- Lysol wipes are finally back in stock online, with Amazon selling standalone wipes from the manufacturer at a normal price.
- Prices elsewhere on products sold by resellers are much higher than usual due to demand, and stock fluctuates based on availability.
- You may be able to find more affordable Lysol wipes and sprays at one of these local retailers in-store using their online product locators.
Some of the links in this article may be temporarily unavailable due to shortages from the COVID-19 outbreak. We will keep this article updated with links as products become available.
After receiving a stamp of approval from the Environmental Protection Agency for its ability to kill coronavirus germs earlier this year, Lysol products have been scarce and hard to find. Many disinfectants and cleaners can indeed neutralize SARS-CoV-2, the virus that leads to a COVID-19 diagnosis, on surfaces in your home; but the EPA specifically tested two Lysol products and discovered that these agents killed the virus in under two minutes. While manufacturers like Clorox report that a shortage is expected through next year, some retailers are actively restocking EPA-recognized Lysol products and a few other cleaning products online
Amazon was one of the first retailers to get Lysol wipes and sprays back in stock (as a package deal that cost $46 at first), but prices continued to climb, as a single canister of Lysol wipes was priced at $26 and up. Independent resellers are also selling Lysol's sprays and aerosol disinfectants at similar markups, with most options ranging between $30 and $40 on the site. Now however, Amazon is selling standalone wipes from the manufacturer at a normal price.
Where to Buy Lysol Wipes and Sprays
USA Today reports that figures suggest that the sales of disinfectants were up nearly 175% in 2020 in March alone — and many cleaning manufacturers weren't ready for the sudden surge in demand. The company behind Lysol products, Reckitt Benckiser Group, told the newspaper that it's experiencing "unprecedented and accelerated demand" for Lysol products; it also told the Wall Street Journal that it's working on narrowing its offerings so it can replenish stock quicker than ever before. Clorox issued similar statements, and other brands (including Microban, which also recently received EPA approval) have also experienced shortages.
The good news? Many retailers are sending available Lysol products to physical stores so that local shoppers can get their hands on them. You may be able to locate products at the following retailers using a store locator:
Can't find a disinfectant in your area, and don't want to shell out big bucks online? Another option is to create a DIY bleach-based solution that you can use at home. You can find step-by-step directions from our Director of the Cleaning Products Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute below.
Zee Krstic is a content strategy manager for Hearst Magazines, leading audience acquisition and affiliate revenue growth for Country Living, House Beautiful, ELLE Decor and VERANDA. He previously served as Health Editor for Good Housekeeping between 2019 and 2023, covering news, wellness trends and executing product reviews in conjunction with the Good Housekeeping Institute. Prior to joining Hearst, Zee fostered a background in women's lifestyle media with seven-plus years of digital editorial experience, including as a site-wide editor at Martha Stewart Living. Zee currently produces design and lifestyle service content as a contributor; he has written about food and dining for Time, among other publications.
