Clorox^® Disinfecting Bleach is new and improved, with a more concentrated formula* offering the same whitening, dirt-fighting and disinfecting power you love and trust, now with more power per drop.

* compared to previous Clorox® Disinfecting Bleach₂

The new Clorox^® Disinfecting Bleach formula contains 7.5% sodium hypochlorite, compared to 6.0% in the previous formulation. Concentrating our formula allows us to make smaller, more easily poured bottles, reduces plastic packaging and cuts down on water waste in manufacturing. It also enables consumers to use less bleach to achieve the same results, giving you more uses per ounce.

Dilution and usage instructions have changed for some uses, including the following instances:
-Laundry sanitization
-Sanitizing non-food-contact surfaces, garbage cans and diaper pails
-Sanitizing wooden cutting boards
-Sanitizing dishcloths and rags
-Removal of mold and mildew from hard, nonporous surfaces

Please refer to your product label for instructions.

Yes, Clorox^® Disinfecting Bleach with CLOROMAX® continues to effectively clean, disinfect, sanitize, whiten and deodorize across a variety of needs. For a complete list of the usage instructions, please view the full EPA registration at https://www.epa.gov/safepestcontrol/search-registered-pesticide-products and search for Reg. No. 5813-120.

* Final disinfecting claims pending EPA registration

You can find Clorox^® Disinfecting Bleach with CLOROMAX® at local stores by visiting the Where to Buy page. It's a good idea to call the store before going, to make sure they have it in stock. If you have any trouble finding it at a nearby store, you can also buy it online.

Clorox will be letting consumers know about the change in a variety of ways. The bottle label will have a yellow banner indicating the new concentrated formula. In many stores there will be additional signage. In addition, we will be letting consumers know via our website.

Clorox^® Disinfecting Bleach with CLOROMAX® Technology packs the effective whitening, dirt-fighting and disinfecting power you love and trust, but with more power per drop. When used as directed, the patented CLOROMAX® Technology invisibly adheres to hard surfaces, forming a protective shield that repels stains to make cleaning quicker and easier.

Clorox is always working to innovate and deliver products that delight our consumers. Concentrating our formula allows us to make smaller, more easily poured bottles, reduces plastic packaging and cuts down on water waste in manufacturing. It also enable consumers to use less bleach to achieve the same results, giving you more uses per ounce.

CLOROMAX® is our patented technology of polymers that:
• Helps reduce soil adhesion to surfaces and provides a quicker and easier clean
• Improves performance between Clorox^® Disinfecting Bleach and detergents to deliver brighter and longer-lasting whites than before

Yes. Clorox^® Disinfecting Bleach with CLOROMAX® Technology is safe when used as directed. This product is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency for numerous health-sensitive uses, such as food-contact surface sanitization and swimming pool disinfection.

When used as directed, Clorox^® Disinfecting Bleach with CLOROMAX® should not pose hazards to children, pregnant women, pets or the environment. This product is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency for numerous health-sensitive uses, such as food-contact surface sanitization and swimming pool disinfection. The protective CLOROMAX® barrier is invisible and will not harm any materials or fabrics on which bleach is approved for use.

No. We don’t recommend mixing Clorox^® Disinfecting Bleach with CLOROMAX® with other household chemicals, since toxic fumes could result.

Yes. When used as directed, Clorox^® Disinfecting Bleach with CLOROMAX® is safe to use in septic systems. The bleach breaks down rapidly to mostly salt and water.

No. Clorox^® Disinfecting Bleach with CLOROMAX® is not for personal usage.

No, Clorox^® Disinfecting Bleach with CLOROMAX® is over 90% water and is not flammable.

Clorox^® Disinfecting Bleach with CLOROMAX® disinfects and sanitizes 49 different organisms. Please check the product's EPA-registered master label for exact organisms and dosage instructions.

Please refer to your product label for complete usage instructions and information.

The efficacy of CLOROMAX® Technology will vary based on the surface, soil, environment and time elapsed since application. CLOROMAX® Technology provides maximum benefit when used as directed consistently and repeatedly on a surface. Clorox recommends a minimum of 3–5 consecutive applications to promote the easier cleaning benefit. Do not use other cleaners in between bleach surface treatments, as they may remove the CLOROMAX® protective layer.

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