Sodium Borate (Borax)

A boron mineral booster. Harmful if a dog licks powder or a spill from the floor.

Also known as: boric acid, sodium metaborate, mea-borate, borax, mipa-borate, disodium tetraborate

Puppy Safety

4.0

Adult Dog Safety

5.0

Paw Safety

5.0

Respiratory Safety

6.0

Licking Risk

3.0

Environmental

6.0

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 pawsHigher potential for paw irritation. Rinse thoroughly and consider a paw wipe after contact.
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

alkali

Found in these product types

Laundry Detergents

23 products contain Sodium Borate (Borax)

8.2

Disinfectants

6 products contain Sodium Borate (Borax)

6.1

Kitchen Cleaners

3 products contain Sodium Borate (Borax)

6.0

Products containing Sodium Borate (Borax)

Lysol · Disinfectants

LYSOL® DISINFECTANT SPRAY - Lemon Breeze

6.0

Lysol · Disinfectants

LYSOL® DISINFECTANT SPRAY - Early Morning Breeze®

6.0

Lysol · Disinfectants

LYSOL® DISINFECTANT SPRAY Fabric Sanitizer - Garden After the Rain

6.1

Lysol · Disinfectants

Lysol Disinfectant Spray (Original)

4.1

Lysol · Kitchen Cleaners

LYSOL® MULTI SURFACE CLEANER - Power & FreshTM Lemon

5.7

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide Simply Liquid Laundry Detergent, Refreshing Breeze, 1.09 L, 24 loads

7.5

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide Zero Liquid Laundry Detergent, Soft Lavender Scent, 3.4 L, CleanScent Technology

7.8

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide Simply Odor Rescue Liquid Laundry Detergent, Fresh Linen, 3.4 L 74 loads

7.4

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide Hygienic Clean Heavy 10x Duty Liquid Laundry Detergent, Original Scent, 1.09 L, 24 loads, HE Compatible

7.3

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide Simply Liquid Laundry Detergent, Free & Sensitive, 1.09 L, 24 Loads

7.8

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide Ultra OXI with Odor Eliminators Liquid Laundry Detergent, 69 oz., For Visible and Invisible Dirt

7.5

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide purclean Liquid Laundry Detergent, Unscented, 48 Loads, 2.04 L, 75% plant-based

8.2

Persil · Laundry Detergents

Persil ProClean Original Liquid

6.8

Lysol · Disinfectants

LYSOL® DISINFECTANT SPRAY - Spring Waterfall

6.1

Lysol · Kitchen Cleaners

LYSOL® MULTI SURFACE CLEANER - Power & FreshTM Sparkling Lemon & Sunflower Essence

6.0

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide Ultra Oxi Liquid Laundry Detergent, 89 loads, 4.08 L, HE Compatible

7.5

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide Plus Febreze Freshness Spring & Renewal HE Turbo Clean Liquid Laundry Detergent, 1.09 L 24 loads

7.4

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide Liquid Laundry Detergent, Clean Breeze, 96 loads, 138 fl oz, HE Compatible

7.5

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide Zero Liquid Laundry Detergent, Soft Citrus Scent, 115 oz, 80 lds, CleanScent Technology

7.8

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide Liquid Laundry Detergent, Original, 17 loads, 739 ml, 6 count

7.4

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide Plus Febreze Freshness Botanical Rain HE Turbo Clean Liquid Laundry Detergent, 1.09 L, 24 loads

7.3

Lysol · Disinfectants

LYSOL® DISINFECTANT SPRAY - Crisp Linen

6.1

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide Original Liquid Detergent

6.4

Persil · Laundry Detergents

Persil ProClean Original

7.0

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide Simply Clean & Fresh Liquid Laundry Detergent, Daybreak Fresh, 25 loads, 1.09 L

7.4

Lysol · Kitchen Cleaners

LYSOL® MULTI SURFACE CLEANER - Power & FreshTM Orange

5.7

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide Simply Clean & Fresh Liquid Laundry Detergent, Berry Blossom, 89 loads 3.78 L

7.5

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide Hygienic Clean Heavy 10x Duty Liquid Laundry Detergent, Spring Meadow, 24 Loads, 1.09 L, HE Compatible

7.3

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide Ultra Stain Release Liquid Laundry Detergent, Original, 36 loads, 2.04 L, HE Compatible

7.5

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide Original Liquid

6.6

Tide · Laundry Detergents

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

7.3

Tide · Laundry Detergents

Tide Plus Febreze Sport Odor Defense HE Turbo Clean Liquid Laundry Detergent, 2.72 L, 59 loads

7.3

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.