Clorox® Anywhere® Hard Surface™ Daily Sanitizing Spray

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Q. What is Clorox® Anywhere® Hard Surface™ daily sanitizing spray and how does it work?

A. Clorox® Anywhere® Hard Surface™ daily sanitizing spray is strong enough to kill 99.9% of common household bacteria, but gentle enough to be used on surfaces around kids, pets and food.* It's pH-balanced to work at a low concentration and be as gentle as soap and water. It leaves no harsh fumes or residue and will not whiten surfaces. It is an EPA registered sanitizer (EPA Reg. No. 5813-85).

*When used as directed on hard, nonporous surfaces.

Q. Is Clorox® Anywhere® Hard Surface™ daily sanitizing spray registered with the EPA or any other governing body?

A. Yes, Clorox® Anywhere® Hard Surface™ daily sanitizing spray is registered with the EPA as a hard, nonporous surface sanitizer, under EPA Reg. No. 5813-85.

Q. Where can Clorox® Anywhere® Hard Surface™ daily sanitizing spray be used?

A. Clorox® Anywhere® Hard Surface™ daily sanitizing spray can be used in every room of the house, on hard, nonporous surfaces including: highchairs, changing tables, sinks, plastic cutting boards, countertops, doorknobs and lunch boxes. For a full list go to the Usage section of Clorox.com.

Q. What is in Clorox® Anywhere® Hard Surface™ daily sanitizing spray?

A. Clorox® Anywhere® Hard Surface™ daily sanitizing spray starts with very pure water and refined bleach. The product is then pH balanced so that it remains both gentle and effective for a full year. The concentration of sodium hypochlorite (bleach) in Clorox® Anywhere® Hard Surface™ daily sanitizing spray is 0.0095%. The result is a product that is gentle as water, but strong enough to kill 99.9% of common household bacteria on hard, nonporous surfaces. This means it is gentle enough to use on surfaces around kids, pets and food.

Q. Clorox® Anywhere® Hard Surface™ daily sanitizing spray contains bleach. Is it color and fabric safe?

A. Clorox® Anywhere® Hard Surface™ daily sanitizing spray should not whiten or bleach surfaces, nor should it damage fabrics or clothing, due to its low bleach concentration. That said, it is intended for use on hard, nonporous surfaces.

Q. Is Clorox® Anywhere® Hard Surface™ daily sanitizing spray safe for all surfaces?

A. Clorox® Anywhere® Hard Surface™ daily sanitizing spray kills 99.9% of common household bacteria on hard, nonporous surfaces including: Ceramic Tile, chrome, Corian® countertops, Formica® laminate, glass, sealed granite, linoleum, sealed marble, metal, plastic, glazed porcelain, stainless steel, tile, vinyl.

And is also ok to use on:

  • Hard surfaces around Kids: children's toys, high chairs, play tables, changing tables, diaper pails, strollers
  • Surfaces around Food: counters, plastic cutting board, kitchen tools, lunch boxes, refrigerators, kitchen appliances
  • Surfaces around Pets: pet bowls, feeding dishes, litter box (empty or outside of litter boxes)
  • Surfaces around the house: sinks, stovetops, counter tops, range tops

Q. Can I clean with Clorox® Anywhere® Hard Surface™ daily sanitizing spray?

A. Clorox® Anywhere® Hard Surface™ daily sanitizing spray is great for light-duty everyday cleaning, but it is first and foremost a sanitizing spray designed to gently kill 99.9% of bacteria on hard, nonporous surfaces, including those around kids, pets and food.

Q. Do I have to wipe after spraying Clorox® Anywhere® Hard Surface™ daily sanitizing spray?

A. You can wipe up if you want to, but Clorox® Anywhere® Hard Surface™ daily sanitizing spray is so gentle you don't need to do so. Just spray on hard, nonporous surfaces, and after two minutes, 99.9% of common household bacteria will be eliminated.* So you can then wipe it up, or just walk away knowing the liquid will evaporate leaving behind no harmful residue.

*When used as directed.

Q. Can you ingest Clorox® Anywhere® Hard Surface™ daily sanitizing spray directly?

A. Clorox® Anywhere® Hard Surface™ daily sanitizing spray should not be ingested, but it is gentle enough to be used on food-contact surfaces without rinsing or wiping after spraying.

Q. Can I spray Clorox® Anywhere® Hard Surface™ daily sanitizing spray directly on food?

A. Clorox® Anywhere® Hard Surface™ daily sanitizing spray is not intended for use on food. It is excellent, however, for use on food contact surfaces including plastic cutting boards, serving trays, kitchen tools and plastic containers.

Q. What does "hard surface" mean?

A. Hard surface means a surface is hard and nonporous. Examples include plastic, porcelain, stainless steel, ceramic, chrome, laminate like Formica® counters, glass, sealed granite, linoleum, metal, vinyl and finished wood. This product is not intended for use on soft, porous surfaces such as fabric, carpeting, grout, or unfinished woods (e.g., wood cutting boards).

Q. What are the benefits of sanitizing?

A. Sanitizing kills bacteria that may cause many illnesses. This is important because bacteria can last for up to 72 hours on surfaces like kitchen and bathroom counters, toilet seats and children's toys, and in some cases the surface may be contaminated with bacteria even when they're not visibly soiled.

Q. How much of a problem is bacteria? Do I really need to worry about sanitizing everything in my home?

A. No, you don't need to sanitize everything in your home all the time. There are surfaces you will want to sanitize more often—like plastic cutting boards and other food contact surfaces to help reduce the spread of harmful bacteria, like E. Coli and Salmonella choleraesuis. Bacteria from the kitchen and bathroom can quickly spread throughout the home by traveling on our hands from one surface to another, so it is important to manage the spread of bacteria on frequently touched surfaces. Bacteria can survive on the bathroom doorknob or the kids' toys for up to 72 hours, leaving plenty of time for them to be picked up by another family member.

Q. How long does it take to sanitize?

A. The product takes two minutes to kill 99.9% of common household bacteria on hard, nonporous surfaces. After that time, you can wipe up or let the liquid evaporate without leaving behind any harmful residue.*

*Always follow label directions.

Q. Does anyone I know and trust recommend use of Clorox® Anywhere® Hard Surface™ daily sanitizing spray?

A. Yes, Clorox® Anywhere® Hard Surface™ daily sanitizing spray is recommended by a number of individuals, organizations and publications. Among those recommending it are the president of the National Association of Childcare Professionals, Parents magazine, Woman's Day magazine, and The National Parenting Center.

FORMICA is a registered trademark of the Formica Corporation. CORIAN is a registered trademark of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company or its affiliates.

Always read and follow precautions and usage directions before using cleaning products. Always store cleaning products out of reach of children.