Clorox Co.’s sales jumped 27%, the fastest growth in at least two decades, driven by Americans’ continuing scramble for coronavirus-killing cleaning products.

The company said it is beginning to catch up with demand for namesake disinfecting wipes and sprays, while adding production capacity and hiring third-party manufacturers to reduce lingering shortages.

Clorox…

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