Who owns Lysol?
Lysol 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
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- Founded
- 1889
- Category
- Home care › Household cleaning › Bleach & disinfectant
- Parent ticker
- LSE: RKT
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Lysol
Lysol was created in Germany in 1889 during a cholera epidemic and became a household disinfectant in North America. For much of the twentieth century it was also advertised, disturbingly, as a feminine hygiene product. It is now Reckitt's main disinfectant brand in the United States and Canada.
Ownership timeline of Lysol
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Lysol?
The parent company of Lysol is Reckitt, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Lysol German or British?
Lysol originated in Germany in 1889, but it is owned today by Reckitt, which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. So Lysol is a German-origin brand under British ownership.
Is Lysol still owned by Reckitt?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Lysol 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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