Jett Stripe Tablecloth
polyester blend with durable water/stain resistant finish
Fluorochemical finish (water/stain resistant coating)
The durable finish applied to this polyester blend is not specified by the brand. Water…
Coating degradation and particle release
Over time and with repeated washing, water-resistant finishes can flake or degrade…
Skip or contact brand for finish composition details; PFAS risk unclear for treated textiles.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Better Homes & Gardens and PFAS, common questions
- Does Better Homes & Gardens have PFAS?
- We graded 13 Better Homes & Gardens products, averaging Poor (45/100). 1 grade Good or better. 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 Jett Stripe Tablecloth, Better Homes & Gardens Woven Stripe Tablecloth, Better Homes & Gardens Multi-Stripe Outdoor Pillow. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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