Can I safely use Clorox® Scented Bleach around children, pets and pregnant women?

Yes. Used as directed, Clorox® Scented Bleach shouldn’t pose hazards to your pets, children or pregnant women. In general, it's a good idea to remove pets and children from an area when cleaning it and to follow label precautionary instructions. When out of use, as with many household cleaners, you should keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Is Clorox® Scented Bleach safe for septic systems?

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

Is it safe to mix Clorox® Scented Bleach with other household cleaning products?

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

Where can I buy Clorox® Scented Bleach?

You can find stores near you that sell Clorox® Scented Bleach on our 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.

Do Clorox® Scented Bleach products disinfect?

Yes, like Clorox® Bleach, our scented bleaches are registered disinfectants.

Clorox^®
Scented Bleach

Name: Clorox® Scented Bleach
Brand: Clorox

Kills
Covid-19
Virus*

Nothing cleans and disinfects better than Clorox.^†

Kills 99.9% of germs^‡
Cleans and disinfects
Whitest whites
Removes stains

Available In:

25 ml pouch
70 ml
250 ml
1 L
2 L

* Kills SARS-CoV-2 on hard, nonporous surfaces. Use as directed for other germs.
† vs. other bleaches
‡ Examples: Influenza A (H1N1), Hepatitis A, Rotavirus

About This Product

For Cleaning, Disinfecting and Deodorizing Hard, Nonporous Surfaces:

Pre-Wash surface.
Mop or Wipe with disinfecting solution of 1 cup (250 ml) Clorox® per 3 L of water.
Allow solution to contact surface for at least 10 minutes.

For Laundry Use:

Add detergent.
Add 1/2 cup (125 ml) of Clorox® to the bleach dispenser marked ▲. If your washing machine doesn’t have this dispenser, wait 5 minutes until the cycle starts and add the bleach in the detergent dispenser.
Add white clothes and start wash. Ensure contact with bleach for 10 minutes.

For Handwashing:

Rinse laundry to remove surface dirt.
Soak 5 minutes in a solution of your regular detergent and 100 ml (almost 1/2 cup) of Clorox® per 4 L of water.
Rinse and wash as usual.

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Can I safely use Clorox® Scented Bleach around children, pets and pregnant women?

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Yes. Used as directed, Clorox® Scented Bleach shouldn’t pose hazards to your pets, children or pregnant women. In general, it's a good idea to remove pets and children from an area when cleaning it and to follow label precautionary instructions. When out of use, as with many household cleaners, you should keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Is Clorox® Scented Bleach safe for septic systems?

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Yes. When used as directed, Clorox® Scented Bleach is safe to use in septic systems. The bleach breaks down rapidly to mostly salt and water.
Is it safe to mix Clorox® Scented Bleach with other household cleaning products?

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No. We don’t recommend mixing Clorox® Scented Bleach with other household chemicals, since toxic fumes could result.
Where can I buy Clorox® Scented Bleach?

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You can find stores near you that sell Clorox® Scented Bleach on our 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.
Do Clorox® Scented Bleach products disinfect?

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Yes, like Clorox® Bleach, our scented bleaches are registered disinfectants.