| Cover | Oct. 31, 2019 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 31, 2019 |
| Entity File Number | 1-07151 |
| Entity Registrant Name | CLOROX CO /DE/ |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000021076 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 31-0595760 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1221 Broadway |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Oakland |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 94612-1888 |
| City Area Code | (510) |
| Local Phone Number | 271-7000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock - $1.00 par value |
| Trading Symbol | CLX |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Information, Former Legal or Registered Name | Not applicable |
