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Sodium Bisulfite in Cleaning Products

A processing preservative. Can irritate airways in concentrate form.

Also known as: sodium metabisulfite

Puppy Safety
6.0
Adult Dog Safety
7.0
Paw Safety
7.0
Respiratory Safety
6.0
Licking Risk
5.0
Environmental
7.0
Ingredient Transparency
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Cleaning Performance
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What should dog owners know about Sodium Bisulfite?

Clean Wise evaluates Sodium Bisulfite 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 puppiesUse with normal caution around puppies — follow label directions and keep them out of the room during use.
  • 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.

Found in these product types

Products containing Sodium Bisulfite

Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Plus Febreze Freshness Spring & Renewal HE Turbo Clean Liquid Laundry Detergent, 1.09 L 24 loads
3.4
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide PODS Liquid Laundry Detergent Pacs, Spring Meadow Scent, 20 count
3.8
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 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
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Simply PODS +Oxi Liquid Laundry Detergent Pacs, Daybreak Fresh, 32 count
5.2
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
Gain · Laundry Detergents
Gain Flings PODS Original
4.7
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide PODS Original 3-in-1
2.2
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 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 Power Pods Laundry Detergent Pacs with Febreze Sport, 18 Count, Febreze Freshness with Sport Odor Defense
3.8
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
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Plus Febreze Freshness Botanical Rain HE Turbo Clean Liquid Laundry Detergent, 1.09 L, 24 loads
3.9
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide PODS Free & Gentle
2.2
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Hygienic Clean Heavy 10x Duty Liquid Laundry Detergent, Spring Meadow, 24 Loads, 1.09 L, HE Compatible
7.7
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Plus Febreze Sport Odor Defense HE Turbo Clean Liquid Laundry Detergent, 2.72 L, 59 loads
7.8

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.