Clorox® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX®

Clorox^®
Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX®

(26 reviews, 3.9 of 5)

You wouldn’t hire a kinda-respectable babysitter or eat kinda-fresh sushi, so why not clean with an outstanding bleach?

• Helps reduce soil adhesion to surfaces and provides a quicker clean
• Delivers brighter and longer-lasting whites by improving performance between Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ and detergents
• Disinfects to kill 99.9% of germs and bacteria

New Clorox® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® now keeps clothes whiter longer and cleans and protects surfaces.

Some usage directions have changed; see updated instructions for Clorox® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX®.

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About This Product

To clean: Pre-wash
Surface.
Wipe
Area with a solution of ½ cup of Clorox® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® per gallon of water.
Allow
Solution to contact surface for at least 5 minutes.
Rinse
Well and air dry.
To sanitize: Wash
Rinse and wipe surface are with a solution of 2 teaspoons of bleach per gallon of water for at least 2 minutes.
Let
Air dry.

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What's new in Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® ?

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We have reformulated our flagship product —Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ — to make our product even better. While maintaining versatile, affordable and powerful cleaning performance, Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® now solves two crucial and unmet needs:
• Keeps clothes whiter longer* —every time they are washed in the laundry

• Cleans and protects surfaces —for an easier and faster clean

*Based on stain removal vs. detergent alone
What is CLOROMAX® Technology?

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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^® Regular Bleach₂ and detergents to deliver brighter and longer-lasting whites than before
What are the changes in bleach concentration?

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The new Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® Technology formula contains 6.0% sodium hypochlorite, compared to 8.25% in the previous formulation. With the addition of CLOROMAX® Technology, the additional concentration of sodium hypochlorite is not necessary to deliver the confidence of a Clorox® Clean that our consumers know and trust.
Is CLOROMAX® Technology safe?

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Yes. Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ 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 emergency water disinfection, food contact surface sanitization and swimming pool disinfection.
Is CLOROMAX® technology harmful to my family, pets or the environment? Will it ruin surfaces, equipment or clothes?

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When used as directed, Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ 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 emergency water disinfection, 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.
Is it safe to mix Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® with other household cleaning products?

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No. We don’t recommend mixing Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® with other household chemicals, since toxic fumes could result.
Is Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® safe for septic systems?

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Yes. When used as directed, Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® is safe to use in septic systems. The bleach breaks down rapidly to mostly salt and water.
Can I use Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® to gargle, brush my teeth, or clean cuts and scrapes?

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No. Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® is not for personal usage.
Is Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® flammable?

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No, Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® is over 90% water and is not flammable.
What is the shelf life of Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX®?

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Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® should be replaced every year. Store this product upright in a cool, dry area, away from direct sunlight and heat to avoid deterioration.
What organisms does Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® kill?

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Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® disinfects and sanitizes 64 different organisms. Please check the product's EPA-registered master label for exact organisms and dosage instructions.
Where can I find information and usage instructions for Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX®?

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Click here to find usage information and usage instructions.
Are the usage/dilution instructions different? If so, how?

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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 see the usage chart for a full list of changes.
How long does it take for the CLOROMAX® Technology to create a protective shield? How many times do I have to use it? If I use other cleaners in between bleaching, will they take away the CLOROMAX® shield?

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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.
Is Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® Technology still safe to use in emergency situations (i.e., natural disasters, disinfecting drinking water, etc.)?

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Yes. Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® Technology is still approved by the EPA for emergency water disinfection. See the EPA registration (Reg. No. 5813-114, located at https://www.epa.gov/safepestcontrol/search-registered-pesticide-products) for complete instructions for emergency water disinfection.
Will Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® still disinfect and sanitize?

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Yes, Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® continues to effectively clean, disinfect, sanitize, whiten and deodorize across a variety of needs. In fact, our bleach now disinfects and sanitizes the same germs as before plus 21 more, for a total of 64 germs*. 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. 5813-114.

* Final disinfecting claims pending EPA registration
Where can I get coupons for Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX®?

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Check the Coupons page to see if there are coupons available for Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX®. And sign up for the Clorox® newsletter to find out about new coupons via e-mail.
Where can I buy Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX®?

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You can find Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ 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.
Is the new Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® more expensive?

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No, Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® does not cost more.
How is Clorox letting people know about the new formulation?

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Clorox will be letting consumers know about the change in a variety of ways. The bottle label will have a gold shield promoting the new patented CLOROMAX® Technology. In many stores there will be additional signage. In addition, we will be letting consumers know via our advertising, public relations materials, website and social media.
What are the benefits of Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® Technology and how is it different from the previous formulation?

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Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® Technology packs the effective whitening, dirt-fighting and disinfecting power you love and trust, plus it protects surfaces* and keeps clothes whiter longer† for a powerful, protecting and easier clean. 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.

* By reducing soil adhesion
† vs. Clorox^® Performance Bleach₁
Why did you reformulate when there wasn’t anything wrong with the current version?

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Clorox is always working to innovate and deliver products that delight our consumers. New Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® Technology packs the effective whitening, dirt-fighting and disinfecting power you love and trust. Now, it also protects surfaces and keeps clothes whiter longer for a powerful, protecting and easier clean.
Does the lower concentration of sodium hypochlorite mean that this bleach is less effective on germs? Will it still whiten as well? Will it still kill mold and mildew?

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New Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® delivers the effective cleaning and whitening power that you love and trust, now with the added benefit of surface protection. In fact, Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® is now registered to disinfect and sanitize 4 more germs (for a total of 49 individual germs, compared with 45 germs killed with the previous Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂). The use instructions and dilutions have changed for some individual organism disinfections —
please see the EPA registration master label (Reg. No. 5813-111, located at https://iaspub.epa.gov/apex/pesticides/f?p=PPLS:1) for detailed disinfection instructions. Clorox^® Regular Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® still effectively kills mold and mildew, and removes their stains.

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