LYSOL® LAUNCHES AIR SANITIZER, THE FIRST AIR-CARE PRODUCT THAT KILLS 99.9% OF AIRBORNE VIRUSES AND BACTERIA

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Jun 27, 2023, 09:05 ET

First-to-Market EPA-approved Antimicrobial Product Proven to Kill Bacteria and Viruses^† and Effectively Eliminate Odors* in the Air

PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The future of air-care is here. Lysol^®, a Reckitt brand, today announced the launch in the U.S. of its new Lysol Air Sanitizer, the first and only air sanitizing spray approved by the EPA, that kills 99.9% of airborne viruses and bacteria^† while eliminating odors* in the air. The product helps reduce the spread of airborne, illness-causing pathogens such as cold, Influenza and Coronavirus.

New Lysol® Air Sanitizer is the first and only air-care product approved by the EPA to kill 99.9% of airborne viruses and bacteria. † † Kills 99.9% of Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae in the air, in 4 minutes. Kills 99.9% of airborne viruses (Tested on MS2 surrogate for enveloped airborne viruses such as Influenza viruses, Coronaviruses, and Pneumoviruses) in the air, in 12 minutes.

Traditional air fresheners only freshen the air and traditional disinfectant sprays only kill viruses on surfaces. That's what makes Lysol Air Sanitizer a first-of-its-kind product in the air-care category, creating a new subset of products for consumers that want to create sanitized environments in their homes.

"Lysol has been a leader in germ-kill for more than 130 years. Our purpose – to keep your loved ones illness-free – remains constant, but our portfolio evolves, to fight the spread of illness-causing pathogens on surfaces, fabrics, and now in the air," said Benoit Veryser, Vice President of US Marketing for Lysol at Reckitt. "With COVID-19 making people more conscious of airborne transmission of germs, we're pleased to deliver on an unmet need for consumers to sanitize the air."

Reckitt partnered with experts in the field of aerobiology and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create a rigorous testing protocol to measure Lysol Air Sanitizer's ability to reduce viruses and bacteria in the air. Robust testing of the protocol established Lysol Air Sanitizer as the first and only antimicrobial product approved by the EPA to effectively kill both viruses and bacteria in the air.

"Lysol partnered with the EPA to develop a product that could help reduce the spread of airborne, illness-causing pathogens," said Anthony Kevek, Global R&D Senior Scientist at Reckitt. "After extensive review and testing, Lysol Air Sanitizer is proven to kill 99.9% of bacteria and virus in the air, breaking the chain of airborne pathogen transmission and bringing a new level of air-care protection to consumers."

HOW IT WORKS
Lysol Air Sanitizer's unique formula contains active molecules that are hygroscopic in nature, which allows the molecules to attach to microorganisms suspended in the air. Once attached, the molecules break down the structural membrane of the microorganism, leading to its destruction.

Starting in July 2023, each 10 oz. can of Lysol Air Sanitizer will be available at major U.S. retailers for a suggested retail price of $7.99. Consumers can choose from three fragrances of Lysol Air Sanitizer: Simply Fresh, White Linen and Light Breeze.

^† Kills 99.9% of Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae in the air, in 4 minutes. Kills 99.9% of airborne viruses (Tested on MS2 surrogate for enveloped airborne viruses such as Influenza viruses, Coronaviruses, and Pneumoviruses) in the air, in 12 minutes.

* Eliminates odors by killing odor-causing bacteria in the air.

About Lysol
For more than a century, Lysol has been protecting families from the spread of illness-causing germs. We believe there is nothing more important than keeping our loved ones safe and healthy. For Lysol, just as it is for parents, protection is an instinctive act of love: an unconditional combination of strength and heart. For more information, visit www.Lysol.com.

About Reckitt
Reckitt** exists to protect, heal, and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We believe that access to the highest-quality hygiene, wellness and nourishment is a right, not a privilege.

Reckitt is the company behind some of the world's most recognizable and trusted consumer brands in hygiene, health, and nutrition, including Air Wick, Calgon, Cillit Bang, Clearasil, Dettol, Durex, Enfamil, Finish, Gaviscon, Harpic, Lysol, Mortein, Mucinex, Nurofen, Nutramigen, Strepsils, Vanish, Veet, Woolite and more.

Every day, more than 30 million Reckitt products are bought globally. We always put consumers and people first, seek out new opportunities, strive for excellence in all that we do and build shared success with all our partners. We aim to do the right thing, always.

We are a diverse global team of c. 40,000 colleagues. We draw on our collective energy to meet our ambitions of purpose-led brands, a healthier planet, and a fairer society. Find out more, or contact us at www.reckitt.com.

** Reckitt is the trading name of the Reckitt Benckiser group of companies

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