Diethylene Glycol in Cleaning Products

A glycol solvent that is toxic if ingested, though far less sweet-tasting than antifreeze.

Also known as: deg

Puppy Safety

4.0

Adult Dog Safety

5.0

Paw Safety

6.0

Respiratory Safety

5.0

Licking Risk

4.0

Environmental

5.0

Ingredient Transparency

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Cleaning Performance

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What should dog owners know about Diethylene Glycol?

Clean Wise evaluates Diethylene Glycol 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 puppiesExtra care recommended around puppies. Consider a gentler alternative or keep puppies away until surfaces are fully dry.
Around pawsRinse or wipe surfaces and let them dry fully before your dog walks on them.
If lickedDo not let dogs lick treated surfaces. Rinse well and store securely; call your vet or poison line if ingested.
In the airCan bother sensitive airways. Move dogs to another room during use, ventilate well, and wait before returning.

Why brands use it

solvent

Found in these product types

Fabric Sprays

4 products contain Diethylene Glycol

5.4

Deodorizing Sprays

1 product contain Diethylene Glycol

4.5

Laundry Detergents

1 product contain Diethylene Glycol

3.3

Products containing Diethylene Glycol

Febreze · Fabric Sprays

Febreze Touch Fabric Spray Mountain, 500 mL

5.3

Febreze · Fabric Sprays

Febreze Unstopables Touch Fabric Spray and Odor Fighter, Fresh, 500 mL

5.3

Febreze · Fabric Sprays

Febreze Fabric Refresher Original

5.4

Febreze · Fabric Sprays

Febreze Fabric Refresher

5.3

Febreze · Deodorizing Sprays

Febreze Odor-Eliminating Air Mist

4.5

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide Plus Bleach Alternative Original Scent Liquid Laundry Detergent, 2.72 L, 59 loads

3.3

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.