Optical Brighteners

Dyes that stay on fabric to make it look whiter. They remain on bedding dogs lie on.

Also known as: fluorescent whitening agents, stilbene, fluorescent brightener 28 sodium salt, disodium distyrylbiphenyl disulfonate

Puppy Safety

5.0

Adult Dog Safety

6.0

Paw Safety

6.0

Respiratory Safety

7.0

Licking Risk

5.0

Environmental

4.0

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 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 airVentilate the room during and after use — open a window or run a fan.

Why brands use it

additive

Found in these product types

Laundry Detergents

22 products contain Optical Brighteners

8.3

Products containing Optical Brighteners

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide Ultra White Liquid Laundry Detergent, 1.0 L, 24 Loads, Laundry Detergent Liquid for Bright Whites and Colours

3.5

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide Power PODs 2-in-1 Laundry Detergent Pods with Downy Soft Boosters, 9 Count, Lasting Freshness with April Fresh Scent

3.8

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide Ultra OXI Power PODS with Odor Eliminators Laundry Detergent Pacs, 18 Count, For Visible and Invisible Dirt

3.8

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide PODS Original 3-in-1

2.2

Gain · Laundry Detergents

Gain Flings PODS Original

4.7

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide PODS and Gentle, Liquid Laundry Detergent Soap Pacs, HE Compatible, 20 Count, Free and Clear of Dyes and Perfumes, Hypoallergenic for Sensitive Skin, Unscented

8.1

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide Power PODs Hygienic Clean Heavy Duty, Liquid Laundry Detergent Pacs, HE Compatible, 41 Count, Hypoallergenic, Free and Clear of Dyes and Perfumes, For Visible and Invisible Dirt

5.2

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide Ultra OXI PODS

2.2

Persil · Laundry Detergents

Persil ProClean Original Liquid

2.3

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide PODS Laundry Detergent Soap Pacs, HE Compatible, 20 Count, Powerful 3-in-1 Clean in one Step, Original Scent

3.8

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 PODS with Downy, Liquid Laundry Detergent Pacs, April Fresh, 43 count

8.3

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

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide Simply PODS +Oxi Liquid Laundry Detergent Pacs, Daybreak Fresh, 32 count

5.2

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide 4-n-1 Ultra Oxi PODS Laundry Detergent Pacs, 23 Count, HE Compatible, Built in Pre-treater for Stains

3.5

Purex · Laundry Detergents

Purex Free & Clear Liquid

2.3

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide PODS Liquid Laundry Detergent Pacs, Spring Meadow Scent, 20 count

3.8

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

Persil · Laundry Detergents

Persil ProClean Original

2.1

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide PODS Free & Gentle

2.2

Tide · Laundry Detergents

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

3.3

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide Power Pods Laundry Detergent Pacs with Febreze Sport, 18 Count, Febreze Freshness with Sport Odor Defense

3.8

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.