Can I spray Lysol in my room?

Our Lysol® Disinfectant Spray kills 99.9% of the germs that are hanging around on your homes' soft furnishings. Its unique cap completely covers large areas without over wetting, making it great for soft surfaces such as your decorative cushions, mattress, sofa etc. To use, simply spray and then allow to air dry!
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How do you disinfect a room with Lysol?

Hold the can upright 6-8 inches from the surface and spray from 3-4 seconds until covered. Let surface remain wet for 3 minutes to disinfect. Apply to items that can bring germs into your home such as shoes, backpacks, coats and packages. Also use on soft surfaces such as couches, pillows and mattresses.
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Is spraying Lysol on bedding safe?

Using Lysol Safely

Lysol Max Cover Disinfectant Mist can be sprayed onto pillows, mattresses and other bedding materials. Allow the bedding to dry completely before contact with skin.
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What happens if you accidentally breathe in Lysol?

Excessive intentional inhalation may cause respiratory tract irritation and central nervous system effects (headache, dizziness). Not a normal route of exposure. May cause stomach distress, nausea or vomiting.
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Can I spray Lysol anywhere?

Yes. Used as directed, Clorox® Anywhere® Hard Surface™ Daily Sanitizing Spray shouldn't pose hazards to your pets, children or pregnant women. In general, it's a good idea to remove pets and children from an area when cleaning it and to follow label precautionary instructions.
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How to Use Lysol Disinfectant Spray



Can I spray Lysol on clothes?

This is where Lysol® Laundry Sanitizer comes in. It's not only specially formulated to kill 99.9% of bacteria that detergents leave behind, but, with 0% bleach it's also suitable for most delicate items, including: Baby clothes. Towels.
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Can I spray Lysol on carpet?

For areas like your couch and carpet that can't be wiped down, you can use a disinfectant spray, like Lysol, to go after unseen germs. I suggest spraying in a sweeping motion to cover the entire surface, then let it completely dry before sitting down or walking on the surface.
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Is Lysol toxic when dry?

The most important thing that you can do is keep cats away from surfaces that are still wet with the cleaner. Once the cleaned area is dry, it no longer presents any danger to your pet.
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Can Lysol damage your lungs?

Bleach, ammonia or quaternary ammonium compounds (a type of disinfectant), phthalates, and many volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in typical cleaning products have all been linked to respiratory illnesses, including asthma, according to Allen Rathey, principal of The Healthy Facilities Institute.
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Can I spray Lysol on my feet?

Disinfectant Spray: Lysol Disinfectant Spray is great for killing the bacteria in your shoes. Spray the Lysol in your shoes and then spray a clean pair of socks and put them in your shoes. Let the socks sit in your shoes overnight; they will help the Lysol soak into your shoes and kill the bacteria.
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Is Lysol spray toxic?

Lysol contains denatured ethanol, which is poisonous to humans. High concentrations of Lysol can also cause lung irritation.
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Can you spray Lysol on your phone?

Lysol or Clorox disinfectant wipes work well — I've been using them on my gadgets for years without issue — and will kill 99.9 percent of viruses and bacteria. Lysol even advertises that the wipes are “Safe to use on electronics including Smartphones, Tablets and Remote Controls.” Keep a tube at your desk!
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Can Lysol cause coughing?

When mixed, the contents of certain cleaners can trigger dangerous chemical reactions, such as the combination of ammonia and bleach. Mixing them produces toxic fumes that, when inhaled, cause coughing; difficulty breathing; and irritation of the throat, eyes and nose.
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Should I wear a mask when cleaning with chemicals?

There are many cleaning solutions that may cause temporary or permanent damage to our organism when exposed regularly. This is one of the primary reasons why wearing a mask is a must when cleaning with hazardous compounds.
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Can fumes from cleaning products make you sick?

The Notorious VOCs

As anyone who has used ammonia or bleach without proper ventilation can tell you, VOCs can cause eye, nose, and throat irritation, headaches, dizziness, and skin reactions, or more severely, trigger asthma symptoms or damage the liver, kidneys, or central nervous system.
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What are the side effects of Lysol spray?

Central nervous system effects – Overexposure or excessive inhalation of disinfectant sprays can cause headaches and dizziness. Moreover, the ingestion of disinfectant spray solution may cause nausea and vomiting.
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Can I spray Lysol on kitchen counters?

To clean your countertops, we would recommend a strong antibacterial cleaner such as Lysol® All-Purpose Cleaner. For best results, follow these instructions: Spray the surface until thoroughly wet. Let stand for 5 minutes.
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Is Lysol cancerous?

Reckitt Benckiser LLC. Occupational exposure to carcinogenic chemicals in Lysol, WD-40 and paint thinner caused a California woman to develop a rare form of cancer, according to a state court lawsuit against the products' manufacturers and suppliers.
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Can I spray Lysol on toilet seat?

Will Lysol Disinfectant Spray disinfect the toilet? Answer: Yes, if you spray a ton of Lysol so that the toilet is dripping wet and leave it for 10 minutes.
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Does Lysol get rid of smells?

Eliminates tough, lingering odors on fabrics and hard, non-porous surfaces. Lysol Pet Solutions Odor Eliminator can be used throughout your home, on surfaces such as: Home Areas: Pet beds.
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How long does it take Lysol to dry?

No, it's not related to the flu, but considering that the CDC recommends Lysol during the COVID-19 pandemic, you should play it safe and let Lysol sit on surfaces for 10 minutes. Just let it air dry.
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Can you spray Lysol on fabric couch?

The best disinfectant spray for a couch is Lysol Disinfecting Spray. Lysol will kill up to 99% of germs, viruses, and bacteria and is safe for most fabrics. To sanitize with it, you'll need to spray your couch thoroughly (but not saturate it) and allow the spray to air dry.
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How do you use Lysol sanitizer?

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.
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Whats the difference between disinfecting and sanitizing?

Sanitizing kills bacteria on surfaces using chemicals. It is not intended to kill viruses. Yes, EPA registers products that sanitize. Disinfecting kills viruses and bacteria on surfaces using chemicals.
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Can you spray Lysol on a laptop?

Products like Windex or Lysol are common and might seem like a good idea, but they're relatively harsh and can damage the display or finish on your laptop, especially if an oleophobic coating is involved.
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