Lysol® Laundry Sanitizer Free & Clear does not contain any chlorine bleach and even works in cold water so is safe to use on most fabrics including whites, colors and darks. Our clothes are in constant contact with bacteria throughout our day-to-day activities from contaminated surfaces, interacting with others, our own bodies, not to mention from other closes in the laundry basket. When it comes to certain laundry loads such as children's clothes or sportswear, you want to eliminate bacteria that may cause illnesses and create lingering bad smells. But detergents alone don't actually kill all bacteria. Introducing Lysol Laundry Sanitizer, an additive specially designed to kill 99.9% of bacteria in laundry*. Simply add Lysol Laundry Sanitizer to your rinse cycle. EPA #777-128. *Use as directed