An independent Clean Wise evaluation of Febreze Febreze Odor-Fighting Fabric Refresher, Downy Calm, 27 fl oz, built from the published ingredient disclosure, intended use and directions.
Usable in a dog household when the label directions are followed exactly, based on the manufacturer's own complete ingredient list.
Scored from primary manufacturer data with the exact formula version confirmed.
One deterministic 100-point model, displayed on the shared 0.0–10.0 Wise scale.
Usable in a dog household when the label directions are followed exactly, based on the manufacturer's own complete ingredient list.
Alcohol Denat. (Solvent) carries the heaviest documented hazard profile in this formula and sets the ceiling for the ingredient score.
Clean Wise scores conservatively where a printed ingredient has no reference record yet. This is a Clean Wise research gap, not a manufacturer failing.
Sprayed onto soft surfaces a dog lies on, with no rinse, and creates airborne droplets at nose height during use.
Transparency measures how much of the formula the maker publishes, not how good the formula is. A fully disclosed poor formula still earns full transparency points.
A current SDS or technical data sheet is on file for this product.
Product data was captured from a retailer listing because primary manufacturer data was not available.
No relevant independent product certification is on file.
A workable everyday option when the directions are followed closely.
Canadian retailers on record. Stock and price vary by store and province.
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.
Drying alcohol. Evaporates quickly but is toxic if ingested wet.
A corn-derived molecule that traps odour compounds rather than masking them.
An EU-declarable fragrance allergen. Printed because it is a known contact sensitizer.
A low-odour fragrance carrier with modest toxicity.
A floral fragrance terpene and skin sensitizer once oxidized.
A mild food-grade emulsifier used to blend oils into water.
An inert silicone that adds slip and shine. Not absorbed, but it does not biodegrade.
A pH buffer used in odour sprays.
A soil-suspending polymer in detergents. Low acute hazard, poorly biodegradable.
Water, Ethanol, Cyclodextrin, Declared Fragrance Allergen, Dipropylene Glycol, Linalool, Polysorbate, Dimethicone, Sodium Maleate, Alkoxylated Polyethyleneimine, Didecyldimethylammonium Chloride, Castor Oil, Benzisothiazolinone, Sodium Citrate
No third-party certification is confirmed for this product yet. We only list programs we can verify from the brand or the certifying body.
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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.