Lysol Declares July 5 Address the Mess Day

For Lysol, the Fourth of July should be centered on watching the fireworks spectacular with close friends and family – not concerned over the heap of dirty dishes in the kitchen sink from the BBQ and flag-designed sheet cakes.

In fact, according to brand research, nearly two-thirds of US adults (64%) have missed out on time with friends and family at gatherings because they were busy cleaning up the mess. Moreover, more than three-quarters (76%) said they prefer a dedicated post-holiday cleaning day to truly enjoy the celebrations.

This July Fourth, Lysol has teamed with Jesse Tyler Ferguson on a campaign to inspire homemakers to mark the once-a-year spectacular (and America’s 250th Birthday!) by leaving the mess for July 5.

“The best hosts know great BBQs and summer cookouts are the ones where you don’t hold back,” said Ferguson. “And if things get a little messy? That’s when you know you’re doing it right. Leave the cleanup for Lysol to tackle, so you can enjoy the moment with the ones you love.”

Lysol’s Mess Day Product Arsenal

Lysol All-Purpose Cleaner cuts through grease, grime and party spills, and cleaning and disinfecting the home’s hard, non-porous surfaces while killing 99.9% of viruses and bacteria.

Disinfecting Wipes clean and disinfect the home’s hard, non-porous surfaces, killing 99.9% of viruses and bacteria, including cold and flu and the COVID-19 virus.

Laundry Sanitizer sanitizes laundry to leave clothes smelling fresh while killing 99.9% of odor-causing bacteria.

Feeding America

To support communities beyond the celebration, Reckitt Brands, Lysol and Finish are donating products to the Feeding America network of local food banks. This contribution helps provide food banks with access to the essentials they need and ensures that care, dignity and cleanliness go together during one of the busiest times of the year.