Kreg · Outdoor Furniture Cushion Protectants
AL-NEW Patio Cushion Cleaner
Standard cleaner usually avoids PFAS, formula unclear.
AL-NEW patio cushion cleaner looks like a standard aqueous product. No PFAS statements appear anywhere, and full ingredient details stay hidden.
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Material
Aqueous cleaning solution, composition not fully disclosed
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Category baseline
PFAS exposure happens more often with clothing products.
No PFAS disclosure
The company has not publicly discussed PFAS in this product.
Undisclosed surfactants and preservatives
Aqueous cleaners routinely contain anionic surfactants and biocide preservatives; without ingredient transparency, presence of skin/eye irritants or potential formaldehyde-releasers cannot be ruled out.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or aerosolization hazard
Aqueous solutions may contain low levels of VOCs or surfactants that aerosolize during spraying; no safety data sheet is publicly available to quantify this risk.
Textile degradation or dye interaction
Patio cushion fabrics often use azo dyes or synthetic fibers (polyester/acrylic); untested cleaners may cause color bleeding, fiber weakening, or allergenic surface residue on fabric.
Lack of third-party safety certification
Product carries no EPA Safer Choice, GreenGuard, or equivalent certification; this absence is typical but indicates lower independent vetting than certified alternatives.
PFAS
Although PFAS is rare in cleaners, some formulations include fluorinated water-repellent or stain-guard compounds; full formula opacity prevents confirmation of avoidance.
Source: ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Safe base material
Made from ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber with no PFAS risk.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
AL-NEW Patio Cushion Cleaner is formulated as an aqueous (water-based) solution, which is inherently lower-toxicity than solvent-based cleaners. However, Kreg does not publicly disclose the full ingredient list, making independent hazard assessment incomplete. Aqueous cleaners typically contain surfactants, builders, and preservatives; without transparency, you cannot verify the presence of irritants like 1,4-dioxane or formaldehyde-releasers used as biocides in some products.
The brand's record and disclosure
Kreg Tool Company is known for woodworking hardware and does not have an established public safety or environmental transparency record specific to cleaning products. The brand has not made public statements about PFAS avoidance or ingredient disclosure policies. No major product safety recalls involving this cleaner have been documented in public databases, but the lack of certification (e.g., EPA Safer Choice, Ecocert) or third-party testing suggests limited voluntary safety vetting.
How it compares in its category
Aqueous patio cushion cleaners occupy a middle ground: safer than petroleum-distillate or chlorinated degreasers, but less transparent than certified eco-labels like EPA Safer Choice products. Many competitors (e.g., Seventh Generation, Ecos, or store brands certified by third parties) publish full ingredient lists and carry sustainability certifications. Kreg's lack of public formula detail puts it below industry-leading disclosure standards for this category.
If you buy it
Use outdoors or in well-ventilated areas to minimize inhalation of any volatile components or aerosolized surfactants. Test on a hidden area of cushion fabric first, as unknown additives may cause discoloration or degradation of synthetic textiles (polyester, acrylic). Follow label directions precisely; do not mix with other cleaners (bleach or acids), which could produce toxic vapors. Store in a cool, dry place away from children and pets, and do not ingest or allow prolonged skin contact.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Kreg has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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