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Lysol, a well-known disinfectant, has a surprising history. Initially used in medical settings, it was later marketed as a contraceptive despite its ineffectiveness and harmful effects. This shift occurred after the American Medical Association raised concerns about its safety for human use, prompting the manufacturers to target the home market and, shockingly, women's reproductive health.
- Lysol was the third best-selling disinfectant in the US.
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly boosted Lysol sales.
- Lysol was invented in 1889 by Gustav Rappenstrauch.
- Initially, Lysol was used as an antiseptic in medical settings.
- Lysol was marketed as a contraceptive despite its ineffectiveness and harmful effects.
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