| Cover | Oct. 20, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 20, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 333-147980 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ORIGINCLEAR, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001419793 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 26-0287664 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 13575 58th Street North |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 200 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Clearwater |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 33760 |
| City Area Code | 727 |
| Local Phone Number | 440-4603 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
