Lactic Acid in Cleaning Products

A mild descaling acid with low toxicity once diluted.

Puppy Safety

8.0

Adult Dog Safety

9.0

Paw Safety

8.0

Respiratory Safety

8.0

Licking Risk

8.0

Environmental

9.0

Ingredient Transparency

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Cleaning Performance

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What should dog owners know about Lactic Acid?

Clean Wise evaluates Lactic Acid 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.

Why brands use it

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Found in these product types

Fabric Softeners

12 products contain Lactic Acid

6.5

Dish Soaps

5 products contain Lactic Acid

7.3

Kitchen Cleaners

2 products contain Lactic Acid

8.9

Hand Soaps

2 products contain Lactic Acid

8.2

Dryer Sheets

1 product contain Lactic Acid

4.4

Bathroom Cleaners

1 product contain Lactic Acid

7.5

Products containing Lactic Acid

Nature Clean · Dish Soaps

Nature Clean Automatic Dishwasher Gel - 1.8L

6.3

Nature Clean · Kitchen Cleaners

Nature Clean Fruit & Veggie Spray Wash - 500ML

8.9

Nature Clean · Kitchen Cleaners

Nature Clean Fruit & Veggie Soak Concentrate - 740ML

8.9

Fleecy · Fabric Softeners

Fresh Air Liquid Fabric Softener

4.2

Fleecy · Fabric Softeners

Calm Liquid Fabric Softener (Vanilla & Honey Lotus)

4.2

Fleecy · Fabric Softeners

Sensations Brazilian Paradise Liquid Fabric Softener

4.2

Fleecy · Fabric Softeners

Shed Shield Pet Hair & Odor Fabric Conditioner

4.2

Fleecy · Fabric Softeners

Plus Fresh Air Liquid Fabric Softener

4.2

Fleecy · Fabric Softeners

Odor Shield Liquid Fabric Softener

4.9

Fleecy · Fabric Softeners

Sensations Hawaiian Escape Liquid Fabric Softener

4.2

Fleecy · Fabric Softeners

Pure Balance Rosewater Liquid Fabric Softener

4.2

Fleecy · Fabric Softeners

Sensations Lavender Liquid Fabric Softener

4.4

Fleecy · Dryer Sheets

Sensations Lavender Dryer Sheets

4.4

Nellie's · Dish Soaps

Dish Butter

7.3

Nellie's · Dish Soaps

Dish Butter Refill 2 Pack

7.3

Nellie's · Dish Soaps

Dish Stick

6.8

Nellie's · Dish Soaps

Dish Stick Refill 5 Pack

7.3

Biovert · Fabric Softeners

Biovert Fabric Softener - Spring Fresh - 1.4 L

6.5

Biovert · Hand Soaps

Biovert Hand soap - Orange Cantaloupe - 10 L

8.2

Biovert · Hand Soaps

Biovert Hand soap - Orange Cantaloupe - 2 l

8.2

Biovert · Fabric Softeners

Biovert Fabric Softener - Spring Fresh - 7.8 L

6.5

Biovert · Bathroom Cleaners

Biovert Bathroom Cleaner - Fresh Rain - 715 mL

7.5

Biovert · Fabric Softeners

Biovert Fabric Softener - Spring Fresh - 4.43 L

6.5

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.