Extra Strength Fabric Protector Spray, Stain & Liquid Repellent, Safe for Furniture, Shoes, Carpet, Upholstery, 32oz, PFAS-Free

I’ve been using this Extra Strength Fabric Protector Spray for a few months now, and honestly, it’s been a game-changer for my house with two kids and a golden retriever. I was pretty skeptical at first (aren’t we all with these kinds of products?), but after my 5-year-old spilled grape juice on our light beige sofa, I knew I needed something serious.
This stuff comes in a big 32oz bottle with a spray nozzle that actually works, which is kind of rare these days. The mist comes out really nice and even – not like those cheap sprayers that either dribble or blast your fabric. I’ve tried it on practically everything in my house by now – our couch, the dining chairs (which were basically stain magnets before), and even my husband’s favorite canvas shoes that he refuses to part with.
What I really appreciate is that it doesn’t have that chemical smell that gives me headaches. It’s PFAS-free, which I’ve been trying to avoid ever since I read that article about how bad that stuff is. To be fair, I was worried it wouldn’t work as well without those chemicals, but it’s been pretty impressive so far.
The application is super straightforward – just shake it, spray it about 6-8 inches away, and let it dry. It takes maybe an hour or two to dry, but I usually just leave stuff overnight to be safe. I did a second coat on our ottoman since that’s where our dog loves to put her wet toys.
Coverage-wise, this bottle goes a long way. I’ve probably treated half my living room and a bunch of shoes, and I’m not even halfway through it. The company says it covers like 150-200 square feet, which seems about right from what I’ve used.
The best test came when my son knocked over his chocolate milk on our carpet – I literally watched it bead up instead of soaking in! I just wiped it with a paper towel, and you’d never know anything happened. It’s definitely not 100% magic – if you let something sit for hours, it’ll eventually soak in – but it gives you that buffer time to clean up, which is all I need.
I’ve tried other fabric protectors before that left fabrics feeling stiff or weird, but this one doesn’t change how anything feels. My suede boots still feel like suede, just more resistant to those awful winter slush puddles.
For maintenance, I’ll probably respray high-traffic items every 6 months or so. A bit annoying, but not bad at all considering the protection it gives. Cleaning is just soap and water – nothing fancy required.
The only downside is you need to plan ahead since you can’t use the items for 24 hours after spraying. I made the mistake of doing our dining chairs right before having friends over for dinner. Not my brightest moment!