Clorox

Clorox cleaners, wipes and bleach cover household and professional surface cleaning, disinfecting and laundry care. Disinfecting Cleaning Wipes claim to kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria on hard, nonporous surfaces when used as directed.

The Clorox Company makes consumer and professional products. It began in 1913 as the Electro-Alkaline Company. Its Clorox brand covers bleach, laundry care, cleaning and disinfecting.

If you want a bleach-free cleaner, Clorox Free & Clear products are formulated without dyes, bleach or ammonia.

Wipes for small wipe-downs

Clorox Disinfecting Cleaning Wipes suit small areas you can work over by hand. On a heavily soiled surface, clean the excess dirt off first with cleaning wipes or a dry cloth, then do the disinfecting treatment.

The wet time matters. Wiping a treated surface dry early cuts that treatment short. Give the disinfectant time to work: on hard, nonporous, non-food-contact surfaces, use enough wipes to keep the area visibly wet for four minutes.

An open canister lets wipes dry out, and they can lose cleaning power over time. Close the canister tightly after use.

Cleaning spray with bleach

Clorox Clean-Up Cleaner + Bleach Spray & Mold Remover puts a bleach cleaner in a spray format. A spray is handy when you want to spread cleaner with a cloth and work on a dirty area. Keep overspray off your clothes, and follow the bottle’s directions for the surface you’re cleaning.

Match laundry care to the fabric

For bleach-safe white clothes, Clorox Disinfecting Bleach provides whitening and claims to kill 99.9% of germs in laundry when used as directed.

Clorox 2 for Colors is peroxide-based, color-safe bleach for laundry stains; for sanitizing colored laundry, Clorox identifies its Fabric Sanitizer.

For laundry sanitizing with Splash-Less or No-Splash Bleach, select a bottle specifically labeled for sanitizing, with that benefit identified only for the regular-scent formula.

Product specifications

Clorox Disinfecting Cleaning Wipes	Detail
Germ-kill claim	99.9% of viruses and bacteria on hard, nonporous surfaces when used as directed
Disinfecting wet time	Four minutes of visible surface wetness
Surface condition for the disinfection directions	Hard, nonporous, non-food-contact surfaces
Preparation for heavy soil	Remove excess dirt first with cleaning wipes or a dry cloth
Storage	Keep the canister tightly closed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clorox bleach?

Clorox is a brand that makes bleach as well as other cleaning and laundry products. Bleach and Clorox aren’t interchangeable names: its disinfecting bleach uses sodium hypochlorite, while its color-safe laundry bleach uses peroxide. The brand name alone doesn’t tell you whether a cleaner contains bleach.

Does Clorox Free & Clear disinfect?

Some products in the Clorox Free & Clear line disinfect, but the line includes both cleaners and disinfectants. Check the specific product’s label for disinfecting directions so you know you’re using the right formula for the job.

What are Clorox wipes?

Clorox disinfecting wipes clean hard, nonporous surfaces and claim to kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria when used as directed. They also remove common allergens, including pet dander, pollen particles and dust mite debris. When you’re disinfecting hard, nonporous, non-food-contact surfaces, use enough wipes to keep the surface visibly wet for four minutes.

Is Clorox owned by Procter & Gamble?

No. Procter & Gamble bought Clorox in 1957 and divested it in 1969. The brand belongs to The Clorox Company.