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Sodium Citrate

A gentle water softener and pH buffer derived from citric acid.

Also known as: sodium and mea citrate, mea-citrate, trisodium citrate dihydrate, trisodium citrate

Puppy Safety
9.0
Adult Dog Safety
9.0
Paw Safety
9.0
Respiratory Safety
9.0
Licking Risk
9.0
Environmental
10.0
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 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

Laundry Detergents
28 products contain Sodium Citrate
8.6
Fabric Sprays
6 products contain Sodium Citrate
5.8
Air Fresheners
6 products contain Sodium Citrate
5.9
Dish Soaps
5 products contain Sodium Citrate
7.6
Floor Cleaners
4 products contain Sodium Citrate
7.6
Bathroom Cleaners
4 products contain Sodium Citrate
7.4
Stain Removers
4 products contain Sodium Citrate
7.2
Hand Soaps
1 product contain Sodium Citrate
8.1
Kitchen Cleaners
1 product contain Sodium Citrate
5.9
Fabric Softeners
1 product contain Sodium Citrate
1.6

Products containing Sodium Citrate

LOONA · Floor Cleaners
LOONA Floor Solution 4 L / 135 oz (super concentrated)
1.7
LOONA · Floor Cleaners
LOONA Floor Solution 1 L / 34 oz (super concentrated)
1.7
Febreze · Fabric Sprays
Febreze Odor-Fighting Fabric Refresher, Pet Odor Fight, 438 Ml
5.8
Nature Clean · Dish Soaps
Nature Clean Automatic Dishwasher Pods - 60 Pods
6.5
Nature Clean · Dish Soaps
Nature Clean Automatic Dishwasher Gel - 1.8L
6.3
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Ultra White Liquid Laundry Detergent, 1.0 L, 24 Loads, Laundry Detergent Liquid for Bright Whites and Colours
3.5
Method · Bathroom Cleaners
Method Tub + Tile Bathroom Cleaner Eucalyptus Mint
7.4
Mrs. Meyer's · Air Fresheners
Mrs. Meyer's Room Freshener Lavender
4.9
Mrs. Meyer's · Bathroom Cleaners
Mrs. Meyer's Tub & Tile Cleaner
6.6
Nature Clean · Dish Soaps
Nature Clean Automatic Dishwasher Pods - 24 Pods
6.5
Febreze · Fabric Sprays
Febreze Odor-Fighting Fabric Refresher, Downy Calm, 27 fl oz
5.8
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
LOONA · Stain Removers
LOONA Xtreme Cleaner, Stain Remover and Sanitizer 4 L / 135 oz (concentrated)
1.8
LOONA · Stain Removers
LOONA Xtreme Cleaner, Stain Remover and Sanitizer 500 ml / 16.9 oz (ready to use)
1.6
Nature Clean · Laundry Detergents
Nature Clean Laundry Concentrate - 1L – Lavender
8.6
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Odor-Fighting Air Freshener Mediterranean Lavender, 250 grams
5.9
Nature Clean · Hand Soaps
Nature Clean Foaming Hand Soap - 415ML - Lavender Moon
8.1
Nature Clean · Kitchen Cleaners
Nature Clean Multi-Surface Spray Cleaner - 740ML - Lavender Tea-Tree
5.9
Nature Clean · Laundry Detergents
Nature Clean Laundry Detergent Pods - 24 Pods - Fragrance Free
8.5
Nature Clean · Laundry Detergents
Nature Clean Laundry Detergent Sheets - Fragrance-Free
8.0
Nature Clean · Laundry Detergents
Nature Clean Laundry Detergent Sheets - White Linen
7.8
Nature Clean · Dish Soaps
Nature Clean Foaming Dish Spray Refills
7.6
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
Febreze · Fabric Sprays
Febreze Odor-Fighting Fabric Refresher, Spring & Renewal, 700 mL
5.8
Nature Clean · Laundry Detergents
Nature Clean Laundry Liquid - 3L - White Lily & Moroccan Myrrh
6.2
Tru Earth · Laundry Detergents
Tru Earth Eco-Strips Fragrance-Free
2.3
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Simply Liquid Laundry Detergent, Refreshing Breeze, 1.09 L, 24 loads
3.8
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Ultra Coldwater Liquid Laundry Detergent, Original Scent, 887 mL, 21 Loads, Laundry Detergent Liquid Formulated for Cold Water
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
Febreze · Fabric Sprays
Febreze Odor-Fighting Fabric Refresher with Gain,Original, 700 mL
5.8
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Zero Liquid Laundry Detergent, Soft Lavender Scent, 3.4 L, CleanScent Technology
3.9
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Simply Odor Rescue Liquid Laundry Detergent, Fresh Linen, 3.4 L 74 loads
3.5
Tru Earth · Dish Soaps
Tru Earth Dishwasher Detergent Tablets - Fragrance-Free
1.9
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Simply Liquid Laundry Detergent, Free & Sensitive, 1.09 L, 24 Loads
3.5
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Ultra OXI with Odor Eliminators Liquid Laundry Detergent, 69 oz., For Visible and Invisible Dirt
3.5
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Ultra OXI PODS
2.2
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide purclean Liquid Laundry Detergent, Unscented, 48 Loads, 2.04 L, 75% plant-based
5.9
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Pet Odor Defense Odor Fighting Air Freshener, Fresh Scent, 250 grams
5.7
Tru Earth · Laundry Detergents
Tru Earth Eco-Strips Fresh Linen
7.2
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Simply PODS +Oxi Liquid Laundry Detergent Pacs, Daybreak Fresh, 32 count
5.2
LOONA · Stain Removers
LOONA Xtreme Cleaner, Stain Remover and Sanitizer 1 L / 34 oz (concentrated)
1.8
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Odor-Fighting Air Freshener, Linen & Sky, 250 grams
5.9
LOONA · Bathroom Cleaners
LOONA O'TERRA Rust and Lime Cleaner 4 L / 135 oz (concentrated)
2.0
LOONA · Bathroom Cleaners
LOONA O'TERRA Rust and Lime Cleaner 1 L / 34 oz (concentrated)
2.0
Nature Clean · Laundry Detergents
Nature Clean Laundry Liquid - 3L - Fragrance Free
7.4
Nature Clean · Floor Cleaners
Nature Clean Floor Cleaner Strips - Fresh Lemon
7.6
Nature Clean · Laundry Detergents
Nature Clean Laundry Detergent Sheets - Wildflower Scent
8.0
Nature Clean · Stain Removers
Nature Clean Laundry Stain Remover Sheets
7.2
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover, 1 count
6.2
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Odor-Fighting Air Freshener, Bora Bora Waters, 250 grams
5.9
Febreze · Fabric Sprays
Febreze Odor-Fighting Fabric Refresher Extra Strength Original, 67.6 fl oz Refill
5.8
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Odor-Fighting Air Freshener, Heavy Duty Crisp Clean, Pack of 2, 250 g each
5.7
Tru Earth · Fabric Softeners
Tru Earth Fabric Softener Strips - Fragrance-Free
1.6
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Ultra Oxi Liquid Laundry Detergent, 89 loads, 4.08 L, HE Compatible
3.5
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Zero Liquid Laundry Detergent, Soft Citrus Scent, 115 oz, 80 lds, CleanScent Technology
3.9
Mr. Clean · Floor Cleaners
Mr. Clean Multi-Surface Cleaner
1.3
Nature Clean · Laundry Detergents
Nature Clean Laundry Liquid - 3L - Lavender
7.2
Febreze · Fabric Sprays
Febreze Odor-Fighting Fabric Refresher with Gain,Original, 438 mL
5.8

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.