Today is day one of my challenge to use Clorox® Bleach every day for 7 days for a different use each day.  

OK, I have to admit that I lucked out for two reasons today. 

Firstly, some fall floral bouquets were on sale this week, so I decided to buy a bunch to brighten up our home (and have something else on my dining table besides nubby crayons and unidentified food droplets).

And secondly, I could use the Clorox® Regular Bleach trick to keep bouquets fresher:  Drop ¼ teaspoon of bleach for each quart of vase water to ensure the water stays clear and free of that nasty smell that starts to brew about a week after the flowers bloom. (I know, I know you’re supposed to change the vase water every day, but anyone who has time for that deserves a medal or probably doesn’t have kids.)  

I’ve been doing this trick since the Clorox® Regular Bleach manager tipped me off on this a few years ago. Isn’t that cool? With a couple cents worth of Clorox® Regular bleach, bouquets can last longer and water doesn’t get funky as fast.

Whew, OK, day one was easy. Check in tomorrow for Day #2 of the Clorox® Bleach challenge. And don’t forget to leave a comment during this week-long challenge. One lucky commenter will be randomly selected to win a $100 Visa Gift card!

No Purchase Necessary. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States & DC who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry. Void where prohibited. http://www.clorox.com/legal/promotions/ for full rules. Contest starts 10/20/11 & ends 11/2/11.