A: There are no issues using Lysol Laundry Sanitizer in combination with any detergent (even ones containing bleach), as long as Lysol Laundry Sanitizer is added to the rinse cycle according to usage directions.
To kill bacteria, use Lysol Laundry Sanitizer in the fabric softener compartment or pour directly into the rinse cycle. Use two caps filled to the correct line for your machine. To disinfect, pre-soak with laundry sanitizer. Use 2 capfuls in 1 gallon of cold water.
The Lysol Laundry Sanitizer isn't a detergent. It's an additive that's specially formulated to kill germs on your clothes and in your laundry machine.
If machine does not have a fabric softener dispenser, wait until rinse cycle and add directly to drum of machine.
Pour the recommended amount of Lysol Laundry Sanitizer into the designated compartment in your washing machine, or directly into the drum if your machine doesn't have a specific compartment.
A: There are no issues using Lysol Laundry Sanitizer in combination with any detergent (even ones containing bleach), as long as Lysol Laundry Sanitizer is added to the rinse cycle according to usage directions.
Add detergent
If using Clorox 2® along with the detergent, add them together in the detergent compartment, matching product forms.
Considering mixing hydrogen peroxide-based products (such as Lysol Multi-Purpose Cleaning Spray) with vinegar? Dr. Walla warns that hydrogen peroxide and vinegar create peracetic acid. This combination isn't just highly corrosive but also poses danger to the eyes, skin, throat, nose, and even the lungs.
Lysol® kills 99.9% of viruses & bacteria, including MRSA!
Can Laundry Cleanser be used in conjunction with fabric softener? Laundry Cleanser should be used instead of fabric softener; place it in the compartment normally reserved for the latter.
Laundry sanitizer may be used as an additional measure against germs, but it isn't essential for most laundry tasks.
White Vinegar
To use vinegar to disinfect your laundry, try adding 1 cup to the rinse cycle. Not only can it kill germs and bacteria, but it's also a great natural deodorizer. White vinegar can be used on colors and whites, keeping clothes bright, and works as an effective fabric softener, too.
Alkyl (50% C14, 40% C12, 10% C16) dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride.
Add 2 capfuls, each filled to line 2 of the dosing cup, to the fabric softener compartment or directly to your rinse cycle wash. Put your washer on the rinse cycle for 16 minutes. Please note: Please always use Lysol® products as directed on the label.
Borax is effective to kill germs, bacteria and other organisms. It is a disinfectant, biocide, insecticide, pesticide, herbicide and fungicide. Just one more reason to add it to a load of laundry. We know how tough tomato, mustard, grease and oil stains in clothing and towels can be.
Launder items in a washing machine with laundry detergent. Use the warmest water recommended on detergent and clothing labels. Hot water helps kill MRSA.
For standard washers, add ⅔ cup Clorox® Disinfecting Bleach to wash water. Add clothes and start wash. Ensure contact with bleach solution for 10 minutes.
MRSA can be picked up anywhere. Some settings have factors that make it easier for MRSA to be transmitted. These factors, referred to as the 5 C's, are as follows: Crowding, frequent skin-to-skin Contact, Compromised skin (i.e., cuts or abrasions), Contaminated items and surfaces, and lack of Cleanliness.
Adding vinegar directly to the wash with your laundry detergent may compromise its cleaning performance. Laundry detergents are formulated for specific pH levels, which may be disrupted by the acidity of vinegar, leading to less effective cleaning. It's best to avoid mixing them to ensure optimal results.
As a household cleaner, white vinegar is the most effective form. To sanitize laundry with vinegar, first wash with detergent, then run another short rinse cycle with concentrated vinegar.
You may notice your normal detergent is not as effective if you mix with Lysol Laundry Disinfectant. These products are not meant to be used together so we do not recommend it. There are no safety concerns, but you will not have the best usage experience for both products.
A: Laundry Sanitizer is added into the fabric softener compartment so that it is dispensed during the rinse cycle. If there is no compartment in the machine, it is recommended to add liquid at the beginning of the rinse cycle. Thank you for your feedback! We failed to record your vote.