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Tips on Getting Clean!

I don’t know about you, but this flu season has been rough on our family. Because some of our family members have low immune systems already, we have tried many different ways of prevention this season. Between soups and naps, there are some simple, every-day habits that we’ve been making sure to be better at, both inside and outside the home. Here are a few ways we’ve been helping to prevent the spread of germs:

Wash Your Hands Frequently:

Tips on Getting Clean! I know this seems like a “duh” reminder…but you would be surprised to know that one out of three people do not wash their hands after using the restroom. From the Mayo Clinic, here is the best way to wash your hands:

  1. Wet your hands with running water
  2. Apply liquid, bar, or powder soap
  3. Lather well
  4. Rub your hands vigorously for at least 20 seconds. Remember to scrub all surfaces, including the backs of your hands, wrists, between your fingers and under your fingernails.
  5. Rinse well
  6. Dry your hands with a clean or disposable towel or air dryer
  7. If possible, use your towel to turn off the faucet. (I also like to keep my towel and use that to turn the door knobs on my way out.)

Disinfect Germ Hot Spots Often:

Tips on Getting Clean!

Disinfect the surfaces you touch frequently – like the remote control, doorknobs, light switches, faucets, plastic toys, countertops, and more with Clorox disinfecting wipes or spray. Disinfecting kills a variety of germs such as Staph, Salmonella, and E. coli virus such as influenza {the flu virus}, cold viruses, and fungus’. I don’t know about you…but I definitely don’t want any of those germ visitors at my house! Gross! {Visit Clorox.com to learn more about the importance of disinfecting and other tips for keeping you and your family happy and healthy.}

Do the Elbow or Tissue Cough

Tips on Getting Clean!

Cough and sneeze into your elbow or a tissue instead of your hands to help prevent spread of germs by touch. Also avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth as much as possible. Try some of THESE TRICKS to stop your cold before it gets worse!

Follow Good Health Guidelines

Tips on Getting Clean!

Eat right, get exercise and get plenty of sleep to help boost your body’s ability to fight the effects of cold and flu season. Try some Home Remedies to help your kids when they are “out of sorts” and sick. *Use as directed

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Tips on Getting Clean!

About Alison

Alison is one of the 3 founders of HowDoesShe.com She is the mama of 4 rockin' kids who love PB and J's. She has one fantastic husband who is the love of her life and loves long walks on the beach!

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  15. Jen Y says

    I love keeping Clorox wipes under each sink so I wipe things down between cleanings. It helps keep my bathrooms & kitchen fresh.

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  22. Nancy says

    My favorite Clorox product is the wipes hands down. I feel like I can clean faster and more efficiently with them and it’s a sad day when they run out in my house.

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  25. Shannon says

    I really like the wipes as well as the spray in the green and white bottle. It’s strong, but not straight bleach smell!

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  33. Liz says

    I imagine most Moms would agree — Clorox wipes are phenomenal! It gives me peace of mind to know that while I’m cleaning up messes throughout the day, I’m also disinfecting at the same time. The convenience of having the solution right in the wipe not only saves me time, but helps to keep my family healthy as well!

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  35. sunny haynes says

    We love the Clorox wipes! I even have my kids obsessed with cleaning with them. We also fuse the Clorox clean-up!

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  36. Melissa Ernst says

    Thank goodness for Clorox wipes! If I didn’t have them I would spend hours cleaning my surfaces instead of minutes and that would leave much less time to play with my little boy.

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  40. Megan McP-L. says

    I love Clorox wipes. They are super easy for me as a mom on the go. I have three bottles stashed in bathrooms and kitchen. Phone cases, door knobs, bathrooms anything I feel is a hotspot it gets wiped daily. Flu free so far 🙂

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  44. Jackie Fletcher says

    My favorite is the Clorox Spray. I use it for all purpose cleaning. Counter tops, door handles, everything. If I cant spray it directly on to the surface, I just use the washcloth and get busy cleaning. I always feel much better after using it 🙂

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  45. Marlo S. says

    I love Clorox wipes for quick wipe downs. With an immune compromised kid – they really come in handy during cold/flu season.

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  47. Keri B says

    I have Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes in almost every room of the house this time of year. I love them! Quick, easy clean up and it kills the germs! No flu for us!!

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  49. Momto2RN says

    As a mom and school nurse, I love the Clorox wipes – use them to wipe the phones after sick kids call home, light switches, door knobs, faucet handles. I also use them to wipe down surfaces and home to keep us all healthy!

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  50. Kelly Robertson says

    I love all of the Clorox Green Works products. They clean wonderfully, smell great and are not as harsh of a product. Thanks for the wonderful blog and chance to win!

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  51. Kimberly Fort says

    My fav clorox product has got to be the wipes!! I have one in each bathroom and some in the kitchen I use them all the time!!

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  55. Jennifer taylor says

    I use cloroc cleaning wipes on a daily basis. They are great for cleaning everything and so easy to use and dispose.

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  63. Kellie F says

    I love the Clorox Green Works collection!
    Fresh, clean, powerful cleaning AND it’s 97% natural.
    I sound like a commercial but it’s TRUE!

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  65. Sharon B says

    I use Clorox wipes all the time. We have managed to stay healthy so far this season and I am certain using Clorox wipes has helped!

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  66. Natalie Bleazard says

    I love the Clorox disinfecting wipes. I always have them in my car just in case store dont havethem for their shopping carts.

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  67. nova c. says

    I love the clorox wipes! We use them on everything in the house and even in the car. From t.v.remotes in the house to the steering wheel in the car. LOVE them!

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  69. Wendy says

    I disinfect phones, doorknobs, & light switches with Clorox wipes to keep my family healthy during cold and flu season!

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  70. Blair F. says

    I’ve got the kids trained with the Clorox wipes. The minute one child feels sick, the other two are off on a mission to clean all the door handles, light switches, remote controls, and drawer pulls.

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  72. Carrie Ord says

    I use Clorox Wipes for everything! Kitchen counters, bathrooms, doorknobs, light switches. So easy and no mess!

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  81. Melanie says

    I use Clorox wipes to do fast clean-up in the kitchen, especially after working with raw meat. I also use the toilet wand because I greatly dislike cleaning toilets and this does a fast job with no mess.

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  83. Katie Snedeger says

    I am addicted to Clorox Wipes! I wipe down every bathroom, lightswitch, and doorknob every single day at my house! I love them and buy them in bulk!

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  90. Kellie Alexander says

    I prefer plain, old fashioned bleach! Just a teaspoon in a gallon of water will disinfect anything effectively.

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  93. Jackie K says

    I love the Clorox wipes. We use them on most surfaces. I love how handy they are when I need to quickly wipe things down. I also like how I don’t have to worry about spraying and fumes going in the air or the spray ending up on other surfaces. I also love using the Clorox Anywhere spray on all my baby surfaces. I like knowing that this disinfectant is safe for her.

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  95. Joy Meetis says

    I always use the Clorox wipes. They are so easy to use. I go around to all of the door handles and light switches and wipe them. They also work great in the bathroom. I also use them in the kitchen especially after I work with raw meat. With 2 kids it is nice to have something so quick and easy to use, but also very effective at helping keep us healthy.

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  99. Jennifer says

    I love Clorox bleach wipes! I grab a couple every night and quick wipe off door knobs and light switches in the house.

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  102. Monica says

    I just love so many Clorox products that it is hard to choose just one as a favorite. I use Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner, Disinfecting Bathroom Cleaner, Disinfecting Wipes and of course the classic Clorox Bleach…so if I have to choose just one it would have to be the classic – Clorox Bleach!

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  105. danika says

    I, like most, LOVE the wipes. I love how convenient they are, and convenience is key with a busy toddler aroundaround!!

    Reply

  106. Bridget O'Reilly says

    As much as I love the convenience of the Clorox wipes, I tend to use good ol’ Clorox bleach more often. I just dilute it with water and use it to sanitize most everything.

    Oh, and one more tip for keeping yourself well…once you have been sick, with the flu or a cold, you should get a new toothbrush. Makes a lot of sense, really. Don’t reinfect yourself!

    Best wishes for good health for everyone!

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  107. Audrey Yeager says

    I love love LOVE Clorox “Green Works”. It is not as strong scented as Clorox Clean up, or even regular bleach, yet it still does all the disinfecting! I use it to clean the kitchens and baths all the time!!!

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  110. Emma W. says

    For me and my family we stick to the basic, fail proof mixture of Clorox bleach and water in a spray bottle. I use it knowing it is working just as hard as I am to keep my family healthy.

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  114. Colleen Babich says

    We rely on Clorox Disinfecting Wipes in every room of our house. It is so important, especially during the winter flu season, to wipe all surfaces that all our hands touch everyday. Thank you Clorox !

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  115. Lynda says

    Clorox wipes are the best…the only brand I will buy. I use them to keep all our handles and surfaces in the house clean during cold season. Thank you for the chance to win!

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  117. Katherine Harrill says

    I love the Clorox Foaming Bleach Cleanser I have. Help so much with all the messes that living on your own as a college student creates!

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    • Doreen says

      Sorry! I didn’t mean to post another entry. I thought my first one didn’t go through because I couldn’t see the post!

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  126. Glenda K says

    I love Clorox clean up with Bleach:) you can use it in the kitchen, bathroom & appliances!! Great for removing tough stains. My second favorite to use for our family is the Clorox 2 stain remover spray:) with a toddler I love that I can pre- treat the stain right away & also great for wine stain.

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  132. Leslie B says

    I use Clorox wipes when we are away from home. Thank you so much for the opportunity! This could be our moving fund!!!!

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  135. Mallory Rodriguez says

    I love Clorox wipes too, but I love plain old Clorox bleach! I use it for EVERYTHING! Cleaning the bathroom, deep cleaning the kitchen countertops and floors, cleaning the kids toys! I LOvE it!

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  138. Alexis Garofalo says

    We donate Clorox wipes to my childrens classrooms. The kids use them every day to wipe down their desks! Another way to keep germs away while kids are at school.

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  139. Rebecca Mintrone says

    I can’t pick just one. I clean everything with Clorox. I use the lavender bleach for laundry, toilet wand, drop ins, and cling gel for the bathroom and my favorite product the disinfecting wipes for everyday cleaning.

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  141. Catherine says

    Love love love Clorox wipes….phones, light switches, knobs and faucets….and so easy… Everyone can help!! That means all hands on deck… Even the littlest can help with daily cleaning!! That’s my kind of life saver!!

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  144. Jessica Smith says

    We love the Clorox disinfecting wipes! We have used them for a long time, but when my daughter was diagnosed with leukemia we started to use them ALL the time. Her immune system is weak because of the chemotherapy, and so we try to keep germs away as much as possible, and the wipes have really helped us with this.

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  148. Wendy ward says

    I have Clorox wipes in every bathroom, on every floor and in the kitchen. They are great for wiping down all sorts of items.

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  149. Amy W says

    Clorox wipes. Easy way to disinfect things, especially in a hurry. We keep getting hit with all sorts of sicknesses, and I’m running low on those wipes now! But I know more of us would be sick if it weren’t for those 🙂

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  152. Elise Swank says

    I LOVE Clorox wipes – super fast and easy, but still makes me feel better about germs everywhere! Thanks for the sweet sweepstakes!

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  155. Julie Van Sandt says

    I LOVE the Clorox wipes and the toilet bowl cleaner! It makes it quick and easy for this Mama to have a clean and healthy home!

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  159. Leah Brislin says

    I use Clorox Wipes to keep our door knobs, light switches, remotes, telephones, etc free from germs that we don’t want to share. With a big family, it’s essential to keep surfaces clean to keep sickness from spreading to everyone.

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  167. Julie says

    LOVE Clorox wipes – I use them everywhere and all the time! I have them under every sink, in my garage, in my laundry room, in my car, in a ziplock bag in my purse… I cannot be without these!

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  168. Melissa Lynch says

    As a teacher, Clorox wipes are essential in the classroom so wipe down all the germy messes my students leave behind.

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  174. Mary Morgan says

    The Clorox Wies are great for the quick clean up after a sick little one has to use the bathroom all of her sisters use too.

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  176. Dot Keil says

    Clorox wipes are the best! They are a truly superior product–the bargain versions just fall apart. The teachers in my sons’ schools request Clorox wipes for use in their classrooms.

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  179. Danielle says

    We use the Clorox wipes at home & in the office , & our daughters daycare uses them in all the toys , changing table , etc..

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  181. Sara says

    I use the Clorox Wipes almost daily from remotes, to sinks, keyboard, phones….I could run around all day trying to keep everything clean!

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  185. Jennifer Pearl says

    I swear by clorox wipes…I use them in my special needs classroom all day long and have healthy children year round:)

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  196. jennifer says

    I love clorox wipes we use them everywhere from the kitchen and bathroom to church, dining out,shopping school you name it they are in my bag to use

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  201. Tanna says

    I’ve always insisted on hand washing and just keeping things clean in general but with all these comments and the fact that there is a flu bug in my house right now I’m thinking about grabbing some of the wipes.

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  202. Elise Hakes says

    Clorox wipes hands down!! I have three boys and the canisters have a permanent place on the back of all my toilets!

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  203. Caroline Griffith says

    We use Clorox wipes all the time–way more sanitary than old sponges to wipe down kitchen counters (and everything else!).

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  209. Ashley K says

    I love the Clorox green products. We use the disinfecting spray on our counters and other surfaces in the kitchen. I like it because it isn’t harsh and I dot have to worry about the chemicals I am using around my family.

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  218. Brenda Park says

    I am a HUGE fan of the Clorox Disinfecting Wipes. They make it so easy to quickly wipe things down and get rid of the germs pronto without a huge cleaning undertaking!

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  223. Pauline greer says

    Keep Clorox wipes by the sink to clean off anything but especially my grandchildrens high chair and tray, keep from spreading those germs when one has a cold and the other one doesn’t.

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  225. Amber Brewer says

    I love the all surfaces cleaner for my toys and the disinfecting spray for doornobs-and just about everything else that gets touched.

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  228. Sheila Shapley says

    I have just about every Clorox cleaning product but I really like the Clorox spray. I use it everywhere but especially in the kitchen and the bathroom.

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  229. Elaina B says

    We use Clorox bleach diluted with water to clean toys every so often but especially after a round of illness. We also like to use the Clorox wipes to wipe frequently touched surfaces and cooking surfaces.

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  238. Meghan S says

    I love the Clorox disinfectant wipes, they’re nice for sticky situations and it makes me feel good knowing the surfaces are being disinfectant as well!

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  239. Staci Christensen says

    I love the Clorox wipes. they are quick and easy. One step and your surfaces are clean! And you can use them anywhere.

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  240. Jessica Mosteller says

    I love clorox wipes, and I also difuse doterra’s on guard and lemon oils in my house which kills all the germs in the air!

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  249. Stephanie Hill says

    I love Clorox anywhere hard surface daily sanitizing spray! This Clorox product is my favorite because it kills 99.9% of bacteria, its gentle enough to use around kids, pets and food and no rinsing necessary!

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  252. Maureen says

    I am all about the wipes. They are portable and can be kept in all different parts of the house as I have some in the bathrooms, Kitchen and garage.

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  254. Olivia says

    Clorox Wipes. I go nuts without when I ma out. I can’t name an item in out home that they do not clean. My mom-in-law once used one to clean my kiddos face….that one I was not too fond of 🙂

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  255. Rachel says

    The clorox cleaning spray with bleach!! It cleans stuff up and gets the job done perfectly in my book. LOVE it. And their disinfecting wipes. Perfect for my kitchen.

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    • rachel says

      Whoops, I didn’t put my comment in right in the first entry (I noticed my gravatar didn’t pop up). I fixed it in this one – hope this doesn’t count as a duplicate entry!

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  259. amy pugmire says

    We use the Clorox Disinfecting Wipes for EVERYTHING! I don’t know what i would do without them.
    especially with 3 little ones I am disinfecting our entire house daily.

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  261. Linda G says

    I love the Clorox wipes. You can clean almost anything with them and they don’t fall apart quickly like some other brands. I try to keep my desk wiped daily, I clean my keyboard and phone buttons and handset with the wipes also. Any surface where I think a hand may have touched or been sneezed/coughed upon will be wiped. I have managed to not catch colds this winter because of using these wipes!

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  263. Cathy Sobotka says

    I like to use Clorox disinfecting wipes to help keep my family free from germs and bacteria and hopefully illness, as well.

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  265. Mindi says

    My favorite is Clorox wipes. We keep several containers on hand, especially this current flu season. So far, we are flu-free in our household.

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  266. Heather says

    You simply cannot beat those Clorox Wipes! I have a serious allergy to a chemical contained in most cleaning products. The wipes are so easy that I can leave the disinfecting to my kids and they really can do a good job with them. Bonus: They think it’s FUN!

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  272. sandy says

    I too love the wipes. I also use Lysol to spray the furniture. I have an almost non-existent immune system due to a chronic illness. I seem to be constantly sick since last fall …. it use is getting old.

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  278. Stephanie from CT says

    Those wip[es are so easy to use, sometimes, especially when we don’t feel well, cleaning well is just too much to undertake. The wipes make it easy enough to do, eveen with the ‘flu

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  282. Donna Lester says

    I use Clorox wipes all the time. Love them.I wash my hands constantly.Another good tip when you come home from the grocery store wash your hand immeditely those carts are full of germs.

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  288. Jessie C. says

    Clorox disinfecting wipes and Clorox bleach my favorite products to keep the house clean and my family healthy.
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

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  292. Denai says

    OH, I would have to go with the wipes… I love these babies! So easy to use and so fast! Cleaning the snack table at work, wiping around the toilet at home, or washing down the handles around the house.. these babies are amazing! Not to mention, the smell just makes you think “WOW, I am great and awesome! Look at me cleaning up around here!!!”

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  294. Sonya Morris says

    Any bottle with Clorox written on it is my favorite! I am an addicted user of the Clorox Disinfecting Wipes and wipe down the kitchen daily with them. Of course, I wash all of our whites and towels in Clorox Bleach and would be freaking out otherwise. Once a week, I clean all the bathrooms and floors with Clorox Bleach and I feel like if I use anything else, it is not clean. Love the stuff!

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  297. Susan Smith says

    I love the convenience of Clorox disinfecting wipes. My children get fingerprints on everything and I love that these wipes clean and disinfect. They are so easy to use just wipe and toss.

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  298. Susan Smith says

    I love the convenience of Clorox disinfecting wipes. My children get fingerprints on everything and I love that these wipes clean and disinfect. They are so easy to use just wipe and toss

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  301. sy says

    We love clorox wipes, it’s so easy to wipe door knobs, keyboards, mouse, faucets to disinfect them. For large counters we use clorox spray.
    songyueyu at gmail

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  303. Wild Orchid says

    I am a huge fan of the Clorox Disinfecting Wipes. I actually just used some this morning.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    wildorchid985 @ gmail dot com

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  311. Ashley Hatten says

    I love the Clorox wipes and spray, which are both convenient and great to have on hand! I use them both pretty much on a daily basis to reduce germs! Thanks!
    ashleygatewood1(AT)gmail.com

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  324. LAMusing says

    Tip for timing how long to wash your hands – sing the Happy Birthday song while washing! I use the Clorox spray with bleach on my kitchen counter tile to keep the grout clean and germ free.

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  332. Jammie says

    Our favorite would be the clorex wipes, we have some in the bathroom and the kitchen. I even carry some in my purse incase we have to use the public rest rooms. sweepmorey at gmail dot com

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  334. Janice Cooper says

    I love using Clorox clean up for the kitchen and bathroom and Clorox wipes. We even keep Clorox Disinfecting wipes in the car for our hands.

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  337. Whitney says

    The Clorox wipes are so easy to use. They are great for both the office AND home alike. They are even easy to take on the go and store in your car for travel too.

    wlbellows at gmail dot com

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  350. Deborah says

    While I love the convince of Clorox wipes, I have to say Clorox Bleach is my go to cleaner. I dilute it and wash the walls down with it after a humid summer to kill mold, and I clean my sink and bathroom with it. Did you know it is the only thing that kills the dreaded Norovirus that makes everyone sick to their stomach? The fear of that stomach bug alone keeps me bleaching away the germs. (Bleach is NOT in Clorox wipes, by the way.) Sending healthy wishes out to all the moms out there…..

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