Pledge Review, Is Pledge Non-Toxic?
Pledge averages 53 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Pledge products graded as of November 2026, and 3 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Pledge 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.
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- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
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Does Pledge have PFAS, by category
Which Pledge products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- mineral oil, argan oil blend
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components. Pledge lists 'fragrance' as a proprietary blend; specific…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral oils and plant oils, no intentional coatings
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components. Product lists 'fragrance' and 'amber' as ingredients but does…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous cleaner solution, surfactants, antimicrobial agents
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Surfactant irritation (skin/eyes). Aqueous cleaners contain surfactants that can irritate skin or eyes on…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Which Pledge products contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- hydrocarbon oil blend, proprietary wax/silicone coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) - inhalation risk. Hydrocarbon oils and limonene solvent evaporate during…
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- mineral oil, waxes, silicones, hydrocarbon emulsion
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from emulsifiers and fragrance. Pledge contains fragrance compounds and…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- mineral oil, petroleum distillates, proprietary additives
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compounds (VOC) from petroleum distillates. Mineral oil furniture sprays release volatile…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- proprietary furniture polish coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components. Pledge's fragrance blend is not itemized on the label.…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- mineral oil, waxes, silicone, and proprietary additives in aerosol/liquid base
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Silicone accumulation and wood coating degradation. Repeated use of silicone-based polishes creates a…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Polyester fill with polyester cover
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes in polyester textiles
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Azo dyes and dye contamination
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes and color migration
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Pledge and PFAS, common questions
- Does Pledge have PFAS?
- Pledge averages 53 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Pledge products graded as of November 2026, and 3 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Pledge non-toxic?
- Pledge 14.2 oz. Amber and Argan Scent Furniture Moisturizing Oil is the highest-graded Pledge 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 Pledge products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Pledge products we have scored are Pledge 14.2 oz. Amber and Argan Scent Furniture Moisturizing Oil, Pledge Moisturizing Oil Amber & Argan 9.7 oz, Pledge Multi Surf Antibacterial Everyday Cleaner. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Pledge products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Pledge products we have scored are Pledge Furniture Polish Lemon, Pledge Dust & Allergen, Pledge Restoring Oil Trigger 2 Pack. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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