Scotchgard was created in 1956.
Yes, it happened to me when I was exposed to a Scotchgard-ed sofa. Benedryl elimiated the hives for a couple hours. Scotchgard is highly toxic.
The main active ingredient in Scotchgard is PFOS, or perfluorooctane sulfonate. It is a chemical form that degrades to form this.
They get sprayed with Scotchgard
Scotchgard works by creating a protective barrier on fabrics and surfaces that repels liquids and prevents stains from setting in. The chemical formula of Scotchgard contains fluoropolymers that help to coat the fibers and make them resistant to water and oil-based substances. When applied properly, Scotchgard can help prolong the life of fabrics and make cleaning up spills easier.
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Scotchgard Oxy Spot takes approximately one hour to dry. It can take longer with thicker applications or when the weather is humid.
water, butoxyethanol, peroxide and surfactants
Dickies brand of clothing offers Scotchgard stain release finish. These can be purchased through www.amazon.com, www.bizrate.com and www.dickies.com.
Yes, you can get covers made of stain-resistant materials such as polyester-cotton blends. However, duvet covers usually are not available with special stain-resistant treatments such as Scotchgard.
The dye in the sharpie is permanent, so the artwork is permanent. If you want to keep the shoe cleaner, use a repellant treatment such as Scotchgard. It is sold in most cleaning department sections.
This link is exactly what to do http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Scotchgard/Home/Applications/Carpet/Stain_Removal/Water_Based_Stains/