PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The LYSOL(R) Brand team of
Reckitt Benckiser Inc. has provided the American Red Cross with pallet load
shipments of various LYSOL / NEUTRODOR Brand Products to assist volunteers
and local communities with the major clean-up efforts required as a result
of the devastation caused by the recent California wildfires.
"The American Red Cross is very thankful for the generous donations
that Lysol is making in support of our Southern California wildfires relief
efforts," said Kathleen Loehr, interim senior vice president of development
for the American Red Cross. "For people with houses that survived the
fires, activities such as cleaning up are important because they help the
healing process to begin. We are thankful for the Lysol's longstanding
support of our humanitarian mission and quick response in times of need."
The Red Cross will handle distribution of the donated product to the
hardest hit areas surrounding the fires.
"Lysol is committed to infection control. When we received an email
from the Red Cross stating that their volunteers requested products to help
clean up the worst areas affected by these fires and we were honored to
join the cause," said Tom Bach, Lysol Professional Relations Manager.
Proper cleaning and disinfection combined with a conscientious regimen
of regular and proper handwashing and hand sanitizers use can help keep
those affected by the wildfires healthier during this critical period.
Additional information can be found by visiting either http://www.redcross.org or
http://www.lysol.com.
About the American Red Cross
All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by
voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. You can
help the victims of thousands of disasters across the country each year,
disasters like the California wildfires, by making a financial gift to the
American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, which enables the Red Cross to
provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to victims of
disaster. The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to
designate your donation to a specific disaster please do so at the time of
your donation. Call 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish).
Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to your local
American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243,
Washington, DC 20013. Internet users can make a secure online contribution
by visiting http://www.redcross.org.
About LYSOL/RECKITT BENCKISER
Reckitt Benckiser Inc. is a subsidiary of U.K.-based Reckitt Benckiser
plc, the world leader in household cleaning (excluding laundry), and a
major player in health and personal care. Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
manufactures markets and sells household, cleaning and specialty food
products in North America.
These products include Lysol(R), cleaners and disinfectants, Air
Wick(R) air fresheners, Resolve(R) cleaners, Electrasol(R) automatic
dishwasher detergent, Veet(R) depilatory, Jet-Dry(R) rinse agent, Spray 'n
Wash(R) laundry stain removers, and French's(R) foods, including mustard
and GourMayo(TM).
With 20,000 employees, operations in 60 countries and sales in 180
countries, as well as global sales of more than $9 billion, Reckitt
Benckiser is among the top 25 companies in the FTSE 100 index, is a
constituent of the MSCI Global Index and S&P Global 350, and is a Forbes
International 500 and Business Week European Top 50.
For additional information about Reckitt Benckiser, visit
http://www.reckittbenckiser.com.
SOURCE LYSOL
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Related links:
http://www.lysol.com
http://www.reckittbenckiser.com http://www.redcross.org
CONTACT:
Erin Osher of Porter Novelli, for LYSOL,
+1-212-601-8000, erin.osher@porternovelli.com
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