Scentiva Multi-Use Fabric Refresher Spray Fabric Freshener for Closets Upholstery Curtains and Carpets vs Waterproofing Wax for Leather: which is safer?
Clorox Scentiva Multi-Use Fabric Refresher Spray Fabric Freshener for Closets Upholstery Curtains and Carpets 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
Scentiva Multi-Use Fabric Refresher Spray Fabric Freshener for Closets Upholstery Curtains and Carpets
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleInhalation exposure from aerosol propellant and fragrance
PossibleFragrance allergens and skin irritation
PossibleResidue buildup on fabric over repeated use
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 Inhalation exposure from aerosol propellant and fragrance, Fragrance allergens and skin irritation and Residue buildup on fabric over repeated use 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 Water-based spray formula in aerosol container where the Nikwax is wax-based waterproofing, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
Both products run through the same public rubric, which covers materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →
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