The Clorox Company

The Clorox Company manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of consumer and professional products centered on cleaning, disinfecting, and household management. Its core offerings include chlorine‑based bleach, disinfecting wipes, surface cleaners, and laundry additives. Under the Glad brand the company provides food storage bags, wraps, and containers. Clorox also owns brands such as Pine‑Sol, Liquid‑Plumr, Hidden Valley, and Burt’s Bees, extending its reach into surface care, drain maintenance, dressing, and personal care. These products are sold through retail channels, e‑commerce platforms, and commercial distributors serving households, institutions, and businesses across North America and select international markets.

Clorox is recognized for its long‑standing leadership in the bleach category, a position built on over a century of product development and brand trust. The company emphasizes innovation, regularly introducing new formulations and delivery systems that address evolving consumer preferences for convenience and sustainability. Its operational model integrates research and development, supply chain efficiency, and marketing expertise to maintain competitive advantage in the highly competitive consumer goods sector. In August 2023, Clorox disclosed unauthorized activity on certain IT systems that disrupted parts of its business operations, prompting the isolation of affected systems and the engagement of law enforcement and third‑party cybersecurity firms. The incident highlighted the importance of robust cybersecurity defenses for manufacturers that rely on interconnected digital platforms for production, logistics, and customer service.

The Clorox Company is a publicly traded corporation listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CLX. Its headquarters are located in Oakland, California, within the United States of America. Clorox operates through several business segments, including Cleaning, Household, Lifestyle, and International, each responsible for distinct product categories and geographic markets. The company maintains a network of subsidiaries and joint ventures that support manufacturing, distribution, and brand management across its global footprint. As a component of major equity indices, Clorox’s financial performance and governance practices are subject to regular scrutiny by investors and regulatory bodies.