Tuff Stuff

Tuff Stuff is owned by ITW Permatex (Illinois Tool Works' specialty chemical division), the same corporate parent as Permatex thread sealants and gasket makers. The 22 oz aerosol foam cleaner is the brand's iconic SKU — the green-canister product has been a fixture in automotive aisles and parts stores for decades and is used extensively for spot cleaning automotive carpet, floor mats, vinyl trim, and fabric upholstery. The aerosol foam dispenses with hydrocarbon propellant; the foam clings to vertical and horizontal surfaces during dwell and is brushed or wiped after activation. As with all aerosol foaming cleaners used inside a vehicle cabin, ventilation during and after application is the key safety variable; community evidence broadly notes a recognizable solvent odor during application that fades within hours.