Can You Clean with Chlorine

When used properly (it should always be diluted with water before use), chlorine bleach is safe for disinfecting surfaces. It kills harmful germs and bacteria and sanitizes clothes in the laundry.

Is chlorine good for cleaning?

Chlorine works better than other disinfectants for cleaning water, as it keeps water clean over time and won’t hurt human health in low concentrations. And if you’re looking to kill bacteria on surfaces quickly and effectively, reach for chlorine-based bleach or alcohol-based disinfectants.

Can I use chlorine as a disinfectant?

Chlorine is a highly effective method of disinfection. However, while in the pipes it produces small amounts of chemicals (called “disinfection by-products”) if the source water has higher levels of dirt or germs that may react with chlorine. Chlorine is also used up quickly in water systems.