2 For Colors Stain Remover & Laundry Additive vs Waterproofing Wax for Leather: which is safer?
Clorox 2 For Colors Stain Remover & Laundry Additive is the clear pick. Nikwax Waterproofing Wax for Leather carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Our pick
Clorox
2 For Colors Stain Remover & Laundry Additive
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
ReportedHydrogen peroxide irritation (skin/eye contact)
PossibleSurfactant / soap residue on fabric
PossibleFragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Nikwax
Waterproofing Wax for Leather
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleRespiratory irritation or fume inhalation during application
ReportedPFAS in water repellency treatment
Where these two actually differ
- We flag Hydrogen peroxide irritation (skin/eye contact), Surfactant / soap residue on fabric and Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components) on the Clorox and not on the Nikwax.
- We flag Respiratory irritation or fume inhalation during application and PFAS in water repellency treatment on the Nikwax and not on the Clorox.
- The Clorox is Liquid hydrogen peroxide-based stain remover where the Nikwax is wax-based waterproofing, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
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