Ben Vorlich Tartan Axminster Carpet | Wool Plaid vs 3M Scotchgard Carpet Protector for Carpet and Upholstery: which is safer?

Where these two actually differ

• We flag Formaldehyde and VOC off-gassing, Azo dyes and heavy metals in colorants, Dust and dust mite allergens and Moth and insect infestation risk on the Axminster and not on the Scotchgard.
• We flag Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and off-gassing, Flame retardants or other chemical additives, Skin and respiratory sensitization from undisclosed components and Microplastic or fiber shedding after treatment on the Scotchgard and not on the Axminster.
• The Axminster is wool plaid, Axminster weave where the Scotchgard is proprietary fluorochemical-based water and stain repellent coating, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
• The gap is 45 points, wide enough that this is not a close call, and the Axminster is the one to buy.
• We are less certain about the Scotchgard grade, at 42% confidence against 72%, because it discloses less.