Lysol

Lysol cleaners and disinfectant sprays are for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces around your home, from kitchen counters to bathroom fixtures. Lysol All-Purpose Cleaners claim to kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria. Choose the formula for the surface you’re treating.

Lysol is an American cleaning and disinfecting brand distributed by Reckitt. Its first antiseptic disinfectant was introduced in Germany in 1889. The brand’s range includes household cleaners, disinfectants and sanitizers.

Multipurpose cleaners and bleach options

Start with multipurpose cleaner for general surface cleaning. Lysol’s listed applications include counters, sinks, stove tops and appliance exteriors. Match the particular cleaner’s label to the material and finish.

Bleach content depends on which cleaner you pick. Different Lysol products contain different active ingredients. The range includes Multi-Purpose Cleaner with Bleach and Toilet Bowl Cleaner with Bleach, along with a formulation identified as containing 0% bleach. Read the particular bottle’s ingredient label.

Remove stuck-on grease and grime before sanitizing or disinfecting, as Lysol directs. Then keep the surface wet for the time specified on that product’s label. On food-contact surfaces, finish with a potable-water rinse.

Bathroom fixtures and toilet bowls

Lysol has Power Bathroom Cleaner and Power Foam Bathroom Cleaner, along with separate toilet bowl cleaners. Choose by the fixture and its material. Keep toilet bowl cleaner on the bowl and use a cleaner labeled for the surrounding fixtures.

Power Toilet Bowl Cleaner and Toilet Bowl Cleaner with Bleach are named options in the range. Follow the particular bottle’s application directions.

Disinfectant spray and surface materials

Check the material before reaching for Lysol Disinfectant Spray. Its surface restrictions include brass, copper, aluminum, painted wood and acrylic plastics. On cabinet doors and hardware, choose a cleaner labeled for the specific finish.

The same check matters for shoes and upholstery. The spray’s fabric restrictions include leather, rayon, silk and satin. For fabric permitted by the product label, test a hidden area first.

Lysol Disinfecting Wipes offer a pre-moistened option for hard, nonporous surfaces; keep the treated surface wet for the time specified on the package.

For laundry, Lysol Laundry Sanitizer works in standard and HE washers; follow its label for the dose and cycle, and keep bleach out of that treatment.

Product details

Product line	Detail
Lysol All-Purpose Cleaners	Claim to kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria
Lysol Disinfectant Spray	Listed scent: Crisp Linen
Lysol Multi-Purpose Cleaner with Bleach	EPA registration: 777-83
Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner with Bleach	EPA registration: 777-102

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you use Lysol Laundry Sanitizer?

Follow your Lysol Laundry Sanitizer bottle’s directions for the dose and cycle. You can use it in standard and high-efficiency washing machines. Keep bleach out of the treatment, and use the directions for the job you’re doing: sanitizing and disinfecting aren’t interchangeable instructions.

Does Lysol have bleach in it?

Some Lysol cleaners contain bleach, including the multipurpose cleaner with bleach and toilet bowl cleaner with bleach. Other formulations use ingredients such as ethanol, citric acid or hydrogen peroxide. Check your particular bottle’s ingredient label before using it.

What is Lysol spray used for?

Lysol disinfectant spray is for disinfecting surfaces covered by its label. Remove stuck-on dirt and grime first, then follow the directions for application and wet contact time. It’s a surface treatment, so don’t apply it to your body or food.

Can you use Lysol disinfectant spray on fabric?

Check the fabric and the product label before using Lysol disinfectant spray. It’s not recommended for leather, rayon, silk or satin, which matters when you’re treating shoes or upholstery. If the label permits your fabric, test a hidden area first.