How to make clorox foaming cleaner

Clorox® Disinfecting Bleach Foamer Spray disinfects 99.9% of germs and leaves your bathroom sparkling clean. Powered by Clorox® Bleach, this bathroom foamer cleaner easily cuts through grime and soap scum. It also kills germs commonly found in the bathroom such as Staphylococcus aureus (staph) and Trichophyton mentagrophytes (athletes foot fungus). Foaming bleach action removes tough mold & mildew stains, so it is perfect for freshening and cleaning tubs, tile, toilets, sinks and counters. The Smart Tube™ technology insures you spray every stain-fighting drop. Behind every sparkling clean bathroom, there is Clorox® Disinfecting Bleach Foamer.

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• Have a question? Pick a topic to get answers:
• Learn how to make a Bleach Cleaning spray using bleach, water and laundry detergent.
• WHAT KIND OF BLEACH SHOULD I USE FOR HOMEMADE Bleach Cleaning SPRAY
• HOW LONG IS HOMEMADE DISINFECTANT SPRAY MADE WITH BLEACH GOOD EFFECTIVE?
• WHAT SURFACES SHOULD YOU NOT DISINFECTANT WITH BLEACH?
• CAN I ADD ESSENTIALS OILS TO HOMEMADE DISINFECTANT SPRAY MADE WITH BLEACH
• PRODUCTS THAT ARE NEVER SAFE TO MIX OR USE WITH BLEACH
• Instructions
• How do you make foam cleaner?
• What are the ingredients in Clorox Clean Up?

• Kills 99.9% of bacteria, household molds and mildew
• Cuts through grime, stains and soap scum
• Foaming bleach action removes tough mold & mildew stains
• Smart Tube™ technology ensures you spray every drop

Available In:

• 887 mL

• How to Use

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• FAQ

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To Foam:

1. Turn nozzle to ON.

To Clean Soap Scum:

1. Spray
2. Wait a few minutes.
3. Wipe with sponge.

Heavy soap scum may need two cleanings.

To Disinfect and Kill Mold and Mildew on Hard, Nonporous Surfaces:

1. Spray surface until thoroughly wet.
2. Let stand 1 minute.
3. Rinse

This product kills Staphylococcus aureus (Staph) and Trichophyton mentagrophytes (Athlete’s Foot Fungus).

To Remove Mildew Stains:

1. Spray 15–20 cm (6–8 inches) from surface until surface is thoroughly covered.
2. Allow foam to deeply penetrate mildew and problem areas.
3. Wipe with a wet sponge or cloth.
4. Rinse

Heavy mildew buildup may require longer contact time, or two cleanings. If excess foam dries on nozzle, rinse with warm water.

To Spray Every Drop:

1. Tilt bottle at a downward angle while spraying.

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Safety

AVOID PROLONGED BREATHING OF VAPOUR. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Open windows and turn on fans before use. If the vapours bother you, leave the room while this product is working.

CAUTION: IRRITANT. MAY IRRITATE EYES AND SKIN. DANGEROUS FUMES FORM WHEN MIXED WITH OTHER PRODUCTS. Do not use or mix with toilet bowl cleaners, rust removers, acids, or products containing ammonia. To do so will release hazardous gases. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not breathe fumes. Use only in a well-ventilated area. For sensitive skin or prolonged use, wear rubber gloves. Contents may be harmful if swallowed. Not recommended for use by persons with heart conditions or chronic respiratory problems such as asthma, emphysema, or obstructive lung disease.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

FIRST AID TREATMENT: Contains sodium hypochlorite. If swallowed, call a Poison Control Centre or doctor immediately. Do not induce vomiting. If in eyes, hold eye open and rinse with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, call a doctor. If on skin, rinse well with water. If on clothes, remove clothes. If breathed in, move person to fresh air.

Learn how to make a Bleach Cleaning spray using bleach, water and laundry detergent.

Updated 3/17/2020 to reflectthe Center of Disease Control’s recommendation of a 1:32 bleach dilution ratio

Saying I go through a lot of Clorox Clean Up, or similar bleach cleaners is an understatement. I have old white counter tops and a lot of them!  Lately, I have been using Wegman’s Bleach Cleaner, and I am pretty happy with it. During my latest spring cleaning session, I totally ran out, not cool considering I use this stuff everywhere and not just on my counters. I thought maybe I had a pin on Pinterest for a DIY Bleach Cleaner, this was the perfect opportunity to try it out.  After scrolling through my Pinterest feed for about 30 minutes I remembered why I was on Pinterest and found the pin for DIY Clorox Clean Up .

I had all the ingredients for my DIY bleach cleaner, and it mixed up fast! I was instantly using it on my counter tops, and it worked well, even on the coffee ring, left from my morning cup of coffee. I have not personally done the math on this, but if I had to guess, I think this would come in at under .05¢ a bottle to make.

If you are looking for a simple and effective disinfectant made with bleach without additional cleaners check out How to Make Your Own Disinfectant Spray with Bleach. It’s a simple and effective bleach solution recommended by the Center for Disease Control.

WHAT KIND OF BLEACH SHOULD I USE FOR HOMEMADE Bleach Cleaning SPRAY

The best kind of bleach to use for homemade disinfectant spray is regular unscented 5%—6% household bleach

Scented bleach versions are not registered disinfectants because they have less of the active ingredient, sodium hypochlorite. A quick scan of Clorox’s labels show that The scented bleaches contain a sodium hypochlorite concentration of 2.75%. The Regular unscented version of Clorox Bleach has a sodium hypochlorite concentration of 6%.

HOW LONG IS HOMEMADE DISINFECTANT SPRAY MADE WITH BLEACH GOOD EFFECTIVE?

Plan on using your Homemade Disinfectant Spray with bleach within 24 hours.

According to Clorox, undiluted household bleach has a shelf life of six months to one year from the date of manufacture. A diluted bleach solution has a shelf life of 24 hours. After 24 hours the sodium hypochlorite begins to break down and the solution loses efficacy.

WHAT SURFACES SHOULD YOU NOT DISINFECTANT WITH BLEACH?

Before you start using homemade disinfectant spray with bleach, it’s important to know that bleach is caustic and can damage some surfaces. That’s also why it’s important to dilute your bleach and ensure that it’s not used at full-strength. Bleach and bleach solutions are not effective on wooden surfaces, it is too porous for bleach to effectively kill germs and bacteria. Bleach also shouldn’t be used on most metals, like stainless steel, as it can damage the finish, and granite which can also be damaged by bleach.

CAN I ADD ESSENTIALS OILS TO HOMEMADE DISINFECTANT SPRAY MADE WITH BLEACH

Mixing essentials oils into your Homemade Disinfectant spray with bleach is not recommended, the effects of mixing bleach with essential oils are not well-known. Some essential oils like lemon, grapefruit and lime are acidic and could potentially create chlorine gas. Enjoy the scent of your essential oils by diffusing them after you have finished cleaning.

PRODUCTS THAT ARE NEVER SAFE TO MIX OR USE WITH BLEACH

It is also important to mention you should never mix common household chemicals with homemade cleaning products. They may react to produce toxic or deadly compounds. Before doing any mixing, always read the product labels first.

• Ammonia  -Never combine ammonia-based cleaners with chlorine bleach or products containing bleach, such as powdered dishwasher detergent. The fumes they’ll create are extremely dangerous.
• Vinegar– Bleach and Vinegar produce dangerous chlorine gas which is an irritant to the respiratory system.
• Rubbing alcohol– Combined they create chloroform, which can knock you out, and if you breathe in too much it can be deadly.
• Lemon Juice- Never mix bleach with lemon juice or anything acidic because the combination creates toxic chlorine gas.

Materials

• 2 tablespoons bleach
• 1 Teaspoon of Laundry Detergent
• 4 cups of Water

Tools

• Empty 1 quart Plastic Spray Bottle
• 1 small funnel (helpful but not necessary)

Instructions

1. Rinse out the plastic spray bottle, add the bleach and laundry detergent. This is where the funnel is helpful!
2. Fill the remainder of the bottle with tap water. Shake to mix.
3. Now your are ready to start cleaning!

Notes

There are a few recipes floating around for similar bleach cleaners. One calls for liquid dish detergent to be mixed in instead of laundry detergent. The only detergent that comes to mind that would be safe for this cleaner is Dawn Non Ultra Original Scent Dishwashing Liquid  as most of the dish detergents now have ammonia in them. Ammonia mixed with bleach creates highly toxic fumes. I opted to avoid the dish detergent all together. Please read your labels if it has ammonia in it the label will say “Do not mix with bleach”

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