Bottle Guide
Bottle collecting has become an increasingly popular hobby among antique lovers in the United States.
But bottle buff interest isn't confined to historical flasks and ornate decanters; it also includes many types of modern bottles, reproductions, and “collectibles”—bottles not old enough to qualify as antiques—such as the early Clorox liquid bleach bottles.
The trend toward “collectible” bottle gathering is growing. These bottles are more plentiful and considerably less expensive to purchase than their older counterparts, making it possible to possess an interesting bottle collection without substantial investment.
Because people frequently write The Clorox Company asking the vintage of old Clorox liquid bleach bottles they’ve acquired, this online guide has been prepared to help collectors determine the approximate age of different Clorox bottles used over the years.
Odds and Ends
Through the years, other styles of Clorox bleach bottles were considered by The Clorox Company. None of these ever reached full national distribution because they failed to meet Clorox's exacting packaging standards.
However, some were distributed as test market or sample bottles. Consequently, collectors may occasionally come across a Clorox bottle not included in this guide.
Two of the most common odd Clorox bottles are the 1960 half-pint bottle and the 1957 quart bottle.
1960 Half Pint Bottle
1957 Quart Bottle
- This guide has been prepared purely as an aid for collectors wishing to determine the vintage of early Clorox bleach bottles.
- The Clorox Company sets no value on these bottles, nor does it wish to purchase old bleach bottles.
