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Terpene Fragrance Compounds in Cleaning Products

Volatile scent terpenes. They evaporate into shared air and are common airway and skin irritants for dogs.

Also known as: terpineol, terpineol acetate, tetrahydrolinalool, dihydromyrcenol, alpha terpineol, terpinolene, citral, pinene

Puppy Safety
5.0
Adult Dog Safety
6.0
Paw Safety
6.0
Respiratory Safety
4.0
Licking Risk
5.0
Environmental
6.0
Ingredient Transparency
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Cleaning Performance
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What should dog owners know about Terpene Fragrance Compounds?

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

Why brands use it

fragrance

Found in these product types

Air Fresheners
18 products contain Terpene Fragrance Compounds
5.9
Laundry Detergents
8 products contain Terpene Fragrance Compounds
6.8
Kitchen Cleaners
3 products contain Terpene Fragrance Compounds
4.5
Disinfectants
1 product contain Terpene Fragrance Compounds
1.5
Floor Cleaners
1 product contain Terpene Fragrance Compounds
3.9
Fabric Sprays
1 product contain Terpene Fragrance Compounds
5.8

Products containing Terpene Fragrance Compounds

Mr. Clean · Disinfectants
Mr. Clean Antibacterial Multi Surface Cleaner - Summer Citrus
1.5
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Liquid Laundry Detergent, Original, 17 loads, 739 ml, 6 count
3.7
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Pet Odor Defense Odor Fighting Air Freshener, Fresh Scent, 250 grams
5.7
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Simply PODS +Oxi Liquid Laundry Detergent Pacs, Daybreak Fresh, 32 count
5.2
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Odor-Fighting Fade Defy PLUG Air Freshener Gain Moonlight Breeze, (1) .87 fl. oz. Oil Refill
5.7
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Odor-Fighting Fade Defy PLUG Air Freshener Refill, Mediterranean Lavender, (1) 26 mL Oil Refill
5.7
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Odor-Fighting Fade Defy PLUG Air Freshener Refill, Downy April Fresh, .87 fl. oz. Oil Refills
5.7
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Odor-Fighting Air Freshener, Heavy Duty Crisp Clean, Pack of 2, 250 g each
5.7
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Odor-Fighting Fade Defy PLUG Air Freshener, Downy April Fresh, .87 fl. oz. Oil Refill
5.7
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Small Spaces Holiday Air Freshener Winter Spruce Scent, 7.5 mL, Pack of 2
5.7
Attitude · Floor Cleaners
Attitude Floor Surfaces Cleaner
3.9
Attitude · Kitchen Cleaners
Attitude Nature+ All-Purpose Cleaner Citrus Zest
4.5
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Hygienic Clean Heavy 10x Duty Liquid Laundry Detergent, Original Scent, 1.09 L, 24 loads, HE Compatible
6.8
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Simply Clean & Fresh Liquid Laundry Detergent, Berry Blossom, 89 loads 3.78 L
3.5
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Ultra Stain Release Liquid Laundry Detergent, Original, 36 loads, 2.04 L, HE Compatible
3.5
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Plus Febreze Freshness Spring & Renewal HE Turbo Clean Liquid Laundry Detergent, 1.09 L 24 loads
3.4
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Air Freshener Spray, Odor-Fighting Room Spray, Kitchen Odor Fighter Scent, 250g, 1 Count
5.7
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze AUTO Air Freshener Vent Clip Midnight Storm Scent, 2.2 mL Car Vent Clip, Pack of 2
5.1
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Air Freshener Spray, Odor-Fighting Room Spray, Gain Moonlight Breeze Scent, 250g, 1 Count
5.9
Febreze · Fabric Sprays
Febreze Heavy Duty Odor-Fighting Fabric Refresher, Crisp Clean, 800 mL
5.8
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Car Odor-Fighting Air Freshener Vent Clip, Downy CALM, 2.2ml, 2 count
5.1
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Car Odor-Eliminating Air Freshener Vent Clip, Linen & Sky, 1 count
5.7
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze LIGHT Small Spaces Air Freshener Lavender, 7.5 mL, 1 count
5.7
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Car Odor-Fighting Air Freshener Vent Clip with Gain Scent, Island Fresh, 1 count
5.7
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze AUTO Air Freshener Vent Clip Platinum Ice Scent, 2.2 mL Car Vent Clip, Pack of 2
5.4
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Car Air Freshener Vent Clip, Midnight Storm, 1 count
4.9
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Car Odor-Eliminating Air Freshener Vent Clip with Gain Scent, Moonlight Breeze, 1 count
5.7
Febreze · Air Fresheners
Febreze Kitchen Odor Fighter Fade Defy PLUG Air Freshener Fresh Lemon Scent, .87 fl. oz. Oil Refill, 2 Count
5.7
Lysol · Kitchen Cleaners
LYSOL® KITCHEN PROTM - Power Degreaser
3.3
Lysol · Kitchen Cleaners
LYSOL® MULTI SURFACE CLEANER - Power & FreshTM Sparkling Lemon & Sunflower Essence
1.9
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Original Liquid Detergent
2.3
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Original Liquid
2.1

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.