Armor All · Outdoor Furniture Cushion Protectants
Armor All Oxi Magic Carpet Upholstery Cleaner 78260
Standard oxygen cleaner with no identified PFAS mechanism.
Oxi Magic is an oxygen-based cleaner without known PFAS ingredients or water-repellent treatments. The brand has made no public PFAS claims or gotten certifications.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aqueous surfactant cleaner, no known coatings
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Armor All Oxi Magic Carpet Cleaner is made of, ingredients and materials
Armor All Oxi Magic is a water-based surfactant cleaner, not a coating or fabric treatment. It works by breaking down dirt and stains through oxidative chemistry (likely hydrogen peroxide or similar oxygen-releasing agents) rather than depositing a protective layer. Because it is a rinse-away cleaner applied temporarily to fabric, the product does not create a persistent chemical residue on the cushion material itself after drying, which limits the window for chemical exposure.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Surfactant residue and resoiling
If not rinsed thoroughly, residual surfactants can attract dirt and cause rapid re-soiling. This is a performance and maintenance issue, not a toxicity hazard, but relevant to product efficacy and durability of treated cushions.
Inhalation risk from spray application
The product is applied as a spray, and inhalation of fine mist containing surfactants and oxygen-release agents is possible, especially in enclosed spaces. Respiratory sensitivity to surfactants or oxidizing compounds is individual; ventilation and avoiding breathing directly over the spray area are advisable precautions.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
The cleaner itself is not formulated with formaldehyde resins. However, some outdoor cushion fabrics may contain low-level formaldehyde from manufacturing; this cleaner does not add to that risk and is not designed to remove it.
Source, ATSDR ↗Flame retardants
This is a cleaner, not a protectant coating, so it does not deposit flame retardants. Existing flame retardants in cushion fabrics are not mobilized or worsened by use of this aqueous cleaner.
Source, EPA ↗Heavy metals
No recalled or documented heavy metals (lead, cadmium, antimony) in this product formulation. The surfactant base does not rely on metallic catalysts or pigments that would pose a leaching risk.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Armor All (STP Products, now owned by Energizer Holdings) has a mixed transparency record on chemical disclosure. The company does not publicly disclose full ingredient lists for all products, and has faced no major recalls specifically tied to this cleaner. Armor All has not published an explicit PFAS stance, but this product shows no identified PFAS mechanism. The brand is not certified by third-party safety bodies (e.g., Cradle to Cradle, EPA Safer Choice) for this line.
How it compares in its category
Water-based surfactant cleaners like this are a middle ground in the carpet and upholstery cleaner market, safer than solvent-heavy or silicone-based alternatives, but typically less durable than fabric-protectant sprays. Unlike fabric protectants (which coat fibers and may contain flame retardants or Teflon-family coating), this product is designed to clean, not protect. It is comparable in chemical concern to other mainstream oxygen-based cleaners (e.g., OxiClean, Zout) but lacks independent certification of safety.
If you buy it
Use the product in a well-ventilated space; inhalation of cleaning spray mist should be minimized. Test on a hidden area of the cushion first to check for color bleeding or fabric damage. Rinse cushions thoroughly with water after cleaning to remove residual surfactant, which can attract dirt if left behind. Allow cushions to air-dry completely before use or storage to prevent mildew and mold growth, which can be a greater concern on damp upholstery than the cleaner itself.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Armor All has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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