Frequently asked questions.

Mpox is a virus in the same family as cowpox virus, smallpox and several other, animal-related poxviruses.¹ According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mpox is transmitted through close, personal, often skin-to-skin contact. Exposure consists of direct contact with body fluids, lesions or scabs, or indirect contact with objects, fabrics (clothing, bedding or towels) and surfaces that have been used by someone with mpox.

1 About Mpox. CdcGov 2021. https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/mpox/about/index.html (accessed July 25, 2022).

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, disinfection is recommended for all areas where a person with mpox has spent time, as well as for items considered to be potentially contaminated. Spread from contaminated items can and does occur, so cleaning, sanitizing and disinfection play an important role, especially in healthcare settings. Those taking care of an infected individual at home or in a professional setting should wear a mask, gloves and disinfect any surfaces or sanitize linens used by the sick individual.

Per the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Emerging Viral Pathogen Policy, the following Clorox products are eligible for use against mpox:

Read more at “What’s the difference between cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting?”

Cleaning — or in this case washing — laundry, removes dust, debris and dirt from a surface, whereas sanitizing reduces the number of bacteria present to levels acceptable by public health standards. Learn more about sanitizing clothing, bedding and towels at “How to sanitize clothes, bed sheets and towels.”

You can find additional precautions from the CDC to prevent the spread of mpox at home on the CDC website.

You can find a full list of Clorox products that kill or are eligible for use against SARS-CoV-2 [here].

Yes. Clorox products that are EPA-registered against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, are expected to kill all strains of SARS-CoV-2. Visit our product catalog for a full list of products.

Bleach and other disinfectants are not suitable for consumption or injection under any circumstances. People should always read the label for proper usage instructions. Disinfecting surfaces with bleach and other disinfecting products is one of the ways to help stop the spread of COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Our products are safe when used properly. It’s critical that everyone understands the facts in order to keep themselves safe and healthy, which is why we continue to educate people about how to use disinfectants safely and effectively against COVID-19.

Currently, Clorox products are available from our retail partners at their physical store locations, through their order and pick-up services or through their online sites. Explore the Clorox lineup and click Find a Retailer on any product page to see where you can make a purchase.

Clorox sells several bleach products — some are labeled as disinfectants and others are not. To determine if a product disinfects, check the label. All our disinfecting products — registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) — prominently state their ability to kill germs.

The CDC recommends using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, however the guidance on alcohol percentage is not pertinent to disinfectants, which use different active ingredients.

Read more at “What’s the difference between cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting?”

The Clorox Company provides product information to support a safe and healthful work environment. Please find the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for our products at this link: https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/brands/safety-information/sds/.

You’ll find detailed information on all of the ingredients we use in our products on the individual product pages within our site: clorox.com. You may also access information for all of the products that Clorox manufactures on our corporate website: https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/products/ingredients-inside/

Clorox cleaning products do not contain any ingredients that will harm your septic system when used as directed.

Clorox has several products that disinfect. Below are links to each product for specific information on how to use each.

• Clorox™ Bleach Foamer
• Clorox™ Clean-Up™ Cleaner + Bleach
• Clorox™ Disinfecting Wipes
• Clorox™ Germicidal Bleach
• Clorox™ Disinfecting Bleach
• Clorox™ Toilet Bowl Cleaner with Bleach

Yes, Clorox™ Disinfecting Bleach can be used to disinfect water.

1. Remove suspended particles by filtering or letting particles settle to the bottom.
2. Pour off clear water into a clean container.
3. Add 25 drops (1/4 teaspoon) of Clorox™ Disinfecting Bleach (not scented or Clorox™ Plus® bleaches) to 2 gallons of water (4 drops to 1 quart).
4. Allow the treated water to stand for 30 minutes. Water should have a slight bleach odor. If not, repeat and wait another 15 minutes. The treated water can then be made palatable by pouring it between clean containers several times.

See more at: Clorox™ Disinfecting Bleach

Our SMART TUBE® TECHNOLOGY is a built in tube that gets all the way to the bottom of the bottle – so you don’t have to. Watch our video to help you refill all your Clorox™ SMART TUBE® TECHNOLOGY spray bottles from Clorox™, Formula 409® and Clorox™ Plus Tilex™: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHqcRJEYoAs

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