Clorox Zero Splash Bleach Packs, Regular Scent, 8.9 oz, 12 Count

I couldn't pass up the chance to try Clorox's Solid Bleach Packs and what better way to see if they work than to conduct a couple of tests at home.

Test #1 - Laundry. I decided to try one pack on our whites - some washcloths and bath towels - by running them through a normal wash and rinse cycle. Followed directions for a small load. Filled up our washer with hot water and added our regular laundry detergent. Instructions said to wait 5 minutes after starting the machine before putting in a single bleach pack. From the washer into the dryer and when the towels came out, they were soft and fluffy and the whites were back to being white again - photo included!

Test #2 - The Toilet. Not to be indelicate, but I wanted to see if the bleach pack would dissolve and work it's magic here as well. Flushed once, then as the water was filling up the bowl, dropped a pack in and used the brush to stir. It began to dissolve right away. I swished the Clorox around the bowl and scrubbed under the rim. I then let it "sit" (about 15 minutes) and flushed again. Perfect. Another success to report!

The results are in. The Clorox Solid Bleach Packs are a keeper. No need to measure, water-activated, no splashing liquid and, best of all, they are very convenient to use.

They have my seal of approval!!

Let me start by saying these are great for more than just washing your white clothes. Not only are they great because there is no heavy bottle to pour, but also, no splashing to cause unwanted bleach stains. I found that the new high efficiency washers tend to get an odor that builds up over time. I put one of these Clorox packs in the washer and ran it on warm and the odor was gone. I also found that my dishwasher does the same thing. After about a month the dishwasher produces that same odor, so I thought that I would try the same thing. I ran it though the dishwasher and it worked great! Clorox has been around for many years and has always been my favorite. The container is small and has a great child proof lid, so feel assured that the kids will not be getting into this container. The Clorox packs still do a great job of keeping my whites at their best and the new small packs make it easier than ever to get the job done with less of a mess. I would absolutely recommend this product to any member of my family.

I'm sure there's a lot of you out there that regardless of how careful you are, still end up with a few bleach spots on your clothes. These Clorox bleach packs won't do that, they will not release any chlorine until they dissolve in water. These Clorox bleach packs contain ingredients that are less corrosive to plastics and rubber and will not corrode stainless steel, unlike their liquid counterparts. Make sure your hands are dry before handling and that you reseal the container, especially if you live where there's high humidity. You can put these packs in your HE washing machine or your standard machine and then throw your bleachable fabrics in and your clothes will be just fine, even if you have to set the timer to start in 6 hours. In the HE machines you're supposed to add the packs directly to the drums and not the dispenser trays. One problem I have, is, my washing machine is a front loader and the directions say, for best results add them to the drum 5 minutes after the start of the wash cycle. I have better things to do then wait around to do that, besides once the door goes into lock mode it's a pain trying to open it in the middle of a cycle. So I add them first, before the clothes and so far I'm happy, except for the price. The liquid bleach cost about $4.00 for 15 loads where the packs are $4.00 for 12 loads, so is the convenience worth it?

The Clorox Water activated bleach packs come in a handy round hard plastic container, and there is a safety feature when opening it, – I had to read the instructions on the top, as it is a tad different than most, but it was not a problem once reviewing the simple instructions. The Clorox packs remind me of the dishwasher tabs, only a bit larger. I put them in my whites in the wash and only had whites in the washer, not mixed whites as I was worried that it could discolor off whites. I could smell the bleach once it dissolved and my clothes were stain free and as white as if I used liquid bleach. I have to say, it is pretty convenient to just drop one of these packs in vs measuring the liquid bleach.
I also tried it in my toilet bowl. I just dropped it in and it dissolved fairly quickly. Once dissolved, I used the toilet brush to clean the inside of the bowl. It did a fantastic job and was I was impressed with how much time I saved just by using one of these packs!
I would recommend the Clorox water activated bleach packs – for those with busy lives, it is one more quality way to save some and hassle when doing your household chores. I plan to keep them on hand for those busy days!