Lysol Laundry Sanitizer – Color-Safe Disinfecting Wash for Kids' Bedroom Linens & Stuffed Animals, 41 Fl Oz
Lysol Laundry Sanitizer – Color-Safe Disinfecting Wash for Kids' Bedroom Linens & Stuffed Animals, 41 Fl Oz
Couldn't load pickup availability
Why you'll love it
- Kills 99.9% of odor-causing bacteria instead of merely masking smells like scent boosters
- Acts as a gentle bleach alternative safe for colors, whites, and delicates
- Trusted Lysol brand credibility backed by decades of disinfection expertise
- Effective in cold water, reducing energy costs while still sanitizing
- Compatible with both standard and high-efficiency (HE) washing machines
- Bulk pack-of-2 option provides long-term value for frequent washers
Perfect for
- Sanitizing everyday family laundry in cold water cycles to save energy
- Eliminating tough odors from sports uniforms, gym clothes, and athletic gear
- Disinfecting towels, bedding, and washcloths without harsh bleach
- Freshening smelly athletic shoes as a directed secondary use
- Whitening and brightening whites while protecting colored fabrics
Disinfecting Sprays
Visit the Store
Disinfecting Wipes
Visit the Store
All Purpose Sprays
Visit the Store
Laundry
Visit the Store
Bathroom
Visit the Store
Product Information
HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS & CLEANING SUPPLIES: Lysol is a leader in disinfection. Shop our range of household cleaning supplies including disinfectant wipes, toilet bowl cleaners, air sanitizers, and disinfectant sprays. The best protection is prevention!
LYSOL LAUNDRY SANITIZER: Better than in-wash scent boosters that just mask bad odors. Lysol Laundry Sanitizer kills the odor causing bacteria that laundry detergents alone can leave behind, even in cold water! Can be used in standard and HE machines.
ODOR ELIMINATOR FOR STRONG ODOR: Say goodbye to stubborn odors with Lysol Laundry Sanitizer, an advanced formula designed to act as an effective odor eliminator for even the toughest smells, leaving your clothes smelling fresh after every wash.
LAUNDRY DETERGENT ADDITIVE: Add Lysol Laundry Sanitizer to every wash, in the fabric softener drawer, to sanitize and deodorize smelly laundry. Lysol Laundry Sanitizer kills many bad odors that detergents leave behind.
COLOR SAFE BLEACH ALTERNATIVE: Lysol Laundry Sanitizer is a bleach alternative that effectively kills 99.9% of bacteria***, without the harshness of bleach. It's gentle on fabrics, effective in cold water, and is safe to use on colors and whites.
***Kills 99.9% of Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumonia on laundry.
Keep your clothes smelling fresh with Lysol Laundry Sanitizer additive. This scented laundry additive eliminates 99.9% of bacteria that regular laundry detergent may leave behind. Perfect for households with kids, athletes, or anyone who wants fresh smelling, sanitized laundry. The bleach-free formula is safe for use on most fabrics, including whites, colors, and darks, and works effectively, even in cold water. The Crisp Linen scent leaves your clothes smelling fresh and clean with a light, pleasant aroma. Lysol Laundry Sanitizer is versatile and can be added to your rinse cycle for an extra layer of protection for odor causing bacteria. It is suitable for both standard and high-efficiency (HE) washing machines. The large 41 fl oz bottle ensures long-lasting use, making it perfect for busy households. You'll love its ability to tackle tough odors from sports gear, towels, and more, ensuring a fresh smell after every wash. This product acts as an effective odor eliminator for strong odors, making it ideal for the laundry room. Lysol Laundry Sanitizer is not just limited to laundry, it can also be used as a shoe odor elimination solution to freshen up athletic shoes when used as directed. From the trusted makers of Lysol disinfectant spray and Lysol disinfectant products, this laundry sanitizer ensures high-quality in-wash sanitization. The 41 fl oz bottle is efficient for frequent use, making it a staple in any household laundry routine. It is also pairs well with laundry detergent sheets, laundry pods, and laundry detergent pods, and with other laundry products such as laundry beads, and laundry scent boosters. Upgrade your laundry routine with Lysol Laundry Sanitizer Additive in Crisp Linen. Order now for a fresher wash every time! ***Kills 99.9% of Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumonia on laundry at 21 degrees Celsius.
Items Details
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this laundry sanitizer safe to use on my toddler's bedding and stuffed animal blankets?
Yes. The bleach-free, color-safe formula is gentle enough for children's bedding and plush items while still killing 99.9% of odor-causing bacteria, making it appropriate for nursery and kids' room laundry.
Will this remove the smell of spilled milk and juice from my kids' sheets?
Yes. By killing 99.9% of odor-causing bacteria on the fabric rather than just masking the smell, the sanitizer eliminates the source of organic odors like milk, juice, and sweat that linger on children's sheets.
Can I use this on my child's hand-me-down clothes without worrying about color fading?
Yes. The color-safe, bleach-free formula is designed to sanitize and freshen both new and handed-down clothing without stripping dyes or fading bright prints and colors.
Is the Crisp Linen scent overpowering for a child's nursery?
No. The Crisp Linen scent is a light, clean fragrance designed to leave linens smelling fresh without being heavy or irritating, so it works well in nursery and kids' room laundry.
Does the 2-pack give me enough supply for a household with multiple kids doing daily loads?
Yes. Two 41 fl oz bottles provide generous supply for families running daily or near-daily kids' laundry, offering better value than purchasing single bottles more frequently.
I'm a parent who sanitizes everything — is this safe for baby washcloths and burp cloths?
Yes. The bleach-free formula is gentle enough for baby items like washcloths and burp cloths while still killing 99.9% of bacteria, giving parents a disinfecting option without harsh chemicals on infant fabrics.
Will this get the playground-grass stains and sweat smell out of my kid's soccer uniform?
Yes. Add it to the fabric softener drawer during a normal wash cycle and the sanitizer kills 99.9% of odor-causing bacteria on uniforms, eliminating sweat smell while the detergent handles the stains.
Can I use this on my children's school uniform pants and polo shirts?
Yes. The color-safe formula is designed for everyday clothing including school uniforms, and it will sanitize and freshen the garments without fading colors or damaging embroidered logos.
Is this a good bleach substitute for my child's white socks and undershirts?
Yes. It is a gentle bleach alternative that whitens and brightens white socks and undershirts while being color-safe, so you can use it on a mixed family load without sorting aggressively.
Is this gentle enough for my child's eczema-prone skin compared to regular detergent alone?
Yes. The bleach-free formula contains no chlorine and is designed to be gentle on fabrics that touch sensitive skin, and because it rinses clean, it leaves less irritating residue on clothing than harsher additives.
How does this compare to using a baby-specific laundry detergent alone?
Baby detergents are formulated to be gentle but are not necessarily disinfecting. Lysol Laundry Sanitizer adds a sanitization step that kills 99.9% of bacteria, giving you both gentle cleaning and bacteria removal in one wash.
How does this differ from Dreft or other baby detergent brands?
Baby detergents like Dreft focus on gentle cleaning, while Lysol Laundry Sanitizer is a disinfecting additive used alongside your regular detergent to actually kill 99.9% of bacteria — a function baby detergents do not provide.
Will the fragrance irritate my child's sensitive nose or trigger allergies?
The Crisp Linen scent is light and clean, and because the formula is bleach-free and rinses thoroughly, it is generally well-tolerated, but if your child has known fragrance sensitivities, you may want to test on a small load first.
My child has eczema — is it really safe to use on their pajamas and sheets?
Yes. The bleach-free, color-safe formula contains no chlorine and is designed to be gentle on fabrics that contact sensitive skin, making it suitable for eczema-prone children when used as directed with a full rinse cycle.
Does this work in cold water cycles so I'm not hot-washing my kids' delicates?
Yes. The formula is cold-water effective, so you can safely sanitize kids' pajamas, baby clothes, and delicate items on a cold cycle and still kill 99.9% of bacteria while saving energy.
How do I use Lysol Laundry Sanitizer in my washing machine?
Add it to the fabric softener drawer of your standard or HE washing machine at the start of the cycle, then run your normal wash with detergent. Do not pour it directly onto fabrics, and always follow the dosing instructions on the bottle.
Can I use this with my regular laundry detergent?
Yes. This is a detergent additive designed to be used alongside your regular detergent — it does not replace detergent but adds a sanitizing step that kills 99.9% of bacteria on your laundry.
How much should I use per load?
Use the recommended dose printed on the bottle (typically one capful or measured amount per standard load). For heavily soiled or high-odor athletic loads, follow the label instructions for maximum sanitization.
Is this compatible with high-efficiency (HE) washing machines?
Yes. Lysol Laundry Sanitizer is compatible with both standard and high-efficiency (HE) washing machines when added to the fabric softener dispenser.
Can I use it in any water temperature?
Yes. The cold-water effective formula is designed to work in cold, warm, or hot water, so you can use it on energy-saving cold cycles and still get 99.9% bacteria kill.
What's included in the box when I order?
You will receive one or two 41 fl oz bottles of Lysol Disinfectant Laundry Sanitizer in Crisp Linen scent, ready to use. No additional accessories are required — just pour into your machine's fabric softener drawer.
Is this product safe to use around children and pets?
When used as directed in the washing machine, the bleach-free formula is safe for household use. As with any laundry product, store the bottle out of reach of children and pets and keep it in its original container.
Will this product irritate sensitive skin?
The bleach-free, color-safe formula is gentler on skin than chlorine bleach and is commonly used by sensitive-skin households. If you have specific skin conditions, consult your dermatologist and rinse garments thoroughly.
What is the difference between a laundry sanitizer and a laundry detergent?
Laundry detergent cleans dirt, oils, and stains from fabric, while a laundry sanitizer is an additive that kills 99.9% of bacteria on fabric. They serve different purposes and are designed to be used together in the same wash cycle.
