New Clorox disinfectant is EPA registered to kill both known types of MRSA

Clorox® Pro Quaternary All-Purpose Disinfectant Cleaner can be used on a wide variety of hard, nonporous surfaces and in potential CA-MRSA “hot spots,” including shower stalls, exercise equipment and mats, whirlpool units, steam rooms, artificial turf and helmets, outdoor play equipment – as well as surfaces in other work environments, such as desks, bathrooms, handles and tables.

Using an EPA-registered disinfectant like Clorox® Pro Quaternary All-Purpose Disinfectant Cleaner is an important step to help prevent the spread of CA-MRSA. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also recommend these steps:

• Proper personal hygiene (do not share personal items, such as towels, water bottles, razors, etc.)

• Cover cuts and abrasions with clean, dry bandages until healed

• Incorporate use of an appropriate EPA-registered disinfectant to properly clean and disinfect surfaces
  
  

About Clorox® Pro Quaternary All-Purpose Disinfectant Cleaner

Clorox® Pro Quaternary All-Purpose Disinfectant Cleaner has a non-bleach based, pH-neutral formulation with a pleasant, fresh fragrance. The product’s kill claims include both known types of MRSA and other common bacteria, viruses and fungi, such as Influenza A2, Rotavirus, Hepatitis B and C, HIV-1 and HIV-2, SARS-associated Coronavirus, Trichophyton mentagrophytes (athlete’s foot fungus), Salmonella enterica and E. coli. As a quaternary (bleach free) formula, it can be used to clean and disinfect a wide variety of surfaces such as floors, stainless steel, sealed granite, glazed ceramic tiles, shower stalls and plastic and metal surfaces. The product is offered in a dilutable formula (1oz per gallon of water) and there is no rinsing required. It also meets OSHA’s bloodborne pathogen standards for HBV and HIV.

Clorox® Pro Quaternary All-Purpose Disinfectant Cleaner will be available starting May 2008. It can be purchased by contacting an authorized Clorox distributor. Visit www.cloroxprofessional.com or call (888) 797-7225 for more information.

“Quaternary” disinfectants are cleaners formulated with quaternary ammonium compounds that provide excellent cleaning and disinfecting properties.

About The Clorox Company

The Clorox Company, a leading manufacturer of cleaning and disinfecting products for the retail, health care, education, food service and recreational markets, has promoted health and wellness since its founding in 1913. Clorox markets some of consumers’ and professionals’ most trusted and recognized brand names, including its namesake bleach and cleaning products such as Clorox® Anywhere Hand Sanitizing Spray, Clorox® Pro Quaternary All-Purpose Disinfectant Cleaner, Green Works®, Formula 409®, PineSol® and Tilex®. Clorox also manufactures and markets Armor All® and STP® auto-care products, Fresh Step® and Scoop Away® cat litter, Kingsford® charcoal, Hidden Valley® and K C Masterpiece® dressings and sauces, Brita® water-filtration systems, Glad® bags, wraps and containers, and Burt's Bees® natural personal care products. Fiscal year 2007 revenues were $4.8 billion. For more information, visit www.TheCloroxCompany.com.