Exhibit 32
CERTIFICATION
In connection with the periodic report of The Clorox Company (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the period ended December 31, 2008 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Report"), we, Donald R. Knauss, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and Daniel J. Heinrich, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, hereby certify as of the date hereof, solely for purposes of Title 18, Chapter 63, Section 1350 of the United States Code, that to the best of our knowledge:
(1) | the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and | ||
(2) | the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company at the dates and for the periods indicated. |
This Certification has not been, and shall not be deemed, “filed” with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Date: February 5, 2009
/s/ Donald R. Knauss |
Donald R. Knauss |
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
/s/ Daniel J. Heinrich |
Daniel J. Heinrich |
Senior Vice President – Chief Financial Officer |