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Is Universal Cleaner safe to use around pets?Updated a day ago

TL;DR: Yes. Universal Cleaner is fragrance-free, phosphate-free, and Sensitive Choice approved by the National Asthma Council of Australia. That makes it a safer option for homes with pets than most conventional cleaners. As with any cleaning product, keep pets off surfaces while cleaning and let surfaces dry fully before pet contact.


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Koh Universal Cleaner safe for homes and surfaces
Koh Universal Cleaner product features

Is Universal Cleaner safe for dogs, cats, and other pets?

Yes. Koh Universal Cleaner is a two-ingredient formula (potassium hydroxide and reverse osmosis water) with no fragrance, no parabens, no phosphates, no chlorine, and no bleach. It's Sensitive Choice approved by the National Asthma Council of Australia, Allergy UK certified, and Eczema Association of Australasia certified. These are stronger indicators of pet-home suitability than generic pet-safe marketing claims because they're issued by independent bodies that test for irritants. Fewer irritants in the air and on surfaces means fewer triggers for pets with sensitive noses, paws, or skin. As with any cleaning product, keep pets off surfaces while cleaning and let surfaces dry fully before allowing pet contact.

✓ Why it works in pet homes

Two ingredients only. No fragrance (dogs and cats have far more sensitive noses than humans). No phosphates, parabens, chlorine, or bleach. GECA eco-certified, Sensitive Choice approved, Allergy UK certified, and Eczema Association of Australasia certified.

Fragrance-free No harsh fumes Sensitive Choice GECA certified

⚠ Standard cleaning-product caution

As with any cleaning product, don't spray it directly onto pets. Keep pets off the surface while you're cleaning. Store the bottle out of reach. Ventilate the room as you would with any cleaner.

Don't spray on pets Store out of reach Ventilate

How should I clean when pets are around?

Move pets to another room while you're cleaning. Spray Koh Universal Cleaner, let it sit for 10 to 30 seconds, wipe clean with a microfibre cloth, and let the surface dry fully before letting pets back. Drying time matters most for floors and low surfaces where paws land. For pet food and water bowls, follow up with a rinse using a damp cloth before refilling. Ventilate the room during cleaning and don't spray near a pet's face or onto a pet directly. Keep the bottle out of reach when not in use.

✓ Three-step pet-safe clean

1

Move pets to another room before you start. Closed door, separate space, no curious sniffing.

2

Spray, wait, wipe. 10 to 30 seconds contact time, then wipe clean with a microfibre cloth. Ventilate the room if possible.

3

Let surfaces dry fully before letting pets back. For pet food bowls, rinse with a damp cloth before refilling.

Can I use Universal Cleaner on pet accidents?

Yes, for the surface-cleaning part of the job. Koh Universal Cleaner lifts urine, vomit, and other pet mess from hard floors, tiles, sealed floorboards, vinyl, and most sealed surfaces. For carpet and upholstery, spot test a hidden area first because alkaline cleaners can affect certain dyes and finishes. Then treat with a light spray and blot with a clean cloth. Don't scrub, which can drive the stain deeper into the fibres. For lingering odour on fabric, follow up with an enzyme-based pet odour treatment. Koh Universal Cleaner is a surface cleaner that lifts the visible stain, not a dedicated odour neutraliser.

✓ Hard surfaces

Tiles, sealed floorboards, vinyl, laminate. Spray, wait, wipe. Then rinse with a damp cloth and let dry before pets return.

Spray and wipe Damp rinse

✓ Carpets and upholstery

Spot test a hidden area first. Light spray, blot with a clean cloth, don't scrub. For lingering odour, follow up with an enzyme-based treatment designed for pet stains.

Spot test first Blot, don't scrub
Koh Universal Cleaner 2L

Universal Cleaner

Fragrance-free. Sensitive Choice approved. Better for pet homes. No phosphates, no parabens, no bleach.

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Last reviewed: April 2026

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