How to Disinfect Your Toilet

Wear gloves while disinfecting

Wear disposable gloves when cleaning and disinfecting the bathroom – gloves should be discarded after each cleaning. If using reusable gloves, gloves should be dedicated for surface-cleaning and disinfection. They shouldn’t be used for other purposes.¹

How to Disinfect Your Toilet

Clorox® Performance™ Disinfecting Bleach (DIN 02488655):

1. Flush

   Flush the toilet.
2. Pour

   Pour 80 mL (1/3 cup) of Clorox® Performance™ Disinfecting Bleach into bowl.
3. Scrub

   Brush entire bowl, including under rim, with a scrub brush or mop.
4. Wait & Flush

   Allow surface to remain wet for 6 minutes before flushing again.

Clorox® Disinfecting Concentrated Bleach (DIN 02488590):

1. Flush

   Flush the toilet.
2. Pour

   Pour 80 mL (1/3 cup) of Clorox® Disinfecting Concentrated Bleach into bowl.
3. Scrub

   Brush entire bowl, including under rim, with a scrub brush or mop.
4. Wait & Flush

   Allow surface to remain wet for 6 minutes before flushing again.

Clorox® Disinfecting Liquid Bleach (DIN 02459116):

1. Flush

   Flush the toilet.
2. Pour

   Pour 120 mL (1/2 cup) of Clorox® Disinfecting Liquid Bleach into bowl.
3. Scrub

   Brush entire bowl, including under rim, with a scrub brush or mop.
4. Wait & Flush

   Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before flushing again.

When you’re finished

Following the cleaning and disinfecting of the bathroom, change your clothing and place them in a hamper or laundry bag to avoid cross-contamination.

1. According to Saskia Popescu, PhD, MPH, MA, CIC, a senior hospital infection prevention epidemiologist at HonorHealth and paid Clorox consultant.