Stain Remover (case of 2) vs Waterproofing Wax for Leather: which is safer?
Folex Stain Remover (case 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
Stain Remover (case of 2)
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleSkin and eye irritation (surfactants and solvents)
PossibleInhalation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
ReportedAcute ingestion toxicity
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 (surfactants and solvents), Inhalation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), Acute ingestion toxicity and Residual chemical buildup on carpet fibers 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 concentrate, surfactants and solvents 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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