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Category Archives: Disinfect

Crystallization of Bleach on Floors

Q:  I’ve seen on a few posts that mention bleach can crystallize if proper conditions are met. I work at a company that uses Clorox to sanitize the floor and some of the equipment. I find that after cleaning, when …

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Feb 22

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“Killing” Scabies

Q:  Does disinfecting with Clorox® Regular-Bleach “kill” scabies? A:  Clorox® Regular-Bleach is an EPA registered disinfectant, and any bacteria, fungus, or virus that we can state efficacy for (aka the ability to kill it when the product is used as …

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Feb 8

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Adding Extra Bleach in Rinse Cycle

Q:  Are there any health/fire/safety risks associated with adding bleach to the rinse cycle (when already used in the wash cycle) to whiten dingy cleaning rags? A:  Thanks for sending in your question — it’s a very interesting one!  There’s …

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Feb 3

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Eradicating Mildew from Fabric

Q:  How do I get mildew off sheets and towels? A:  The best question to first ask yourself is:  are these items bleachable?  If you are not sure, you can do a quick bleachability test to check: add 2 teaspoons …

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Jan 30

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Cleaning an Old Washing Machine

Q:  Can I use Clorox® Regular-Bleach in my old washing machine to clean it? A:  This is an interesting question!  My first thought is yes, but your washer is old so it depends on the condition of your machine.  If …

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Jan 25

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Disinfecting for Pets

Q:  Our cat had a nasty virus. After it was resolved I went through and cleaned his litter box area with a Clorox® Regular-Bleach and water solution to get rid of the germs. Once this dries, is it safe for …

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Jan 9

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Shelf Life & Odor

Q:  My Clorox® Regular-Bleach has lost its odor, what is the shelf life of bleach? A:  It’s important to keep track of how old your bleach is because yes, bleach doesn’t last forever!  When Clorox® Regular-Bleach is stored between 50°F …

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Dec 28

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Hepatitis A

Q:  Will using a Clorox ® Regular-Bleach solution destroy the hepatitis A virus on toilet seats? A: Yes, you can disinfect hard non-porous surfaces (like a plastic toilet seat) with a Clorox Regular-Bleach disinfecting solution as follows: Add 3/4 cup …

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Dec 19

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Sanitizing Pet Bowls

Q:  How much Clorox® Regular-Bleach is needed to sanitize pet bowls? A:  Here’s how to use Clorox® Regular-Bleach to sanitize food and water dishes for pets: Wash the bowl with soap and water. Prepare a bleach solution:  add 1 Tablespoon …

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Nov 30

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Sanitizing Colored Laundry

Q:  I use bleach to sanitize, as well as whiten, my whites.  How can I sanitize bedding, towels, and underwear that are bright or dark colors? A:  Unfortunately, there are currently no products that disinfect all colored laundry.  Our Clorox2® …

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Nov 23

Posted to Bleach Facts, Clorox 2, Disinfect, Germs by Dr. Laundry 0

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