Bottom lineIf detergent alone isn't tackling stubborn odours (and the bacteria that cause them) in your laundry, Lysol Laundry Additive might just do the trick. It eliminates bacteria that can get left on clothes after washing, and both our editors and parent testers were impressed with how well it worked.

Lysol Laundry Sanitizer is specially designed to sanitize your laundry and to kill 99.9% of bacteria*. It can be used on most washable fabrics including: Baby Clothes, Gym Clothes, Undergarments, Towels, Bedding, and Delicates.

Q: Is this product septic safe? A: Yes, Lysol Laundry Sanitizer is septic safe.

The Lysol Laundry Sanitizer isn't a detergent. It's an additive that's specially formulated to kill germs on your clothes and in your laundry machine.

Alkyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride Active Ingredients: Alkyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride (0,960%), Octyl Decyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride (0,720%), Dioctyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride (0,288%), Didecyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride (0,432%).

Lysol Laundry Sanitizer Additive It doesn't use bleach, so it's safe for use on clothing of all colors, but it still manages to kill up to 99.9 percent of germs - even when used with cold water. And while it's tough enough to use on your dirtiest workout clothes, it's also safe enough for baby clothes.

Laundry sanitizer is primarily used to disinfect clothes and linens while using eco-friendly laundry detergent to clean them. It kills bacteria, fungi and certain viruses that may be present on fabrics such as those in hospital settings or used by healthcare professionals.

Lysol Laundry Sanitizer contains 0% bleach and can be used on both white and color clothing. It can be used on most washable fabrics, including your towels, bed sheets, gym clothes, baby clothes, and delicates.

A: Yes we have a septic tank and we called a friend that works with septic tanks and he said all is good! Lysol sanitizer is no different than any other laundry detergent we use it and have had no issues with our tank.

Use a septic-safe laundry detergent: When shopping for laundry detergent, look for products that are labeled "septic-safe" or "biodegradable." These detergents are formulated to be gentler on your septic system and won't harm the bacteria that break down waste in your tank.

Regular washing with laundry detergent will remove some germs and bacteria, but to "sanitize" laundry means to use high temperatures or chemicals to kill 99.9 percent of germs, like OxiClean Laundry and Home Sanitizer, which also works as a great mold remover.

Phenolic Disinfectants: Phenolic disinfectants, like Lysol Laundry Sanitizer, can be used on white and colored fabrics in both hot and cold water. You can add phenolic disinfectants to the wash and rinse cycles, but if it's added to the rinse cycle, make sure that it's warm water.