Are Clorox® Toilet Bowl Cleaners — with Bleach safe for plumbing and septic systems?
A. Yes. Clorox® Toilet Bowl Cleaners — with Bleach will not harm plumbing or septic systems when used as recommended. Because sodium hypochlorite breaks down very rapidly, especially when it comes into contact with organic matter, the ingredients in Clorox® Toilet Bowl Cleaner – with Bleach won’t harm plumbing or septic systems. In fact, by the time the product reaches a septic system, it has essentially broken down into mostly salt and water.