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Sodium Hydroxide in Cleaning Products

A caustic alkali that burns skin, paw pads and mouth tissue.

Also known as: caustic soda, lye

CAS #: 1310-73-2

Puppy Safety
2.0
Adult Dog Safety
3.0
Paw Safety
2.0
Respiratory Safety
3.0
Licking Risk
2.0
Environmental
5.0
Ingredient Transparency
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Cleaning Performance
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What should dog owners know about Sodium Hydroxide?

Clean Wise evaluates Sodium Hydroxide 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 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 airCan bother sensitive airways. Move dogs to another room during use, ventilate well, and wait before returning.

Why brands use it

alkali

Found in these product types

Bathroom Cleaners
8 products contain Sodium Hydroxide
4.9
Wipes
7 products contain Sodium Hydroxide
5.1
Dish Soaps
5 products contain Sodium Hydroxide
8.0
Kitchen Cleaners
5 products contain Sodium Hydroxide
6.1
Disinfectants
4 products contain Sodium Hydroxide
4.1
Laundry Detergents
3 products contain Sodium Hydroxide
6.4
Dog Shampoos
1 product contain Sodium Hydroxide
1.5
Stain Removers
1 product contain Sodium Hydroxide
5.0
Hand Soaps
1 product contain Sodium Hydroxide
7.4
Floor Cleaners
1 product contain Sodium Hydroxide
3.9
Glass Cleaners
1 product contain Sodium Hydroxide
3.9

Products containing Sodium Hydroxide

Mr. Clean · Disinfectants
Mr. Clean Antibacterial Multi Surface Cleaner - Summer Citrus
1.5
Clorox · Bathroom Cleaners
Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner with Bleach
1.8
Dawn · Dish Soaps
Dawn Ultra Original
1.9
Comet · Bathroom Cleaners
Comet Powder Cleanser with Bleach
1.8
Hartz · Dog Shampoos
Hartz Groomer's Best Oatmeal Shampoo
1.5
Lysol · Bathroom Cleaners
LYSOL® TOILET BOWL CLEANER - Bleach
3.7
Pink Solution · Stain Removers
Pink Solution LAUNDRY BAR
5.0
Scrubbing Bubbles · Bathroom Cleaners
Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Grime Fighter
2.5
Scrubbing Bubbles · Bathroom Cleaners
Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner
4.9
Lysol · Wipes
LYSOL® DISINFECTING WIPES - Lavender
3.9
Lysol · Bathroom Cleaners
LYSOL® TOILET BOWL CLEANER - Action Gel® Spring Waterfall®
2.9
The Unscented Company · Kitchen Cleaners
The Unscented Company All Purpose Cleaner - 10L Refill box
6.1
The Unscented Company · Kitchen Cleaners
The Unscented Company All Purpose Cleaner
6.1
The Unscented Company · Laundry Detergents
The Unscented Company Laundry
6.4
Clorox · Disinfectants
Clorox Regular Bleach
3.7
Down East · Hand Soaps
Down East Hand & Body Wash
7.4
Attitude · Floor Cleaners
Attitude Floor Surfaces Cleaner
3.9
Attitude · Kitchen Cleaners
Attitude Nature+ All-Purpose Cleaner Citrus Zest
4.5
The Unscented Company · Laundry Detergents
The Unscented Company Laundry - 10L Refill box
6.4
Clorox · Disinfectants
Clorox Disinfecting Bleach
4.0
The Unscented Company · Kitchen Cleaners
The Unscented Company All Purpose Cleaner - 4L Refill box
6.1
The Unscented Company · Dish Soaps
The Unscented Company Dish - 10L Refill Box
7.8
The Unscented Company · Dish Soaps
The Unscented Company Dish - 4L Refill Box
7.8
The Unscented Company · Dish Soaps
The Unscented Company Dish
7.0
The Unscented Company · Laundry Detergents
The Unscented Company Laundry - 4L Refill box
6.4
Down East · Dish Soaps
Down East Dish Washing Liquid
8.0
Lysol · Wipes
LYSOL® DISINFECTING WIPES - Brand New Day™ Lavender & Cotton Blossom 6/75 ct
3.9
Lysol · Disinfectants
Lysol Disinfectant Spray (Original)
4.1
Windex · Glass Cleaners
Windex Ammonia-Free Glass Cleaner
3.9
Lysol · Bathroom Cleaners
LYSOL® BATHROOM CLEANER - Bathroom Bleach Cleaner
4.9
Lysol · Wipes
LYSOL® DISINFECTING WIPES - 3pk Citrus
4.8
Lysol · Wipes
LYSOL® DISINFECTING WIPES - Brand New DayTM Mango & Hibiscus 3/(2x110) ct
4.3
Lysol · Wipes
LYSOL® DISINFECTING WIPES - Citrus
4.8
Lysol · Bathroom Cleaners
LYSOL® TOILET BOWL CLEANER - Action Gel® Country Scent®
2.9
Lysol · Wipes
LYSOL® DISINFECTING WIPES - Lysol On the GoTM - Citrus
4.8
Lysol · Wipes
LYSOL® DISINFECTING WIPES - Crisp Linen
5.1
Lysol · Kitchen Cleaners
LYSOL® MULTI SURFACE CLEANER - Power & FreshTM Sparkling Lemon & Sunflower Essence
1.9

Sources

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.