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Clorox® Regular-Bleach
Tried and true for over six generations, Clorox® Regular-Bleach remains the most trusted brand of bleach for a cleaner, healthier home and the brightest of laundry whites.
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Have a question about Clorox® Regular Bleach? You’ll find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions below. Can’t find the answer you need? Feel free to call us at 1-800-292-2200.
Clorox® Regular-Bleach Cleaner
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Do Scented Clorox® Bleach products and Clorox® Splashless bleach disinfect?
Our scented and Clorox® Splashless bleaches are not registered disinfectants. If you need a registered disinfectant, you can purchase Clorox® Regular-Bleach at almost any store that sells laundry products. Make sure that "Disinfects" or "Kills germs" appears on the label.
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Can Clorox® Regular-Bleach be used to disinfect water?
Yes. When boiling off water for 1 minute is not possible in an emergency situation, you can disinfect your drinking water with Clorox® Regular-Bleach as follows:
1. Remove suspended particles by filtering or letting particles settle to the bottom.
2. Pour off clear water into a clean container.
3. Add 8 drops of Clorox® Regular-Bleach (not scented or Clorox® Plus® bleaches) to one gallon of water (2 drops to 1 quart). For cloudy water, use 16 drops per gallon of water (4 drops to 1 quart).
4. Allow the treated water to stand for 30 minutes. Water should have a slight bleach odor. If not, repeat and wait another 15 minutes. The treated water can then be made palatable by pouring it between clean containers several times.
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What organisms does Clorox® Regular-Bleach kill?
- Bacteria
- Staphylococcus aureus (Staph.)
- Salmonella choleraesuis
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Streptococcus pyogenes (Strep.)
- Escherichia coli O157:H7 (E. coli)
- Shigella dysenteriae
- Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
- Fungi
- Trichophyton mentagrophytes (can cause Athlete’s Foot)
- Candida albicans (a yeast)
- Viruses
- Rhinovirus Type 17 (a type of virus that can cause colds)
- Influenza A (Flu virus)
- Hepatitis A virus
- Rotavirus
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
- HIV-1 (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)*
- Herpes simplex Type 2
- Rubella virus
- Adenovirus Type 2
- Cytomegalovirus
* For health care settings only.
To disinfect: Use 3/4 cup of Clorox® Regular-Bleach per gallon of water. Wash, wipe or rinse items with water, then apply bleach solution. Let stand 5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and air dry.
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Is Clorox® Regular-Bleach safe for septic systems?
When used as directed, Clorox® Regular-Bleach is safe for use in septic systems. The bleach breaks down rapidly to mostly salt and water.
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Can I use Clorox® Regular-Bleach to gargle, brush my teeth or clean cuts and scrapes?
No. Clorox® Regular-Bleach is not for personal usage.
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Is Clorox® Regular-Bleach flammable?
No, Clorox® Regular-Bleach is 90% water and is not flammable.
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What is the shelf life of Clorox® Regular-Bleach?
Clorox® Regular-Bleach should be replaced every year and stored as directed for optimum performance.
Always read and follow precautions and usage directions before using cleaning products. Always store cleaning products out of reach of children.
The truth about bleach
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Bleach and Public Health
The world’s leading public health agencies recommend bleach as a disinfectant to help control the spread of pathogens that can cause infections and other health threats. For years, bleach has helped purify water — particularly during times of disaster. Disinfectants also help kill germs that can make people sick, including MRSA, Staph, Norovirus and C. diff. Right now, families are looking for ways to protect themselves…
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Bleach and the Environment
Bleach does not harm the environment
Household bleach begins and ends as salt water in a fully sustainable cycle. There’s a significant difference between "bleaching" — the name often associated with the manufacturing of paper products — and household bleach. During consumer use and disposal, about 95 percent to 98 percent of household bleach quickly breaks down. The remaining two percent to…
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