Hygienically Clean Laundry

A hygienically clean washing machine means hygienically clean laundry!
It’s common for germs and bacteria to accumulate in your washing machine over time. These bacteria can not only contaminate your clothes and household linens during a wash, but they can also cause your laundry to have an unpleasant, musty smell. Using a washing machine drum cleaner can help stop the harbouring of harmful germs.
That’s where Dettol comes in. Dettol Antibacterial Washing Machine Cleaner is specially formulated to deep clean your washing machine and help prevent the build-up of germs. Suitable for both front loader and top loader machines, its 5-in-1 actions help ensure you get hygienically clean, fresh laundry with every wash:
1. Removes 99.9% of germs*
2. Removes bad odours
3. Removes limescale
4. Removes dirt
5. Leaves a lasting freshness in your machine
*E. coli, E. hirea, P. aeruginosa
Removes limescale
Contains Benzalkonium Chloride 2.25% w/w, Lactic acid 9.99% w/w, Bis(3-Aminopropyl) dodecylamine 0.13% w/w
With 5-in-1 actions, Dettol Washing Machine Cleaner is an antibacterial washing liquid specifically formulated to help prevent the build-up of biofilms and other residues in your machine.
Removes 99.9% of germs*
Lasting freshness
*Germs tested: E. coli, E. hirea and P. aeruginosa.
Dilute one tablespoon (15ml) of Dettol Washing Machine Cleaner in 200ml water. Using gloves, dip a sponge or wash cloth in the solution and wipe the surfaces clean.
Next, run the machine on an empty cycle along with the remaining Dettol Washing Machine Cleaner.
Pour the remaining liquid from the bottle into the detergent drawer (do not use detergent).
Run the machine at 60°C - make sure there’s no laundry inside.
Repeat the procedure every 2 months to help keep germs, dirt, limescale and other residues away. Easy!
Extra tips:
For a clean and hygienic machine, make sure to try Dettol Antibacterial Washing Machine Cleaner. Want to learn more about germs and laundry? Be sure to also check out our Laundry FAQs page for everything you might need to know!






