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Bentonite Clay in Cleaning Products

A natural clay used to carry softener onto fabric. Very low toxicity.

Also known as: bentonite

Puppy Safety
9.0
Adult Dog Safety
9.0
Paw Safety
9.0
Respiratory Safety
8.0
Licking Risk
8.0
Environmental
10.0
Ingredient Transparency
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Cleaning Performance
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What should dog owners know about Bentonite Clay?

Clean Wise evaluates Bentonite Clay by the published ingredient reference and its dog-exposure sub-scores. Those scores help describe expected concern around paws, licking, breathing and age groups; they do not make a universal “safe” or “unsafe” claim for every concentration, product or use.

What this means for your dog

Plain-language read of the sub-scores above.

  • Around puppiesGenerally well-tolerated around puppies when used as directed.
  • Around pawsLow expected impact on paw pads at typical use levels.
  • If lickedLow expected risk if a dog licks a fully-dried surface.
  • In the airLow expected respiratory impact at label-use levels.

Found in these product types

Dryer Sheets
5 products contain Bentonite Clay
7.4
Dish Soaps
3 products contain Bentonite Clay
6.2
Fabric Softeners
1 product contain Bentonite Clay
1.6
Bathroom Cleaners
1 product contain Bentonite Clay
3.7

Products containing Bentonite Clay

Tru Earth · Fabric Softeners
Tru Earth Fabric Softener Strips - Fragrance-Free
1.6
Lysol · Bathroom Cleaners
LYSOL® TOILET BOWL CLEANER - Bleach
3.7
Bounce · Dryer Sheets
Free & Gentle Unscented Dryer Sheets
7.4
The Unscented Company · Dish Soaps
The Unscented Company Dishwasher Tabs – 500 tabs bulk
6.2
Bounce · Dryer Sheets
WrinkleGuard Mega Dryer Sheets, Outdoor Fresh
7.4
The Unscented Company · Dish Soaps
The Unscented Company Dishwasher Tabs - 72 tabs
6.2
The Unscented Company · Dish Soaps
The Unscented Company Dishwasher Tabs - 30 tabs
6.2
Bounce · Dryer Sheets
Pet Hair & Lint Guard Mega Dryer Sheets
6.6
Bounce · Dryer Sheets
Fresh Linen Dryer Sheets
6.6
Bounce · Dryer Sheets
Outdoor Fresh Dryer Sheets
3.6

CleanWise provides educational information to help dog owners make informed household choices. Scores are based upon ingredient transparency, intended use and currently available information. Individual dogs may have different sensitivities. Always follow manufacturer instructions.