Does Griot's Garage fabric stain guard sprays have PFAS?
We graded 8 Griot's Garage fabric stain guard sprays products, averaging Good (51/100). 1 of them grades Good or better. Against the other 30 fabric stain guard sprays brands we grade, where the middle brand sits at 40/100, Griot's Garage is better than typical, scoring above 87% of them.
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.
Griot's Garage fabric stain guard sprays worth buying Good or better, best-graded first
Griot's Garage
Griot's Interior Detailer
water-based detergent/cleaner concentrate
Surfactant irritation (skin and eye contact)
Water-based detergent concentrates typically contain anionic or noniionic surfactants…
Microbial growth in diluted solution
Water-based concentrate products left in diluted form over weeks may develop bacterial or…
Cleaner has no known PFAS risk factors typical for this type.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Griot's Garage
Ceramic Vinyl & Rubber Protectant
Ceramic and rubber protectant coating, unspecified formulation
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and solvent inhalation
Spray-applied protectants typically contain volatile solvents to deliver and dry the…
Coating degradation and particle shedding
Ceramic coatings on flexible substrates (vinyl, rubber) can crack, peel, or shed…
Undisclosed water or soil repellent chemistry
Many vinyl and fabric protectants historically relied on PFAS-based water repellents.…
Sensitization or dermal irritation from uncertified surfactants
Without ingredient transparency, surfactants used to suspend the ceramic particles and…
Skip due to hidden formula and absent PFAS disclosure.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Griot's Garage
Vinyl & Rubber Dressing
Silicone-based vinyl and rubber dressing, composition unspecified
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and off-gassing
Silicone-based dressings typically rely on solvent carriers (often aliphatic hydrocarbons…
Skin and eye irritant potential
Undisclosed surfactants or conditioning additives in silicone dressings can cause mild…
Teflon-type coating (Teflon) presence
Some silicone dressings include Teflon-type coating for enhanced durability and shine…
Fungal or bacterial growth if stored improperly
Water-free silicone formulations are resistant to microbial contamination, but if the…
Too little disclosure, composition unclear, PFAS exposure unknown.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Griot's Garage
Trim & Detail Coating
Proprietary coating/sealant for trim detailing
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and solvent off-gassing
Automotive trim coatings in this category typically contain organic solvents (aliphatic…
Skin sensitization and contact irritation
Uncrosslinked polymer oligomers, residual monomers, and solvent carriers in automotive…
Eye and mucous membrane irritation
Solvent vapors and aerosol mist from application can irritate eyes and respiratory…
Incompatibility with certain trim materials
Without disclosed solvent type and polymer base, risk of coating adhesion failure…
Skip until the brand reveals coating makeup and PFAS facts.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Griot's Garage
Adventure Line Vinyl & Rubber Protectant
polymer-based protectant spray, unspecified formulation
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) and solvent inhalation
As an unspecified polymer spray, this product likely contains organic solvents as a…
Skin and eye contact irritation
Spray protectants can cause temporary redness, burning, or irritation upon contact with…
Respiratory sensitization from fragrance or additives
Many automotive protectants include fragrance compounds or antimicrobial additives to…
Surface finish degradation and product buildup over time
Polymer-based protectant sprays can accumulate on vinyl and rubber, causing sticky…
Skip until the brand reveals PFAS status or what's inside.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Griot's Garage
Fabric Protectant
Proprietary fabric protectant spray coating
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and inhalation risk
Spray-applied protectants typically release solvent vapors during and after application.…
PFAS
Fluorocarbon repellents are common in fabric protectants and often contain PFAS compounds…
Skin and respiratory sensitization from undisclosed additives
Without full ingredient disclosure, potential irritants (surfactants, propellants…
Residue buildup and fabric degradation over time
Repeated applications of any protectant coating can accumulate on fabric fibers…
Formula kept secret, PFAS risk remains uncertain.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Griot's Garage
10960 Protector de telas 22 oz
Fabric protector spray, unspecified polymer coating
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and propellant inhalation
Aerosol fabric sprays typically contain hydrocarbon or dimethyl ether propellants and…
Polymer coating leachables on skin contact
Fabric-applied polymer residues can migrate to skin with prolonged contact (e.g., wearing…
Microparticulate shedding during spray application
Aerosol fabric protectors emit fine polymer particles that may be inhaled. No particle…
Off-gassing of solvent residues
After application, treated fabrics may off-gas organic solvents for days. This is…
Skip this fabric protector, PFAS use is typical in the category.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Griot's Garage
Griots Garage Track Spray - 22oz
acrylate polymer spray coating, likely water-based
Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) off-gassing
Water-based acrylate sprays typically emit lower VOCs than solvent-based alternatives…
Inhalation risk from spray aerosol
Any spray product carries inhalation hazard if used in confined spaces. Standard…
Skin and eye contact irritation
Acrylate polymers and spray propellants commonly cause mild skin irritation or eye…
Fluorinated additives (performance surfactants or water-resistance agents)
Water-based coatings often include fluorinated surfactants or hydrophobic additives to…
Skip until the brand clarifies coating makeup and PFAS facts.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Better fabric stain guard sprays from other brands
Graded higher than the Griot's Garage average of 51.
Nikwax
Waterproofing Wax for Leather
wax-based waterproofing
Respiratory irritation or fume inhalation during application
Limited concern
PFAS
Moderate concern
A water-repellent or grease-resistant treatment of unstated chemistry, with a brand PFAS statement we have not verified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Timberland
Waximum Waxed Leather Protector
Wax-based leather protector
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from solvents
High concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Skin sensitization from undisclosed additives
Limited concern
Wax coating lower concern than synthetic waterproofing, but unconfirmed.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Angelus
Mink Oil Paste Leather Waterproofer and Contitioner 3 oz
mink oil paste, natural oil-based conditioner
Microbial growth (natural oil rancidity)
Limited concern
Skin sensitization (mink oil allergenicity)
Limited concern
Lower concern; natural oil product unlikely to contain PFAS but unverified.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
See every Griot's Garage product we grade on the Griot's Garage brand page, or the full fabric stain guard sprays ranking.