Febreze Odor-Fighting Fabric Refresher, Downy April Fresh, 700 mL
Submit correction or new panelAn independent Clean Wise evaluation of Febreze Febreze Odor-Fighting Fabric Refresher, Downy April Fresh, 700 mL, built from the published ingredient disclosure, intended use and directions.
- Category
- Fabric Sprays
- Form
- liquid
- Dilution
- Ready to use
- Drying
- No wait required
- UPC
- 00030772089033
- Brand
- Febreze
Follow manufacturer directions carefully. This category often includes concentrated cleaners, products that need proper dilution, or that require adequate drying time before dog contact.
Scored from a complete published ingredient disclosure and directions.
Why It Scored 7.5
Our independent, evidence-based evaluation of this product across every Clean Wise exposure category, scored for how the product is actually used. Sponsorship is never an input. Cleaning performance is shown separately below and does not affect this score.
- Ingestion, skin sensitivity, developmental and licking-risk factors for puppies.
- Overall household exposure and ingestion factors for adult dogs.
- Floor-contact residue, irritation and drying-time considerations.
- Fragrance load, aerosols and airborne irritation.
- How exposure lands on toys, bowls, floors and surfaces dogs mouth on. Higher = lower risk.
- Biodegradability, aquatic considerations and packaging.
- Whether the manufacturer publishes the full ingredient list. Undisclosed formulas score 0 and receive a Red Paw Alert.
Cleaning strength cannot be measured reliably from an ingredient list, so it is kept as separate information and is excluded from the Clean Wise safety score.
Clean Wise Verdict
A workable everyday option when the directions are followed closely.
Where to Buy
Canadian retailers on record. Stock and price vary by store and province.
Why this score: ingredient transparency
Transparency is scored on its own, before anything else. It measures how much of this formula the maker actually publishes — not how good the formula is.
Solid disclosure. The published list is complete enough for the ratings below to be evidence-based.
- Ingredients published
- 12
- Matched to our library
- 12 of 12
- List recognised
- 100%
- Source
- SmartLabel / SDS
- Water — The carrier for most liquid cleaners. No exposure risk on its own.
- Castor Oil — A plant oil used to solubilise fragrance and condition coats.
- Ethanol — Drying alcohol. Evaporates quickly but is toxic if ingested wet.
- PEG / PPG Polyether — A polyether carrier used to blend and stabilise. Low acute toxicity, poorly biodegradable.
- Fragrance — An undisclosed blend that can contain dozens of compounds. A common trigger for respiratory irritation in dogs.
- Cyclodextrin — A corn-derived molecule that traps odour compounds rather than masking them.
Ingredient Breakdown
Disclosed ingredients in the order they appear on the label, with our independent assessment where we hold reference data.
The carrier for most liquid cleaners. No exposure risk on its own.
A plant oil used to solubilise fragrance and condition coats.
Drying alcohol. Evaporates quickly but is toxic if ingested wet.
A polyether carrier used to blend and stabilise. Low acute toxicity, poorly biodegradable.
An undisclosed blend that can contain dozens of compounds. A common trigger for respiratory irritation in dogs.
A corn-derived molecule that traps odour compounds rather than masking them.
An inert silicone that adds slip and shine. Not absorbed, but it does not biodegrade.
A soil-release polymer that clings to fabric so some residue stays on bedding.
A pH buffer used in odour sprays.
A quat disinfectant. Irritating to paws and mouth tissue, and toxic if licked while wet.
Water, Castor Oil, Ethanol, PEG / PPG Polyether, Fragrance, Cyclodextrin, Dimethicone, Polyethyleneimine (Alkoxylated), Sodium Maleate, Didecyldimonium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Benzisothiazolinone
Transparency Score
Certifications
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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.