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Limonene in Cleaning Products

A citrus terpene that oxidizes into airway irritants and is poorly tolerated by dogs.

Also known as: d-limonene, citrus terpenes, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil

Puppy Safety
4.0
Adult Dog Safety
5.0
Paw Safety
6.0
Respiratory Safety
4.0
Licking Risk
4.0
Environmental
6.0
Ingredient Transparency
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Cleaning Performance
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What should dog owners know about Limonene?

Clean Wise evaluates Limonene 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

fragrance

Found in these product types

Air Fresheners
24 products contain Limonene
5.9
Laundry Detergents
14 products contain Limonene
8.3
Fabric Sprays
5 products contain Limonene
5.8
Disinfectants
4 products contain Limonene
4.1
Dish Soaps
2 products contain Limonene
7.6
Hand Soaps
2 products contain Limonene
7.8
Bathroom Cleaners
2 products contain Limonene
5.6
Laundry Additives
2 products contain Limonene
5.4
Dryer Sheets
2 products contain Limonene
6.6
Floor Cleaners
1 product contain Limonene
6.0
Stain Removers
1 product contain Limonene
5.2
Candles & Wax Melts
1 product contain Limonene
4.4

Products containing Limonene

Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Odor-Fighting Fade Defy PLUG Air Freshener Refill, Bora Bora, 26 mL Oil Refill
5.7
Nature Clean · Dish Soaps
Nature Clean Dishwashing Liquid - 740ML - Mandarin and Grapefruit
7.2
Mrs. Meyer's · Air Fresheners
Mrs. Meyer's Room Freshener Lavender
4.9
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Plug In Air Freshener, Odor-Fighting Scented Oil Refill, Ref&Ener Sthe&Rest, 4 Refills
5.7
Method · Floor Cleaners
Method Squirt + Mop Hard Floor Cleaner
6.0
Nature Clean · Dish Soaps
Nature Clean Dishwashing Liquid – 1.5L - Mandarin and Grapefruit
7.6
Mr. Clean · Disinfectants
Mr. Clean Antibacterial Multi Surface Cleaner - Summer Citrus
1.5
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide PODS Liquid Laundry Detergent Pacs, Spring Meadow Scent, 20 count
3.8
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Liquid Laundry Detergent, Clean Breeze, 96 loads, 138 fl oz, HE Compatible
8.1
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Origins Fade Defy PLUG Air Freshener & Odor Fighter, Ocean, (2) .87 fl. oz. Oil Refills
5.7
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Ultra OXI Power PODS with Odor Eliminators Laundry Detergent Pacs, 18 Count, For Visible and Invisible Dirt
3.8
Febreze · Fabric Sprays
Febreze Odor-Fighting Fabric Refresher, Spring & Renewal, 700 mL
5.8
Febreze · Fabric Sprays
Febreze Odor-Fighting Fabric Refresher with Gain,Original, 700 mL
5.8
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Simply Odor Rescue Liquid Laundry Detergent, Fresh Linen, 3.4 L 74 loads
3.5
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Small Spaces Air Freshener Berry & Bramble, .25 fl. oz.
5.1
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Pet Odor Defense Odor Fighting Air Freshener, Fresh Scent, 250 grams
5.7
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Simply PODS +Oxi Liquid Laundry Detergent Pacs, Daybreak Fresh, 32 count
5.2
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Odor-Fighting Fade Defy PLUG Air Freshener Gain Moonlight Breeze, (1) .87 fl. oz. Oil Refill
5.7
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Odor-Fighting Air Freshener, Linen & Sky, 250 grams
5.9
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Odor-Fighting SMALL SPACES Air Freshener, Hawaiian Aloha, .25 oz, 2 count
5.4
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Odor-Fighting SMALL SPACES Air Freshener, Linen & Sky, 7.5 mL, 1 count
5.7
Nature Clean · Hand Soaps
Nature Clean Liquid Hand Soap - 500ML - Citrus
7.8
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Odor-Fighting Air Freshener, Bora Bora Waters, 250 grams
5.9
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Odor-Fighting Fade Defy PLUG Air Freshener Cranberry Tart, 26 mL Oil Refill, 2 Count
5.7
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Odor-Fighting Fade Defy PLUG Air Freshener Refill, Hawaiian Aloha, (1) 26 mL Oil Refill
5.7
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Odor-Fighting Fade Defy PLUG Air Freshener Refill, Mediterranean Lavender, (1) 26 mL Oil Refill
5.7
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Odor-Fighting Fade Defy PLUG Air Freshener Refill, Downy April Fresh, .87 fl. oz. Oil Refills
5.7
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Odor-Fighting Air Freshener, Heavy Duty Crisp Clean, Pack of 2, 250 g each
5.7
Attitude · Air Fresheners
Attitude Nature+ Air Freshener
1.0
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Ultra Oxi Liquid Laundry Detergent, 89 loads, 4.08 L, HE Compatible
3.5
Febreze · Fabric Sprays
Febreze Odor-Fighting Fabric Refresher with Gain,Original, 438 mL
5.8
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Zero Liquid Laundry Detergent, Soft Citrus Scent, 115 oz, 80 lds, CleanScent Technology
3.9
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Small Spaces Air Freshener Southern Lilac Mornings, .25 fl. oz.
5.7
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Power PODS Plus Ultra OXI White and Bright Laundry Detergent Pacs, 18 Count, Advanced Stain Removal and Whitening Power
3.8
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Odor-Fighting Fade Defy PLUG Air Freshener, Downy April Fresh, .87 fl. oz. Oil Refill
5.7
Nature Clean · Hand Soaps
Nature Clean Liquid Hand Soap Refill - 1L - Citrus
7.8
Febreze · Fabric Sprays
Febreze Touch Fabric Spray Mountain, 500 mL
5.3
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Small Spaces Air Freshener, Gain Original Scent, .25 oz, 1 Count
5.2
Febreze · Fabric Sprays
Febreze Unstopables Touch Fabric Spray and Odor Fighter, Fresh, 500 mL
5.3
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Unstopables FRESH Air Freshener, 250 g
5.9
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Small Spaces Holiday Air Freshener Winter Spruce Scent, 7.5 mL, Pack of 2
5.7
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze SMALL SPACES Pet Odor Fighter Air Freshener, Fresh, 7.5 mL, 1 Count
5.2
Scrubbing Bubbles · Bathroom Cleaners
Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Grime Fighter
2.5
Nellie's · Stain Removers
WOW Stick Stain Remover
5.2
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Plus Febreze Freshness Botanical Rain HE Turbo Clean Liquid Laundry Detergent, 1.09 L, 24 loads
3.9
Arm & Hammer · Laundry Additives
Arm & Hammer Clean Scentsations Booster
5.4
Bounce · Dryer Sheets
Pet Hair & Lint Guard Mega Dryer Sheets
6.6
Bath & Body Works · Candles & Wax Melts
Bath & Body Works 3-Wick Fresh Cut Lilacs
4.4
Bounce · Dryer Sheets
Fresh Linen Dryer Sheets
6.6
Lysol · Disinfectants
LYSOL® DISINFECTANT SPRAY - Lemon Breeze
2.4
Lysol · Disinfectants
LYSOL® DISINFECTANT SPRAY - Early Morning Breeze®
2.4
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Hygienic Clean Heavy 10x Duty Power PODS Laundry Detergent Pacs, Original, 36 count, For Visible and Invisible Dirt
6.9
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Ultra Stain Release Liquid Laundry Detergent, Original, 36 loads, 2.04 L, HE Compatible
3.5
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Hygienic Clean Heavy 10x Duty Power PODS Laundry Detergent Pacs, Spring Meadow, 25 count, For Visible and Invisible Dirt
8.3
Lysol · Disinfectants
Lysol Disinfectant Spray (Original)
4.1
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Power Pods Laundry Detergent Pacs with Febreze Sport, 18 Count, Febreze Freshness with Sport Odor Defense
3.8
Lysol · Bathroom Cleaners
LYSOL® AUTOMATIC TOILET BOWL CLEANER - CLICK GELTM Spring Waterfall®
5.6
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Plus Febreze Freshness Spring & Renewal HE Turbo Clean Liquid Laundry Detergent, 1.09 L 24 loads
3.4
Downy · Laundry Additives
Downy Unstopables In-Wash Scent Booster Lush
2.1
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Air Freshener Spray, Odor-Fighting Room Spray, Hawaiian Aloha Scent, 250g, 1 Count
2.6

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.