Is there a difference in bleaches?

Bleach also has a whitening and brightening effect on white clothing. There are only two main types of bleach to choose from when you are deciding which bleach to use on your laundry: chlorine bleach and oxygen bleach. However, there are also natural items that have bleaching power and can act as bleaching agents.
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Is there a difference between different brands of bleach?

The only difference is the bottle. Clorox claims to have a spill proof bottle. For the difference in price, I prefer to just be more careful pouring out of the generic bottle! I buy generic also for just plain chlorine.
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Is there a difference in bleach for disinfecting?

The key difference between bleach and disinfectant is that bleach can cause discolouration, whereas disinfectants may or may not cause discolouration. Moreover, bleach cleans and whitens surfaces while disinfectants clean and disinfect.
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Are all brands of bleach the same strength?

There are some very minor differences. Clorox is a little more careful to make sure they are always full strength, while some of the discount brands vary a little more, but they are almost always close enough that it is not a big deal.
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What is the difference between Clorox regular bleach and Clorox disinfecting bleach?

The new Clorox® Disinfecting Bleach formula contains 7.5% sodium hypochlorite, compared to 6.0% in the previous formulation. Concentrating our formula allows us to make smaller, more easily poured bottles, reduces plastic packaging and cuts down on water waste in manufacturing.
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Why does Splashless Clorox not disinfect?

Splashless bleach is a little thicker than regular household bleach. It is less likely to splash, but the sodium hypochlorite concentration is only 1-5%. It isn't strong enough to sanitize and disinfect, as the label warns, and you will be left with a lot of suds in your water!
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Is bathroom bleach the same as bleach?

sodium hypochlorite is the main ingredient in many commercial toilet bowl cleaners. The main difference between cleaning with a commercial cleaner and using plain bleach is that the commercial cleaner has agents that keep it on the porcelain so the bleach can do its job.
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Is there a difference between cheap bleach and Clorox?

Though other brands are available at under $1, people still buy Clorox that costs them $3 per bottle. What is the difference between Clorox and Bleach? Bleach made by Clorox is so popular that bleaches made by other companies are considered inferior, though, there is basically very little difference between the two.
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Is WalMart brand bleach as good as Clorox?

tim_pool_newbie. The WalMart brand (Great Value) is also 6%, so it's the same as Clorox. I've been buying the large 182 oz jugs for around $2.54 each. Someone did also post here that Aldi's is selling bleach at a much lower cost than that even.
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Are all bleaches alike?

There are only two main types of bleach to choose from when you are deciding which bleach to use on your laundry: chlorine bleach and oxygen bleach. However, there are also natural items that have bleaching power and can act as bleaching agents.
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Does the brand of hair bleach matter?

Of course, not all hair bleach is made equally, and there are several distinctions between a generic brand and the top professional hair bleach products. If you want hair that lightens properly and doesn't end up unduly damaged, you don't want just any bleach.
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What is the strongest household bleach?

The strongest bleach is Clorox Regular Bleach2, which is the best bleach for cleaning, stain removal, and whitening. It's the only bleach that can be used around the house to clean and purify a wide variety of surfaces.
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Is all Clorox bleach the same?

All bleaches are not the same

According to the Clorox website, the company's regular bleach, absent the sudsing agent, has a sodium hypochlorite concentration between 5% and 6.5%.
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What percent of bleach is in great value bleach?

Ingredients from the label

What appears on the label: Sodium Hypochlorite 6.0%, Other 94.0%.
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Is Clorox The best bleach?

Clorox Germicidal Bleach, for example, contains a concentration of 8.25 percent sodium hypochlorite, making it more effective at killing viruses and bacteria than even Clorox standard bleach. If you can't find Clorox Disinfecting or Germicidal Bleach in your area, there are other products you can use instead.
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How much sodium hypochlorite is in LA's Totally Awesome bleach?

This product does contain chemicals (sodium hypochlorite 3%) that are regulated under Section 304/CERCLA. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Use as directed. Manufacturer's Technical Support Department. Refer to page 1 (Manufacturer) for contact information.
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Can you use bleach to clean shower?

Pour 1/3 cup of Clorox® Disinfecting Bleach with CLOROMAX® into 1 gallon of water. Wipe the tub or shower walls with bleach solution. Wait 6 minutes for disinfecting. Rinse thoroughly.
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Can I use toilet bleach for clothes?

If you want to add bleach to your wash cycle to help clean your clothes, then it is more of a risk to use toilet bleach. This method is not recommended unless you have no other option, and you should be sure to dilute the bleach before putting it in your machine alongside your detergent.
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Can you use bleach to clean bathtub?

Mix ½ cup bleach into about a gallon of water. Using a sponge, coat the tub's surface with the bleach and water solution and wait 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, scrub the surface with the sponge, paying special attention to the tougher stains. Rinse the tub with cold water, being careful not to splash the bleach.
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What's the difference between concentrated bleach and regular bleach?

Concentrated bleach is an 8.25 percent solution of sodium hypochlorite, up from the regular, traditional bleach concentration of 5.25 percent. For moms, this means adding less bleach to water for laundry or household disinfection.
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Is there a difference between germicidal bleach and regular bleach?

§ The CDC Guidelines for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities (2008) defines a standard 1:100 solution of household bleach based on achieving 525–615 ppm available chlorine. This germicidal bleach is stronger than regular household bleach, so the solution is more diluted.
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Why does my bleach have chunks in it?

We're sorry to hear you experienced white clumps in your Splash-Less Bleach. While this may occur from the product being overexposed to cold temperatures and also happening during the shipping process or while in retail storage.
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What's the difference between thin and thick bleach?

What Are The Differences Between Thick And Thin Bleach? There is no difference in the chemical makeup of thick bleach and thin bleach. Both contain sodium hypochlorite which is what makes bleach. However, to win the war on germs, thick bleach has an added gelling agent that allows it to stay on surfaces for longer.
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Which bleach is best for skin?

Here is the list of best bleaches for normal skin:
  1. VLCC Insta Glow Diamond Bleach, 60. ...
  2. Oxylife Natural Radiance 5 Creme Bleach, 126g. ...
  3. Fem Fairness Naturals Gold Skin Bleach, 64g. ...
  4. NutriGlow Luster Gold Bleach Cream With Real Gold Dust & Vitamin E 300g. ...
  5. VLCC Natural Sciences Insta Glow Gold Bleach, 402g.
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