History of Household disinfectants in Germany

== 1900s ==
== 1910s ==
During the German Empire period (1871-1918), the use of household disinfectants was not as widespread as it is today. However, some household disinfectants brands that were available during the 1910s in Germany included:
# Carbolic Acid: Also known as phenol, this was a commonly used disinfectant during the early 20th century in Germany. It was often used in hospitals, public spaces, and homes to disinfect surfaces and prevent the spread of diseases.
# Lysol: This brand of disinfectant was introduced in Germany in the early 20th century and was initially used for personal hygiene. However, it was later marketed as a household disinfectant and cleaner.
# Formaldehyde: This was a commonly used disinfectant during the early 20th century in Germany. It was often used to disinfect clothing and bedding, as well as to fumigate spaces to kill germs and bacteria.
# Javel Water: Also known as bleach, this was another commonly used household disinfectant during the early 20th century in Germany. It was often used to disinfect floors, walls, and other surfaces.
Other disinfectants may have also been available during that time period, but their popularity and availability may have varied depending on the region and time period. It's important to note that the formulations and packaging of these brands may have been different during that time period compared to what is available today.
== 1920s ==
During the 1920s in Germany, some household disinfectant brands that were available included:
# Carbolic Acid: As mentioned earlier, carbolic acid was commonly used as a disinfectant during the early 20th century in Germany. It continued to be used into the 1920s.
# Formalin: Formalin is a formaldehyde solution and was also commonly used as a disinfectant during the early 20th century in Germany. It was used to disinfect surfaces, clothing, and bedding.
# Chloramine-T: This was a new type of disinfectant that was developed during World War I and became more widely used in the 1920s. It was often used in hospitals and other healthcare settings.
# Lysol: Lysol was introduced in Germany in the early 20th century and was marketed as a household disinfectant and cleaner.
# Javel Water: Also known as bleach, Javel water continued to be commonly used as a household disinfectant in the 1920s.
It's important to note that the formulations and packaging of these brands may have been different during that time period compared to what is available today. Other disinfectants may have also been available during that time period, but their popularity and availability may have varied depending on the region and time period.
== 1930s ==
Here are some examples of household disinfectant brands that were available in Germany during the 1930s:
# Sagrotan - a popular disinfectant brand that was widely used in households and public spaces.
# Chlorodont - a disinfectant brand that was used for cleaning and disinfecting various surfaces in homes and public spaces.
# Domestos - a bleach-based disinfectant that was commonly used for cleaning and disinfecting toilets and bathrooms.
# Ata - a disinfectant brand that was used for cleaning and disinfecting various surfaces in homes and public spaces.
# Aerocide - a disinfectant brand that was commonly used in hospitals and healthcare facilities.
# Parasept - a disinfectant brand that was used for cleaning and disinfecting various surfaces in homes and public spaces.
# Hygiene-Lysol - a disinfectant brand that was used for cleaning and disinfecting various surfaces in homes and public spaces.
# Der-Tol - a disinfectant brand that was commonly used for cleaning and disinfecting floors and surfaces in public spaces.
# Vionell - a disinfectant brand that was used for cleaning and disinfecting wounds, as well as surfaces and objects in homes and public spaces.
# Persil-Hygiene - a disinfectant brand that was commonly used for cleaning and disinfecting toilets and bathrooms.
== 1940s ==
== 1950s ==
=== West Germany ===
Some popular household disinfectant brands in West Germany during the 1950s include:
# Sagrotan
# Meister Proper (Mr. Clean)
# Pril
# Frosch
# Sidolin
# Cillit Bang
# Dan Klorix
# Ajax
# Domestos
# Pufas
It's worth noting that this is not an exhaustive list and there may have been many other household disinfectant brands available during this time period.
=== East Germany ===
During the 1950s in East Germany, household disinfectants were often produced and distributed by state-owned companies. Some popular brands of household disinfectants in East Germany during the 1950s may have included:
# Eau de Javel: This was a common brand of bleach and disinfectant that was widely used in East Germany. It was produced by the state-owned company VEB Chemische Fabrik Radebeul.
# Sagrotan: This brand was also available in East Germany and was produced by the state-owned company VEB Sagrotan.
# Chlorodont: This disinfectant brand was produced by the state-owned company VEB Chemische Fabrik Thale.
# Riesen: This was a popular brand of disinfectant soap that was widely used in East Germany. It was produced by the state-owned company VEB Seifenfabrik Riesa.
Other brands may have also been available during that time, but their popularity and availability may have varied depending on the region and time period. It's important to note that the formulations and packaging of these brands may have been different during that time period compared to what is available today.
== 1960s ==
=== West Germany ===
Some household disinfectant brands that were available in West Germany during the 1960s included:
# Sagrotan: A disinfectant spray and liquid produced by the German company Schülke & Mayr.
# Domestos: A bleach-based household cleaner and disinfectant produced by the British company Unilever.
# Frosch: A range of household cleaning products, including a disinfectant spray, produced by the German company Werner & Mertz.
# Meister Proper: A household cleaner and disinfectant produced by the American company Procter & Gamble, known as Mr. Clean in other countries.
# Chlorodont: A disinfectant and cleaning solution produced by the German company Dr. Schumacher & Co.
It's important to note that the formulations and packaging of these brands may have been different during that time period compared to what is available today. Other disinfectants may have also been available during that time period, but their popularity and availability may have varied depending on the region and time period.
=== East Germany ===
During the 1960s in East Germany, some household disinfectant brands that were available included:
# Desinfektol: A disinfectant solution for household and hospital use, produced by the state-owned pharmaceutical company VEB Arzneimittelwerke Dresden.
# Trioral: A disinfectant solution for general use, produced by the state-owned chemical company VEB Chemiewerk Coswig.
# Sanitas: A range of household cleaning and disinfectant products produced by the state-owned company VEB Badusan.
# Chloramin-T: A disinfectant that was widely used in hospitals and other healthcare settings. It was produced by various manufacturers and was available for household use as well.
# Sodium hypochlorite: Also known as bleach, this disinfectant was commonly used in households and for cleaning purposes.
It's important to note that the formulations and packaging of these brands may have been different during that time period compared to what is available today. Other disinfectants may have also been available during that time period, but their popularity and availability may have varied depending on the region and time period.
== 1970s ==
=== West Germany ===
In West Germany during the 1970s, some of the popular household disinfectant brands were:
# Sagrotan
# Chlorodont
# Domestos
# Silberkraft
# Dettol
# Frosch
Sagrotan was and still is one of the most popular disinfectant brands in Germany. Chlorodont was a popular mouthwash brand, but it was also used as a household disinfectant in some cases. Domestos and Silberkraft were primarily used for cleaning and disinfecting toilets, while Dettol was commonly used for cleaning and disinfecting wounds. Frosch was a brand that produced various cleaning and disinfecting products for the household.
=== East Germany ===
In East Germany during the 1970s, some popular household disinfectant brands included:
# Sagrotan
# Chlorodont
# Tetesept
# Domestos
# Sanomat
# Cepacol
It's worth noting that some of these brands were also available in West Germany and other countries in Europe during this time period.
== 1980s ==
=== West Germany ===
Some of the popular household disinfectant brands in West Germany in the 1980s were:
# Sagrotan
# Chlorodont
# Desinfektol
# Domestos
# Frosch
# Dr. Beckmann
These brands were commonly found in supermarkets and drugstores, and were used to disinfect surfaces and objects in homes, hospitals, and other public places.
=== East Germany ===
During the 1980s in East Germany, some of the household disinfectant brands available included:
# Sagrotan
# Chlorodont
# Gallseife (soap)
# Kernseife (soap)
# Sidol
Sagrotan was particularly popular and became a well-known brand in East Germany. Chlorodont was used not only as a mouthwash, but also as a disinfectant for surfaces and objects. Gallseife and Kernseife were types of soap that were used for cleaning and disinfecting, and Sidol was a cleaning product that could be used for a variety of surfaces.
== 1990s ==
In the 1990s, some of the popular household disinfectant brands in Germany were:
# Sagrotan
# Domestos
# Meister Proper
# Frosch
# Der General
# Sidol
# Cillit Bang
# Glorix
# Ajax
# Bref
It's worth noting that some of these brands were already established in the 1980s and continue to be popular in Germany today.
== 2000s ==
Some of the household disinfectant brands that were popular in Germany during the 2000s include:
# Sagrotan
# Domestos
# Frosch
# Cillit Bang
# Meister Proper (Mr. Clean)
# Bref
# Ajax
# Pril
# Sidolin
# Antikal
These are just a few examples, and there were likely many other brands available in Germany during this time period.
== 2010s ==
There were several household disinfectant brands available in Germany in the 2010s, including:
# Sagrotan
# Domestos
# Dettol
# Antikal
# Cillit Bang
# Meister Proper (Mr. Clean)
# Frosch
# Ecover
# Ajax
# Bref
These brands were sold in various forms, including sprays, wipes, and liquids, and were marketed as effective solutions for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces in the home.
== 2020s ==
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, household disinfectants became very popular in Germany in 2020-2021. Some of the popular household disinfectants brands in Germany during this time were:
# Sagrotan
# Domestos
# Meister Proper
# Frosch
# Ajax
# Cillit Bang
# Dettol
# Ecover
# Bref
# Pril Kraft-Gel
It's important to note that this is not an exhaustive list and there may have been other brands available in the German market during this time period.