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Jeyes Fluid
Jeyes Fluid /ˈdʒeɪz/ is a brand of disinfectant fluid for external use only,[1] owned by the German company Henkel since 2016.[2] It is predominantly used for removing bacteria, while gardeners have found it effective at cleaning paths, patios, greenhouses, driveways, and drains - particularly of moss.[3] With cautious use, it can also remove weeds.[4] The product was patented by John Jeyes in 1877, and granted a Royal Warrant to the British Royal Family in 1896. While no longer used for this purpose, Jeyes Fluid has been used in historical medical treatments.[5] Dr. William Robert Woodman attributes low death rates for cases of scarlet fever to interventions, including
The first television ad for Jeyes Fluid was not until 2011, when a £500,000 advertising campaign was aired in the UK over the Easter bank holiday.[7] CompositionCurrentD-Glucopyranose, oligomeric, decyl octyl glycosides: >= 1- < 5 % C12-16 Alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride: >= 1- < 2.4 % Formic acid: >= 1- < 5 % Lactic acid: >= 1- < 3 %[8] Former
It has a pH between 8.0 and 10.0 (moderately alkaline).[1] References
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