Who owns Air Wick?
Air Wick is owned by Reckitt (the United Kingdom, LSE: RKT).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Reckitt Benckiser Group plc reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Slough
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1943
- Category
- Home care › Air care & pest control › Air freshener
- Parent ticker
- LSE: RKT
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Air Wick
Air Wick is an air freshener brand created in the United States in 1943, originally a wick standing in a bottle of deodorising liquid, hence the name. The range now covers plug-in diffusers, aerosols and automatic sprays, and it is one of the largest air care brands in Europe and North America.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Air Wick?
The parent company of Air Wick is Reckitt, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Air Wick American or British?
Air Wick originated in the United States in 1943, but it is owned today by Reckitt, which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. So Air Wick is an American-origin brand under British ownership.
Is Air Wick still owned by Reckitt?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Air Wick is still owned by Reckitt. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Reckitt Benckiser Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2025 — Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, Annual report, published 5 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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