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Do Pledge outdoor furniture cushion protectants have PFAS?

The verdict
Pledge outdoor furniture cushion protectants average 53 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Pledge outdoor furniture cushion protectants graded as of November 2026, above the 35 out of 100 median for the 48 other outdoor furniture cushion protectants brands graded alongside it.
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Pledge outdoor furniture cushion protectants average Good on our four-band scale. 3 of the 8 we graded are worth buying. That is above 80% of the outdoor furniture cushion protectants brands we grade.

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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  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Bacterial growth in spent cartridges

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Avocado Vegan Mattress

Avocado

Vegan Mattress

100ExcellentPFAS grade
✓ MADE SAFE Certified✓ Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
  • organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
  • The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
  • Heavy metals

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Pledge outdoor furniture cushion protectants worth buying 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.

Pledge Moisturizing Oil Amber & Argan 9.7 oz

Pledge

Moisturizing Oil Amber & Argan 9.7 oz

75ExcellentPFAS grade
  • 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 outdoor furniture cushion protectants contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these

Lemon Pledge Furniture Polish

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Lemon Pledge Furniture Polish

40PoorPFAS grade
  • 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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Pledge Furniture Polish

Pledge

Furniture Polish

40PoorPFAS grade
  • 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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Pledge Restoring Oil Trigger 2 Pack

Pledge

Restoring Oil Trigger 2 Pack

40PoorPFAS grade
  • 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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Pledge Dust & Allergen

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Dust & Allergen

40PoorPFAS grade
  • 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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Pledge Furniture Polish Lemon

Pledge

Furniture Polish Lemon

40PoorPFAS grade
  • 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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Graded higher than the Pledge average of 53.

  • Polyester fill with polyester cover
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  • Azo dyes in polyester textiles

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Cut Garden Flowers Pillow Cover

75ExcellentPFAS grade
  • 100% cotton canvas
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3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Crate & Barrel Surya Yellow Throw Pillow

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75ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Polyester, cotton, or cotton-blend fabric with standard dyes
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Azo dyes and color migration

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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See every Pledge product we grade on the Pledge brand page, or the full outdoor furniture cushion protectants ranking.