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  • How to clean a bathroom

    Did you know the average person visits the bathroom around five to six times a day?1 Bathrooms are an essential part of any home, but also inevitably give rise to germs.1,2 Using some simple cleaning techniques and the right products, you can help ensure your bathroom is properly disinfected to reduce the spread of germs and prevent the growth of mould.
    How to clean a bathroom
  • How to Clean a Living Room

    Whether you call it a lounge room, family room or rumpus room, your living rooms are probably some of the busiest areas in your home as they are the ideal place for family and friends come to relax and spend time together. Handling all that traffic can mean your living room begins to look a bit worse for wear after a while. Here, we share our best tips on how to keep your living room clean and in tip top shape for those special moments.
    How to Clean a Living Room
  • Mould removal at home

    No one likes to share their home with mould. Read on to find out more about mould, how it can impact your health and how to keep it out of your home.
    Mould removal at home
  • Hygiene Rules in the Kitchen

    Read how you can avoid food poisoning caused by food contamination, with the kitchen hygiene rules known as the four C’s.
    Hygiene Rules in the Kitchen
  • How to Clean your Kitchen

    The kitchen is known as the heart of the home – but it can also be a popular place for germs and bacteria to be found. Knowing how to properly clean and disinfect the different parts of your kitchen can help stop it from becoming a hotbed for germs. Here, we share kitchen cleaning tips to help keep your kitchen clean.
    Hygiene Rules in the Kitchen
  • How to Disinfect Your House

    Cleaning and disinfecting your home can help remove germs. But how do you disinfect your house? Here we talk through what to clean and provide tips on cleaning methods around the house.
    How to Disinfect Your House
  • How to disinfect your laundry and stop the spread of germs in the wash

    Doing the laundry may seem like a boring old chore, but proper laundry hygiene can be an important way to help keep you and your family healthy.
    How to disinfect
  • How to Clean Your Room

    Cleaning and disinfecting your home can help remove germs. But how do you disinfect your house? Here we talk through what to clean and provide tips on cleaning methods around the house.
    Bedrooms can be a haven for dust and allergens. With so many hours spent in bed every night, your bedroom is one of the most important rooms to keep clean and hygienic to prevent dust and allergens from collecting.

    How to Clean Your Room
  • Laundry FAQs with Dettol

    Here we answer all your laundry- related questions. From how to clean a washing machine, to how to disinfect clothes when washing, Dettol has your laundry covered.
    Laundry FAQs with Dettol
  • Washing machine detergent myths, busted!

    Most of us have probably learned how to do laundry from our parents, but the products and knowledge available today could mean their laundry routines aren’t necessarily the most up to date. Here, we take a look at 5 common laundry myths to separate the fact from fiction, so you can be sure you’re getting the most out of every load.
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  • How to Clean a Floor

    Cleaning your floors is important for preventing dirt, dust and allergens from building up – but between all the different types of flooring out there, it can be hard to know the right way to go about it. Lucky for you, we’ve put together some tips and tricks to help you get your floor spick, span and hygienic.
    How to Clean a Floor
  • How To Clean A Toilet

    Toilets can be a breeding ground, for germs because of the damp, warm conditions. These germs can easily spread into the air when you flush. Cleaning and disinfecting your toilet regularly, as well as putting the toilet lid down every time you flush, will go a long way to keeping your toilet hygienically clean.
    How To Clean A Toilet
  • Helping You Understand Those Washing Labels

    Ever wonder what those washing icons mean? When it comes to taking care of your clothes, it’s easy to get confused by those complicated clothing care symbols on clothing tags. But all these laundry tag symbols are simply there to provide you with instructions for keeping your clothes looking their best for as long as possible. With this handy laundry symbols guide, Dettol is here to help take the hassle out of laundry day and explain what all of those head-scratching laundry care symbols mean.
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  • Our History

    First formulated in 1929 and Dettol soon found a place in the home, in addition to being used in hospitals and by doctors. Today, we are a world leading hygiene brand trusted by millions.

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  • Ingredient Transparency

    Ever wondered what Dettol is made of, picked up a product, read the back of the pack and still didn’t quite understand what these ingredients are and what purpose they serve? Well, this one's for you
    Ingredient Transparency
  • Our Partners

    We’re proud to be partnered with many leading organisations around the world, including The Global Hygiene Council, Healthy Habits programs in schools and many more.
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  • Social Impact

    We believe nobody should feel powerless in protecting who and what they love. That is why delivering quality and trusted hygiene products is at the core of everything we do. We understand that good hygiene is essential for a good life.
    Social Impact
  • Science and Innovation

    Our Research, Development & Innovation Centres can be found across the globe. From our main laboratory hub sitting in the US to our regional labs in the UK, China and India. It’s here we research, develop and rigorously test products to make sure they’re right for you and the home.
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Germs are tiny organisms that can’t be seen without a microscope – bacteria are one of the most common types of germ.
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