Non-Toxic Outdoor Furniture Cushion Protectants, ranked by PFAS grade

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Top-graded picks in the categories readers replace first, every one scored on the same rubric.

  • polypropylene filter housing, carbon/sediment cartridge
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Bacterial growth in spent cartridges

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

  • RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Avocado Vegan Mattress

Avocado

Vegan Mattress

100ExcellentPFAS grade
✓ MADE SAFE Certified✓ Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
  • organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
  • The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
  • Heavy metals

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

What we found
236 of the 310 outdoor furniture cushion protectants PFAS Authority has graded score below its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, 76.1% of the category, as of October 2026, leaving 74 that pass. The highest graded is Blazing Needles 74 in by 19 in Outdoor Solid Polyester Tufted Chaise Lounge Cushion at 85 out of 100.

The full ranking is below, best-graded first, with every score linking to the evidence behind it.

Are outdoor furniture cushion protectants safe?

74 of the 310 outdoor furniture cushion protectants we graded come back low-concern on our screen and 236 do not. Our grades are model-based assessments built from published materials, ingredient lists, certifications and brand disclosures, not laboratory tests, so they say what we can evidence rather than that anything is safe.

Best graded outdoor furniture cushion protectants here

  1. 1Blazing Needles 74 in by 19 in Outdoor Solid Polyester Tufted Chaise Lounge Cushion 85 out of 100
  2. 2Pledge 14.2 oz. Amber and Argan Scent Furniture Moisturizing Oil 75 out of 100
  3. 3West Elm Cut Garden Flowers Pillow Cover 75 out of 100

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Outdoor Furniture Cushion Protectants, ranked.

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Avoid30Poor
Zep Surface Protectant, Water, Liquid, Exterior, Pail, Sealers, 5 gal Container Size, Spray Sealer

Zep

Surface Protectant, Water, Liquid, Exterior, Pail, Sealers, 5 gal Container Size, Spray Sealer

30/100 safety

Skip due to waterproofing without PFAS disclosure.

Better75Excellent
Pledge 14.2 oz. Amber and Argan Scent Furniture Moisturizing Oil

Pledge

14.2 oz. Amber and Argan Scent Furniture Moisturizing Oil

75/100 safety

Lower concern, oil-based furniture polish won't contain PFAS.

Best pick85Excellent

Blazing Needles

74 in by 19 in Outdoor Solid Polyester Tufted Chaise Lounge Cushion

85/100 safety

Lower concern outdoor cushion, but no PFAS disclosure available.

Why Blazing Needles wins, and what it beats

Every grade on this page is one sum. A category starts from a baseline, each disclosed material or coating adds risk points, and each thing the brand or a third party has published takes them away. Below is that sum for the winner, then for 3 products it beats, so you can see exactly where the 55 points between the top and the bottom of this outdoor furniture cushion protectants ranking come from.

The winner

85Excellent
Blazing Needles 74 in by 19 in Outdoor Solid Polyester Tufted Chaise Lounge Cushion

Made of Polyester fill with polyester cover.

  • +15No PFAS disclosure. No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
  • +10Category baseline. The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
  • -10Base material not linked to PFAS. The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.

15risk points in total, which is a grade of 85

What the grade does not fix. It still carries one risk factor, No PFAS disclosure, and our graders recorded 2 other hazards on it. See the full breakdown.

What it beats, and why

Atsko 8 oz. Sno-Seal
55Good30 points behind the winner
Atsko 8 oz. Sno-Seal

What puts it behind. Disclosed non-fluorinated coating, +10 points. Coating is named and is not a fluorochemical (wax, paraffin, mink oil). The winner carries no such factor.

Made of Wax-based waterproof treatment.

  • +20Category baseline
  • +15No PFAS disclosure
  • +10Disclosed non-fluorinated coating

45risk points, a grade of 55

ETHAN allen Outdoor Striped Pillow
45Poor40 points behind the winner
ETHAN allen Outdoor Striped Pillow

What puts it behind. Stain-resistant finish, +20 points. Stain-resistant finishes are a common PFAS use. The winner carries no such factor.

Made of Outdoor striped fabric, likely polyester with water-repellent coating finish.

  • +20Category baseline
  • +20Stain-resistant finish
  • +15No PFAS disclosure

55risk points, a grade of 45

303 Products 303 Protectant
30Poor55 points behind the winner
303 Products 303 Protectant

What puts it behind. Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment, +35 points. Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS. The winner carries no such factor.

Made of proprietary protectant coating, likely silicone-based or wax blend.

  • +35Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
  • +20Category baseline
  • +15Vague safety claims only. Uses vague language ("eco-friendly", "clean") without a specific PFAS statement.

70risk points, a grade of 30

No product on this page was physically tested by us. Every number above comes from published materials, ingredient and coating disclosures, certifications and brand statements, scored on one public rubric. Formulations change without notice, so check the current product listing before buying.

Which outdoor furniture cushion protectants are PFAS-free? Good or Excellent, best-graded first

  • Polyester fill with polyester cover
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Azo dyes in polyester textiles

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

  • mineral oil, argan oil blend
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

West Elm Cut Garden Flowers Pillow Cover

West Elm

Cut Garden Flowers Pillow Cover

75ExcellentPFAS grade
  • 100% cotton canvas
  • Azo dyes and dye contamination

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Crate & Barrel Surya Yellow Throw Pillow

Crate and Barrel

Crate & Barrel Surya Yellow Throw Pillow

75ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Polyester, cotton, or cotton-blend fabric with standard dyes
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Azo dyes and color migration

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Colgate Murphy Oil Soap Multiuse Spray

Murphy Oil Soap

Colgate Murphy Oil Soap Multiuse Spray

75ExcellentPFAS grade
  • mineral oil, water, emulsifiers, surfactants
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Mineral oil residue buildup

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Murphy Oil Soap Multi-use Spray Fresh Orange

Murphy Oil Soap

Multi-use Spray Fresh Orange

75ExcellentPFAS grade
  • mineral oil, soap, water, citrus extract
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) from fragrance and citrus extract

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Murphy's 1031 - 22 oz Oil Soap Spray

Murphy Oil Soap

Murphy's 1031 - 22 oz Oil Soap Spray

75ExcellentPFAS grade
  • mineral oil, emulsifiers, water-based soap
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from mineral oil

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Pledge Moisturizing Oil Amber & Argan 9.7 oz

Pledge

Moisturizing Oil Amber & Argan 9.7 oz

75ExcellentPFAS grade
  • mineral oils and plant oils, no intentional coatings
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Pier 1 Imports Navy Blue W/fish Replacement Director's Seat Cotton

Pier 1 Imports

Navy Blue W/fish Replacement Director's Seat Cotton

75ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Cotton canvas with no specified coating
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Azo dyes and trace metals in colorant

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

  • polyester fabric, foam fill
  • Formaldehyde / VOCs

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

  • Polyester faux linen blend fabric
  • Formaldehyde / VOCs

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Amazon Basics Pillow Insert Square

Amazon Basics

Pillow Insert Square

75ExcellentPFAS grade
  • polyester fiber fill
  • Formaldehyde / VOCs

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

AmazonBasics Pillow Insert - 16-Inch Squ

Amazon Basics

AmazonBasics Pillow Insert - 16-Inch Squ

75ExcellentPFAS grade
  • polyester fiber fill and cotton or polyester cover
  • Formaldehyde / VOCs

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Arhaus Ardennes Outdoor Pillow In Polyester

Arhaus

Ardennes Outdoor Pillow In Polyester

75ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Polyester, unspecified finish
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Flame retardants

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Ballard Designs Amalfi Glider Replacement Cushion

Ballard Designs

Amalfi Glider Replacement Cushion

75ExcellentPFAS grade
  • polyester fill and cover fabric
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) off-gassing

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

  • polyester fabric fill, cotton cover
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Azo dyes in cotton-polyester weave

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

20"x20" Soft Textured Indoor/Outdoor Throw Pillow

Crate and Barrel

20"x20" Soft Textured Indoor/Outdoor Throw Pillow

75ExcellentPFAS grade
  • polyester/cotton blend fabric, no surface treatment disclosed
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Azo dyes and colorant stability

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Crate & Barrel Mirrored Palm Jacquard Throw Pillow

Crate and Barrel

Crate & Barrel Mirrored Palm Jacquard Throw Pillow

75ExcellentPFAS grade
  • jacquard woven textile (polyester/cotton blend likely)
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Formaldehyde / VOCs

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Design Within Reach Mags 10 Cushion

Design Within Reach

Mags 10 Cushion

75ExcellentPFAS grade
  • down and feather fill, fabric cover
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from fabric finishing

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Design Within Reach Perron Pillo Cushion

Design Within Reach

Perron Pillo Cushion

75ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Wool/cotton cushion cover, polyester or foam fill
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • VOC off-gassing from foam fill

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Mags 10 Cushion, Natural at Design Within Reach

Design Within Reach

Mags 10 Cushion, Natural at Design Within Reach

75ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Fabric cushion, likely polyester or cotton blend upholstery
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Flame retardants

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

ETHAN allen Spring Floral Garden Pillow

Ethan Allen

Spring Floral Garden Pillow

75ExcellentPFAS grade
  • cotton/polyester blend pillow cover
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Formaldehyde / VOCs

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

  • Cotton textile pillow cover with spa tassels
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Formaldehyde / VOCs

5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

  • Polyester/cotton blend textile with mineral fringe trim
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Formaldehyde / VOCs

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Which outdoor furniture cushion protectants contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these

Atsko 8 oz. Sno-Seal

Atsko

8 oz. Sno-Seal

55GoodPFAS grade
  • Wax-based waterproof treatment
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from solvents

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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ETHAN allen Outdoor Striped Pillow

Ethan Allen

Outdoor Striped Pillow

45PoorPFAS grade
  • Outdoor striped fabric, likely polyester with water-repellent coating finish
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • PFAS

5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • Polyester/cotton blend fabric with stain resistance finish
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • PFAS

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Williams Sonoma Topanga Armchair Cushion

Williams Sonoma

Topanga Armchair Cushion

45PoorPFAS grade
  • upholstery fabric with stain-resistant finish (likely PFAS-treated)
  • PFAS

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Serena & Lily Capistrano Sofa Cushion

Serena & Lily

Capistrano Sofa Cushion

45PoorPFAS grade
  • Upholstery cushion, likely polyester/linen blend with stain-resistant finish (unspecified)
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Flame retardants

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Williams Sonoma Santa Barbara Dining Side Chair Cushion

Williams Sonoma

Santa Barbara Dining Side Chair Cushion

45PoorPFAS grade
  • Polyester/cotton blend with stain-resistant finish
  • PFAS

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Williams Sonoma Santa Barbara Club Chair Cushion

Williams Sonoma

Santa Barbara Club Chair Cushion

45PoorPFAS grade
  • Upholstered cushion with unknown stain-resistant finish
  • PFAS

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Pledge Restoring Oil Trigger 2 Pack

Pledge

Restoring Oil Trigger 2 Pack

40PoorPFAS grade
  • mineral oil, petroleum distillates, proprietary additives
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Volatile organic compounds (VOC) from petroleum distillates

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Blazing Needles

Outdoor All Weather 3-Piece Patio Cushion Set

40PoorPFAS grade
  • polyester fabric with water-repellent treatment
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • PFAS

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Pledge Dust & Allergen

Pledge

Dust & Allergen

40PoorPFAS grade
  • proprietary furniture polish coating
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • Sunbrella acrylic fabric with proprietary water-repellent coating finish
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • PFAS

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • Silicone-based water-repellent aerosol
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and propellant inhalation

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • polyester/cotton blend with water-repellent coating finish
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • PFAS

5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Sunbrella Outdoor Pillow

Sunbrella Outdoor Pillow

30PoorPFAS grade
  • Acrylic fabric with water-repellent coating treatment
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • PFAS

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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At Home Yucca Palm Outdoor Hinged Cushion

At Home

Yucca Palm Outdoor Hinged Cushion

30PoorPFAS grade
  • outdoor cushion cover, likely polyester or acrylic with water-repellent treatment
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • PFAS

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Room & Board Modern Outdoor Rio Seat Cushion

Room & Board

Modern Outdoor Rio Seat Cushion

30PoorPFAS grade
  • Solution-dyed polyester cushion cover; likely water/stain-resistant treatment applied
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • PFAS

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Room & Board Modern Outdoor Savu Seat Cushion

Room & Board

Modern Outdoor Savu Seat Cushion

30PoorPFAS grade
  • Polyester/acrylic blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • PFAS

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • Sunbrella acrylic canvas with water-repellent coating finish
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Flame retardants

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • Sunbrella acrylic solution-dyed fabric with proprietary water/stain repellent
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • VOC off-gassing (volatile organic compounds from resins or coatings)

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Sunbrella Outdoor Custom Cushion Cover

Sunbrella

Outdoor Custom Cushion Cover

30PoorPFAS grade
  • Solution-dyed acrylic with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • PFAS

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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West Elm Outdoor Cabana Stripe Pillow

West Elm

Outdoor Cabana Stripe Pillow

30PoorPFAS grade
  • Cotton canvas with water-repellent coating treatment
  • water-repellent coating durability and degradation

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • Sunbrella Performance Canvas (acrylic-based fabric with water-repellent coating)
  • PFAS

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • polyester blend textile with water-repellent coating treatment
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • water-repellent coating degradation and chemical leaching

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Restoration Hardware Outdoor Chair Sunbrella Seat Cushion Lot of 2

Restoration Hardware

Outdoor Chair Sunbrella Seat Cushion Lot of 2

30PoorPFAS grade
  • Sunbrella acrylic fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • PFAS

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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