First used in hospitals in the 1930s, Dettol soon found a place in the home. Today, Dettol is the world leading hygiene brand trusted by millions. Dettol embarked on a mission to create a healthier, cleaner & safer world, by formulating high quality and efficacious products with that mission in mind. In turn, the concept of a sword (to kill harmful germs) and shield (to protect our communities) was born. Years later, Dettol is still champion this ideology and became the global health & hygiene leader.