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Citric Acid

A mild plant-derived acid used to cut hard-water scale and adjust pH.

Also known as: citrate

CAS #: 77-92-9

Puppy Safety
9.0
Adult Dog Safety
9.0
Paw Safety
9.0
Respiratory Safety
9.0
Licking Risk
9.0
Environmental
9.0
Ingredient Transparency
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Cleaning Performance
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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.

Why brands use it

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Found in these product types

Dish Soaps
20 products contain Citric Acid
8.2
Laundry Detergents
10 products contain Citric Acid
8.6
Hand Soaps
9 products contain Citric Acid
8.3
Bathroom Cleaners
5 products contain Citric Acid
8.2
Kitchen Cleaners
5 products contain Citric Acid
7.3
Fabric Softeners
3 products contain Citric Acid
7.7
Floor Cleaners
3 products contain Citric Acid
7.6
Dog Shampoos
2 products contain Citric Acid
6.4
Glass Cleaners
1 product contain Citric Acid
7.6
Disinfectants
1 product contain Citric Acid
1.5
Air Fresheners
1 product contain Citric Acid
6.3

Products containing Citric Acid

Nature Clean · Dish Soaps
Nature Clean Dishwasher Rinse Agent - 250ML
8.2
Nature Clean · Dish Soaps
Nature Clean Dishwashing Liquid - 740ML - Lavender and Tea Tree
7.6
Nature Clean · Dish Soaps
Nature Clean Dishwashing Liquid - 3.63 L - Fragrance Free
7.6
Nature Clean · Dish Soaps
Nature Clean Automatic Dishwasher Pods - 60 Pods
6.5
Method · Glass Cleaners
Method Glass + Surface Cleaner Mint
7.6
Nature Clean · Dish Soaps
Nature Clean Dishwashing Liquid- 1.5L - Fragrance Free
7.6
Nature Clean · Dish Soaps
Nature Clean Dishwashing Liquid - 740ML - Mandarin and Grapefruit
7.2
Nature Clean · Dish Soaps
Nature Clean Dishwashing Liquid - 740ML - Vanilla Pear
7.4
Method · Bathroom Cleaners
Method Tub + Tile Bathroom Cleaner Eucalyptus Mint
7.4
Nature Clean · Dish Soaps
Nature Clean Dishwashing Liquid - 740ML - Lemon Verbena
7.2
Method · Kitchen Cleaners
Method All-Purpose Cleaner Pink Grapefruit
7.3
Mrs. Meyer's · Bathroom Cleaners
Mrs. Meyer's Tub & Tile Cleaner
6.6
Nature Clean · Dish Soaps
Nature Clean Dishwashing Liquid - 1.5L - Lavender and Tea Tree
6.3
Nature Clean · Dish Soaps
Nature Clean Dishwashing Liquid – 1.5L - Mandarin and Grapefruit
7.6
Nature Clean · Dish Soaps
Nature Clean Automatic Dishwasher Pods - 24 Pods
6.5
Mr. Clean · Disinfectants
Mr. Clean Antibacterial Multi Surface Cleaner - Summer Citrus
1.5
Nature Clean · Laundry Detergents
Nature Clean Laundry Concentrate - 1L – Lavender
8.6
Nature Clean · Hand Soaps
Nature Clean Foaming Hand Soap - 415ML - Lavender Moon
8.1
Nature Clean · Hand Soaps
Nature Clean Liquid Hand Soap Refill - 1L - Sweet Pea
8.2
Nature Clean · Dish Soaps
Nature Clean Dishwashing Liquid- 740ML - Fragrance Free
7.6
Tru Earth · Laundry Detergents
Tru Earth Eco-Strips Fragrance-Free
2.3
Tru Earth · Laundry Detergents
Tru Earth Eco-Strips Fresh Linen
7.2
Nature Clean · Dish Soaps
Nature Clean Foaming Dish Spray – 500mL
7.8
Nature Clean · Hand Soaps
Nature Clean Liquid Hand Soap - 500ML - Citrus
7.8
Burt's Bees for Pets · Dog Shampoos
Burt's Bees Oatmeal Shampoo for Dogs
1.5
Tru Earth · Fabric Softeners
Tru Earth Fabric Softener Strips - Fragrance-Free
1.6
Nature Clean · Laundry Detergents
Nature Clean Laundry Concentrate - 1L – Lemon Verbena
8.6
Nature Clean · Laundry Detergents
Nature Clean Laundry Concentrate - 1L - Fragrance Free
8.6
Seventh Generation · Laundry Detergents
Seventh Generation Free & Clear Laundry
2.3
Nature Clean · Hand Soaps
Nature Clean Liquid Hand Soap - 500ML - Sweet Pea
8.2
Nature Clean · Hand Soaps
Nature Clean Liquid Hand Soap Refill - 1L - Citrus
7.8
Nature Clean · Hand Soaps
Nature Clean Foaming Hand Soap - 415ML - Vanilla Pear
8.3
Pink Solution · Fabric Softeners
Pink Solution FABRISOFT - Unscented
7.7
Nellie's · Dish Soaps
Dish Cubes — Unscented
6.9
Nellie's · Dish Soaps
Dishwasher Powder
7.1
Nellie's · Bathroom Cleaners
Shower & Bath Cleaner
7.7
Nellie's · Laundry Detergents
PAW Powder
7.2
Nellie's · Laundry Detergents
Laundry Cubes
7.7
Nellie's · Bathroom Cleaners
Toilet Bowl Cleaner
7.5
John Paul Pet · Dog Shampoos
John Paul Pet Oatmeal Shampoo
6.4
Pink Solution · Fabric Softeners
Pink Solution FABRISOFT - Fresh Citrus
7.5
The Unscented Company · Kitchen Cleaners
The Unscented Company All Purpose Cleaner - 10L Refill box
6.1
The Unscented Company · Kitchen Cleaners
The Unscented Company All Purpose Cleaner
6.1
The Unscented Company · Floor Cleaners
The Unscented Company Floor Cleaner - 22 tabs
6.7
The Unscented Company · Laundry Detergents
The Unscented Company Laundry
6.4
The Unscented Company · Dish Soaps
The Unscented Company Dishwasher Tabs – 500 tabs bulk
6.2
Attitude · Floor Cleaners
Attitude Floor Surfaces Cleaner
3.9
Air Wick · Air Fresheners
V.I.Poo® Pre-Poop Toilet Spray - Lavender Superstar®
6.3
The Unscented Company · Hand Soaps
The Unscented Company Hand Soap - Glass
8.2
The Unscented Company · Floor Cleaners
The Unscented Company Floor Cleaner - 200 tabs
7.6
The Unscented Company · Hand Soaps
The Unscented Company Hand Soap - 4L Refill Box
8.2
Attitude · Kitchen Cleaners
Attitude Nature+ All-Purpose Cleaner Citrus Zest
4.5
Down East · Bathroom Cleaners
Down East Bathroom Cleaner
8.2
The Unscented Company · Laundry Detergents
The Unscented Company Laundry - 10L Refill box
6.4
The Unscented Company · Kitchen Cleaners
The Unscented Company All Purpose Cleaner - 4L Refill box
6.1
The Unscented Company · Dish Soaps
The Unscented Company Dishwasher Tabs - 72 tabs
6.2
The Unscented Company · Hand Soaps
The Unscented Company Hand Soap - 10L Refill Box
8.2
The Unscented Company · Dish Soaps
The Unscented Company Dish - 10L Refill Box
7.8
The Unscented Company · Dish Soaps
The Unscented Company Dishwasher Tabs - 30 tabs
6.2
The Unscented Company · Dish Soaps
The Unscented Company Dish - 4L Refill Box
7.8

Sources

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.