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Clorox FreshGuard™ Laundry Odor Remover
Fresh Meadow
Free up your laundry day and take the ugh out of odors with Clorox FreshGuard™ Laundry Odor Remover. This 3-in-1 odor fighting solution delivers fresh clothes, a long-lasting scent and a fresh machine. This laundry additive works the first time, so you can skip the rewash and save time. Bleach free and color safe, this versatile laundry additive is safe for all washable fabrics, from delicates to baby clothes and everything in between.*
- 3-in-1 results: fresh clothes, fresh scent and a fresh machine
- End the dreaded rewash cycle and get odors out the first time
- Wipes out sweat, smoke, mildew and pet stink
- 4x odor fighting power vs. detergent alone†
Available in: 42 oz. and 80 oz.
Scent: Fresh Meadow
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| Feature | Current Product | ||
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| Best For | Heavy-duty odor removal in the wash — rescuing laundry that would normally need to be rewashed | Quickly refreshing lightly worn clothes between washes without using a washing machine | Removing stains in laundry & fabrics around the home while brightening colors and whites |
| Odor Removal Efficacy | 4x odor-fighting power vs. detergent alone*; wipes out tough sweat, smoke, mildew and pet odors * vs. leading Free & Clear detergent on mold/mildew odors. | Neutralizes everyday odors on lightly worn clothes rather than simply masking them; designed for clothes that don’t need a full wash | Removes odors alongside tough stains as part of a 3-in-1 fabric treatment |
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| Cleaning Power | 3-in-1 odor solution that freshens clothes, provides lasting scent and helps freshen the washing machine | 4-in-1 refresh: removes odors, fights wrinkles, reduces static and lifts pet hair in 15 minutes | 3-in-1 formula that removes stains and odors while brightening colors and whites |
| Formula Profile | Bleach-free, color-safe laundry additive to neutralize deep-set odors, leave long-lasting scent and refresh your machine | Bleach-free wet dryer towelette with odor-fighting fragrance and fabric conditioners; works with low or no heat | Bleach-free, dye-free, & color-safe stain remover formulated to remove stains and odors and brighten fabrics |
| Fabric Compatibility | Safe for all washable fabrics, from delicates to baby clothes. Not intended for use on silk or wool | Most dryer-safe fabrics, including denim, linen, cashmere, wool and synthetics; avoid silk, leather, suede and embellished garments | Washable colors and whites, plus carpet, couches, upholstery, pet beds, and other soft surfaces that can’t go in the wash; safe for fabrics and colors when used as directed |
How to use FreshGuard™ Laundry Odor Remover | Fresh Meadow
To remove odors:
- Add detergent and clothing.
- Add measured amount of Clorox FreshGuard™ to fabric softener compartment or directly to rinse cycle wash.
- Rinse cap after use.
For best results, do not mix with laundry detergents in the main wash compartment. This product works in the rinse cycle exclusively. Safe to use on most washable fabrics. Not intended for use on silk or wool. Not for use on materials that cannot be washed in washing machines.
View the ingredient listat SmartLabel to see what's inside.
* When used as directed.
† vs. leading Free & Clear detergent on mold/mildew odors.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. We don't recommend mixing Clorox FreshGuard™ with other household chemicals.
Simply add Clorox FreshGuard™ Laundry Odor Remover to the fabric softener compartment of your washer (or directly into the rinse cycle wash) for your smelliest laundry loads.
No need, Clorox FreshGuard™ Laundry Odor Remover is a ready-to-use product. Simply pour into your fabric softener compartment or directly into the rinse cycle wash.
Yes! Clorox FreshGuard™ Laundry Odor Remover works on both colored clothing and whites.
Clorox FreshGuard™ Laundry Odor Remover can be used on washable fabrics. It is not intended for use on silk or wool. Do not use it on materials that cannot be washed in washing machines.
No, Clorox FreshGuard™ Laundry Odor Remover contains no bleach, and can be used on both colored clothing and whites.
The product has a new name and updated packaging to highlight its key benefit: tackling and neutralizing tough laundry odors the first time. The core formula remains the same. Ingredient names can appear differently across suppliers and regulatory or technical documents. While the names may be different, the ingredients and formula remain the same.
Ingredient names can appear differently across suppliers and regulatory or technical documents. While the names may be different, the ingredients and formula remain the same. Some ingredients can also be known by more than one name, similar to how a person may use a nickname or their full name.
The packaging has been updated to reflect the new name and product focus on odor removal benefits, however the core formula for this product remains the same. As of March 2026, the new packaging with the Clorox FreshGuard™ Laundry Odor Remover name is on shelves nationwide.
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