Is Dettol a bleach?

Do Dettol products contain bleach? Yes, some Dettol products such as our Mould & Mildew Spray contain bleach. However, most of our products do not contain bleach.

What chemical is in Dettol?

Chloroxylenol is the active ingredient in Dettol. It comprises 4.8% of Dettol's total admixture, with the rest made up by pine oil, isopropanol, castor oil, soap and water.

Is Dettol safe for skin?

Absolutely. Dettol Liquid Original is an antibacterial product that can be used on skin.

Can I wash my face with Dettol?

Is Dettol Original Antibacterial Soap good for my face? Absolutely. Give your face a good clean with Dettol Original Antibacterial Soap and, if you have problem skin, use it to fight breakouts. For problematic cystic acne, consult a dermatologist.

Can I use Dettol to wash my private part?

Do not use soap between the labia, i.e. near the vaginal opening; simply rinse this area with clean water. If you prefer to have a bath, avoid adding any soap products to the water if you are prone to vaginal infections and never use any antibacterial products (e.g. Dettol).

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Is Dettol antiseptic or disinfectant?

How does Dettol work? The active ingredient - Chloroxylenol - is an antiseptic and disinfectant.

Why is Dettol different?

Dettol antiseptic liquid is used to clean wounds and cuts and disinfect surfaces and clothes. Since Dettol's product line is vast and caters to every need of a household, it can easily replace any other brand. This is why we continue to use Dettol products even though there are other competitors in the market.

What is the purpose of Dettol?

Today, Dettol is used by families around the world for cleanliness. Our products can be used to cleanse skin, disinfect surfaces, remove mould and even be used for laundry.

Why does Dettol turn white in water?

Answers and Replies

Mixing dettol and water creates an emulsion—a solution where small droplets of the oil are suspended in the water (the comparison to milk is apt as milk is also an emulsion of fats and proteins in water). These emulsions get their color from the scattering of light from the droplets.

Does smelling Dettol harmful?

The main risk from Dettol poisoning is pulmonary aspiration, leading to pneumonia, adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and/or sudden cardiorespiratory arrest.

Does Dettol contain hydrogen peroxide?

We use germ kill actives such as Hydrogen Peroxide, lactic acid, citric acid and more to help keep your family safe against harmful bacteria & viruses.

What is similar to Dettol?

Can I wash my hair with Dettol soap?

Dilute Dettol with water. Use a cotton ball to dab your scalp with this solution. Wash your hair after a little while. Your hair will soon be dandruff-free.

Is Dettol a hospital grade?

Dettol Healthy Clean Multipurpose Cleaner – clean the dirt you can see and the germs you can't. It is specially formulated to power through grease, grime and soap scum. A Hospital Grade disinfectant – it kills 99.9% of germs, including E. Coli, Salmonella & Staphylococcus.

Why do people wash in Dettol?

Dettol Liquid is a effective concentrated antiseptic solution that kills bacteria and provides protection against the germs which can cause infection and illness. It can be used for gentle antiseptic wound cleansing and antiseptic skin cleansing.

Is Dettol and Savlon the same thing?

Savlon was proved effective antiseptic than dettol and they positioned their brand as An antiseptic that doesn't hurts while healing wounds and has a better smell. So undoubtedly a better product !

Can you use Dettol undiluted?

Topical application of undiluted chloroxylenol can cause skin burning. Symptoms reported include corrosion of the oral mucosa, larynx, and the gastrointestinal tract, bradycardia, hypotension, and renal failure. Large amounts may cause CNS depression.

Can Dettol reduce vaginal itching?

Hi, practo user, itching in perineal area can occur to any one. It may be any fungal Type infection, clean the area with any medicated wash like saugella girl or lactacyd vaginal wash, dont wash withany soap/dettol/betadine/savlon as it will kill your normal bact flora and you will get fungal easily.

Do you have to dilute Dettol?

Using Dettol Antiseptic Liquid to clean cuts or scratches can help protect the wound from infection. Make sure to dilute the Dettol first by mixing 20ml with 400ml of water. This diluted mixture can then be used to cleanse the wound.

Can you mix Dettol and bleach?

NEVER mix bleach with other products!

In a recent incident, one lady from Sheffield nearly died after mixing bleach with Dettol, Zoflora (a common, heavily-fragranced disinfectant) and hot water to mop her floor.

Can I use Dettol to clean my toothbrush?

Hexidine, 3.0% hydrogen peroxide and Listerine showed 100% efficacy, whereas Dettol showed 40% effectiveness in decontaminating the toothbrushes.

Is bleach an antiseptic?

Bleach is a strong and effective disinfectant. Its active ingredient, sodium hypochlorite, denatures protein in micro-organisms and is therefore effective in killing bacteria, fungus and viruses.

Can I spray Dettol on bed?

Spritz the mattress all over with a fabric refresher like Dettol^® Disinfectant Spray. This will ensure that mould and bacteria don't have a chance to latch onto the damp mattress. The Disinfecting Spray will also help remove any residual odours.

Can you spray Dettol disinfectant in the air?

For spraying on hard and soft surfaces, upholstery, and into the air, this disinfectant will diffuse a pleasant fragrance around your home whilst preventing the spread of harmful bacteria, viruses, and fungi.