68Good

Do Zep fabric stain guard sprays have PFAS?

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95ExcellentPFAS grade
  • polypropylene filter housing, carbon/sediment cartridge
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AQUASURE Premier Series 75 GPD Under Sink Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System

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100ExcellentPFAS grade
  • RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
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Avocado Vegan Mattress

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100ExcellentPFAS grade
✓ MADE SAFE Certified✓ Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
  • organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
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The verdict
Zep fabric stain guard sprays average 68 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Zep fabric stain guard sprays graded as of October 2026, above the 40 out of 100 median for the 30 other fabric stain guard sprays brands graded alongside it.
Free to quote with attribution to PFAS Authority and a link to pfasauthority.com/brands/zep/stain-guard-spray.

Zep fabric stain guard sprays average Good on our four-band scale. 4 of the 8 we graded are worth buying.

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.

Zep fabric stain guard sprays worth buying Good or better, best-graded first

Zep Air and Fabric Odor Eliminator

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Air and Fabric Odor Eliminator

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Odor eliminator spray, likely water-based with activated charcoal or mineral absorbents
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Inhalation exposure from spray delivery, Spray application creates fine mist that can be inhaled. Water-based…

4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.

Zep Air & Fabric Refresher RTU 32 oz. Spray Bottles/Case

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Air & Fabric Refresher RTU 32 oz. Spray Bottles/Case

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Aqueous fragrance solution in plastic spray bottle
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Fragrance allergens and respiratory sensitizers, Zep does not disclose specific fragrance components (typical…

2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.

Zep Instant Carpet & Upholstery Spot Remover

Zep

Instant Carpet & Upholstery Spot Remover

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Liquid surfactant cleaning solution
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Residual surfactant buildup on fabric, If spot remover is not adequately rinsed, surfactant residue can…

4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.

Zep X-out Ii

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X-out Ii

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Cleaning solution, proprietary surfactants
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Acute skin and eye irritation, Industrial surfactant formulations are designed to break down lipids and oils…

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Zep Professional Vinyl and Rubber Protectant

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Professional Vinyl and Rubber Protectant

50GoodPFAS grade
  • silicone-based protectant (vinyl/rubber conditioner)
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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ZEP Protect-All Surface Protectant

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Protect-All Surface Protectant

50GoodPFAS grade
  • Unknown polymer-based protective coating
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • PFAS, Grade 50/100 indicates moderate concern. Zep has not publicly confirmed PFAS-free status; many fabric…

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ZEP Surface Protectant Aerosol Can PK12

Zep

Surface Protectant Aerosol Can PK12

50GoodPFAS grade
  • aerosol formulation, unspecified coating/protectant
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • PFAS, Typical fabric guard aerosols use fluorinated polymers; Zep has not disclosed whether this product…

5 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.

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ZEP Good Stuff Vinyl, Rubber & Leather Protectant, 18 oz, Leather Scent, 12/Case

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Good Stuff Vinyl, Rubber & Leather Protectant, 18 oz, Leather Scent, 12/Case

50GoodPFAS grade
  • proprietary protectant blend, unspecified active ingredients
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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