Where to put laundry sanitizer in a washing machine?

Author: Dr. Shea Mills V  |  Last update: Wednesday, October 1, 2025

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.

Where to put laundry sanitizer in the washer?

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!

Can I put laundry sanitizer in the drum?

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.

Do you add laundry sanitizer with detergent?

If you add it with detergent or softener, it will neutralize the sanitizer. It is designed to be used on clothes that are already cleaned. So, it needs to go into the final rinse.

Do laundry sanitizers really work?

Regular washing with laundry detergent will remove some germs and bacteria, but to "sanitize" laundry means to use high temperatures or chemicals to kill 99.9 percent of germs, like OxiClean Laundry and Home Sanitizer, which also works as a great mold remover.

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How do I add disinfectant to my washing machine?

Clean Your Washer
  1. Set the temperature on hot, and select “extra rinse.”
  2. Add ½ cup regular bleach -- it's 6% strength -- to the bleach dispenser, or fill it to “max-fill.”
  3. Run the cycle with the washer empty.

Which laundry sanitizer kills fungus?

The Lysol Laundry Sanitizer Free & Clear disinfects Fungi like Candida albicans, Candida parapsilosis, and Trichophyton interdigitale.

What's the difference between laundry detergent and laundry sanitizer?

Sanitizers reduce pathogens to safe numbers, while detergents remove dirt, grime, grease, and food particles. You don't need to sanitize non-food contact surfaces like floors and walls — just regularly clean.

Where does laundry disinfectant go?

Add 2 capfuls, each filled to line 1 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.

What laundry detergent kills MRSA?

Lysol® kills 99.9% of viruses & bacteria, including MRSA!

Does vinegar sanitize laundry?

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.

Is laundry sanitizer pre wash?

To disinfect, pre-soak with laundry sanitizer for 15 minutes before washing.

Which slot does laundry sanitizer go in?

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.

Where do you put Clorox laundry sanitizer?

Direction for Use: To Remove Odors for High-Efficiency Machines: Add 1.7 fl. oz. to the fabric softener compartment of the washing machine or directly to your rinse cycle wash.

Is borax a laundry sanitizer?

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.

What happens if you put laundry sanitizer in with detergent?

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.

How to use laundry sanitiser?

Add 60mL of Dettol Laundry Sanitiser for each 8 litres of water into the final rinse. Soak for 10 minutes. Rinse if desired. Dry Clothes as usual.

Is laundry sanitizer worth buying?

If you are looking for a way to kill bacteria and viruses on your clothing or household linens, laundry sanitizer may be a good option for you. However, it is generally not necessary to use this product on a regular basis.

Where to put laundry sanitizer?

Just add the product to the fabric softener compartment in the laundry product dispenser, and the clothes washer will add it at the correct time in the cycle for odor-free laundry.

What kills athlete's foot fungus in the laundry?

Completely clean your home, especially floors and bedding. Add bleach to the water in your mop bucket or to your laundry. Bleach kills athlete's foot fungus.

Does OxiClean sanitize laundry?

OxiClean™ Laundry & Home Sanitizer kills 99.9% of bacteria & viruses around the home, including laundry, couches, carpets, tile & more.

What is the best disinfectant for washing machines?

Use Bleach to Clean Washer Tub

A washer's tub is the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and germs. Cleaning a washing machine with bleach is a highly effective way to kill these microorganisms. Bleach also breaks down stubborn stains and gets rid of lingering odors.

Does hot water sanitize laundry?

A: In studying laundry issues, we consistently find you get more survival of fecal bacteria in cold [water washing than] hot water washing. Hot water is very important in killing off these organisms.

How do you deodorize and disinfect your washing machine?

Pour 2 cups of white vinegar into the drum of the washer. Run a complete cycle. Set your machine to its highest heat setting. Run a full wash cycle just as you normally would, but without clothes.

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