The 5-endo-dig chlorocyclization of 1,4-disubstituted alk-3-yn-1-ones (propargylic ketones) with the use of trichloro-striazinetrione (trichloroisocyanuric acid, TCCA; 0.4 equiv.) in toluene, at room temperature, in the absence of base, provides 2,5-disubstituted 3-chlorofurans in high yields (79-96 %). The reaction can be accomplished by using commercially available swimming pool sanitizer. Selected 3-chlo-