Professional Carpet Spot Remover 34oz Pack of 2 vs Waterproofing Wax for Leather: which is safer?
Folex Professional Carpet Spot Remover 34oz Pack of 2 is the clear pick. Nikwax Waterproofing Wax for Leather carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Our pick
Folex
Professional Carpet Spot Remover 34oz Pack of 2
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleSkin and eye irritation from surfactants
PossibleInhalation of spray aerosol particles
PossibleChemical reaction if mixed with other cleaners
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 Skin and eye irritation from surfactants, Inhalation of spray aerosol particles and Chemical reaction if mixed with other cleaners on the Folex 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 Folex.
- The Folex is Aqueous cleaning solution, surfactant-based liquid where the Nikwax is wax-based waterproofing, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
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