Ultra Shield

[jaimmorr]

We are getting a new couch on Friday. We were asked if we wanted a product called "Ultra Shield" applied to the fabric. It supposedly helps prevent staining. The lady sprayed it on a napkin and then poured water on the napkin, and the water ran right off without soaking in at all. I was quite impressed, and decided I wanted to get it applied to the couch.

I went back into the furniture store a week later to set up a pick up time, etc. I noticed that they had a poster on their wall that said "Teflon" with a little boy eating chocolate ice cream on a couch. It was for a fabric protection product. Was this the brand name or what? So, I asked the lady at the counter if the Ultra Shield had Teflon in it. She said she had no clue and that I should call the company. Today I called the company and asked if their product has Teflon in it. The man said "No, it does not." I asked, "Are you sure?" and he said "Yes, ma'am, I'm sure."

I wouldn't see why it would have Teflon in it, but I plan to have this couch for awhile and am hoping to get a bird sometime in the future. Do you think I should be worried? Even if it does have Teflon in it, it only is toxic when heated, correct? Seeing as how we're not going to be heating our couch, I don't think it would be toxic, but I really don't want to cause harm to any future bird.

Thanks!

[Michael]

That stuff may be toxic if a parrot chews on it regardless if it has teflon in it or not. No idea what its composition is but keep that in mind. Parrots love chewing couches. I wouldn't be so concerned about liquid stains on a couch when there's a parrot around to do much worse!

[jaimmorr]

Good point. I was just thinking that that would be quite helpful for poop messes!

It says in the pamphlet that it is safe for children and pets, but I don't know if that includes birds.

I think I'll call and pester them again and ask.

[pennyandrocky]

michael is right getting any thing to protect from stains is pointless if your getting a bird.poop is not that hard to clean anyway and you can potty train.

[jaimmorr]

Well, if it's not going to hurt anything, it can't hurt to try, right?

Tried calling the company, but they're closed. Guess I'll call tomorrow.

[marie83]

Might be a better idea to put a throw/blanket of a similar colour over your sofa if your that worried about poop. That way you can just pull it off and stick it in your washing when needed.

[jaimmorr]

I'm not worried about poop lol. I understand that poop is part of the package But I figure, if that stuff isn't going to harm anyone, why not give it a try?

[Cage Cleaner]

Gl

[jaimmorr]

Well, I called the first time and was told NO Teflon what so ever goes into their product. I then called again today and talked to the head of customer service (lol) and she told me that after the product cures for 3 days, it is 100% safe for kids and all animals. She said even if your dog eats the whole couch, the Ultra Shield won't make it sick. I said, "What about birds? Their systems are much more sensitive than a dog or a human." She said, "It's safe for birds as well, because after the 3 day curation period it actually bonds with the fabric and cannot be rubbed off or cleaned off, ever." So, we went ahead and got it. Thanks for everyone's comments!

[Cage Cleaner]

Gl