An independent Clean Wise evaluation of Nellie's WOW Stick Stain Remover, 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. d-Limonene carries a published classification from ECHA harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI) and is detailed in the health notices below.
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. d-Limonene carries a published classification from ECHA harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI) and is detailed in the health notices below.
d-Limonene (Solvent / fragrance) 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.
Applied neat to the spot and often left in place, which makes it the most concentrated residue in the home aside from a concentrate bottle.
There is no rinse step in normal use, so the heaviest-hazard ingredient stays on a surface the dog contacts with paws or mouth.
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.
Clean Wise has not located a current safety data sheet or technical sheet for this exact product.
Product data was captured from the manufacturer's own product page rather than a reseller listing.
No relevant independent product certification is on file.
ECHA harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI) classifies d-Limonene as Skin Sens. 1B / Asp. Tox. 1 / Aquatic Acute 1. This identifies a hazard and does not by itself establish the risk from this finished product. Risk depends on concentration, route, frequency, dilution, rinsing, residue and use.
Reduced the formula score by 10.7 of 50 points, weighted by its position in the published ingredient list.
View sourceA 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.
A traditional plant-oil soap base. Gentle on contact, but bitter and soapy if a dog licks a treated fabric before rinsing.
A palm-kernel soap base used to harden bar soaps. Low contact risk once rinsed away.
The carrier for most liquid cleaners. No exposure risk on its own.
A plant-derived humectant that softens and holds moisture.
A citrus terpene that oxidizes into airway irritants and is poorly tolerated by dogs.
Common salt, used to thicken liquid cleaners.
A readily biodegradable chelator that keeps minerals in solution.
A lemon-scented fragrance terpene and known skin sensitiser. Dogs with sensitive skin or airways can react to it.
An essential oil dogs commonly find aversive. Can irritate skin and airways, especially in small or young dogs.
A floral fragrance terpene and skin sensitizer once oxidized.
Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Water, Glycerin, Limonene, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Gluconate, Citral, Lemongrass Oil, Linalool, Declared Fragrance Allergen
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.
