Bissell Review, Is Bissell Non-Toxic?
Bissell averages 74 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Bissell products graded as of October 2026, and 6 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Bissell grades Good 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.
Does Bissell have PFAS, by category
Worth buying from Bissell Good or better, best-graded first
Bissell
Deep Clean & Protect Formula 60 oz.
- Aqueous cleaning solution with surfactants and solvents
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, Aqueous cleaning solutions typically contain ethanol, isopropanol…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Bissell
Pet Pro Carpet Upholstery Stain & Odor Remover
- Liquid cleaning concentrate, surfactants and water
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Surfactant residue and skin irritation, Incomplete rinsing can leave surfactant residue on fabric contact…
5 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Bissell
Power Shot for Carpet & Rug Pet Stain Removal
- Aqueous carpet cleaning solution, plastic bottle and trigger applicator
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Surfactant and solvent skin/eye contact, Concentrated carpet cleaners can irritate skin and eyes on direct…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Bissell
Oxy Stain Destroyer Pet
- Liquid enzymatic cleaner, water-based formula
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Irritant or alkaline residue on fabric, Enzymatic cleaners may leave residual buffering agents or enzyme…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Bissell
Tough Stain Pre-Cleaner
- Liquid surfactant cleaner concentrate
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Surfactant skin and eye irritation, Concentrate form carries irritant potential if contacted directly or…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Bissell
Upholstery And Carpet Cleaner 78H63
- Liquid carpet and upholstery cleaner formulation
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Surfactant-induced skin or eye irritation, Undisclosed surfactant types in this formulation carry inherent…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Bissell
Scotchgard Protector
- Proprietary stain and water repellent coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and spray inhalation risk, Aerosol application of undisclosed coating…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Bissell
Sealed Scotch Guard Extra Protection Formula 8 Fl Oz. Bissell Carpet
- Proprietary stain-resistant coating on carpet fibers
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS, This product is fluorochemical-based; Bissell does not disclose which PFAS compounds are present.…
5 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Bissell and PFAS, common questions
- Does Bissell have PFAS?
- Bissell averages 74 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Bissell products graded as of October 2026, and 6 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Bissell non-toxic?
- Bissell Deep Clean & Protect Formula 60 oz. is the highest-graded Bissell product we have scored, at 85/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Bissell products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Bissell products we have scored are Bissell Deep Clean & Protect Formula 60 oz., BISSELL Pet Pro Carpet Upholstery Stain & Odor Remover, BISSELL Power Shot for Carpet & Rug Pet Stain Removal. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Bissell products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Bissell products we have scored are Sealed Scotch Guard Extra Protection Formula 8 Fl Oz. Bissell Carpet, Bissell Scotchgard Protector. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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