The Clorox Company In 1990, The Clorox Company acquired Pine-Sol® and set about innovating the formula and extending the line, with scented products that offer the same time-honored benefit of real clean.

Pine Sol, one of the most widely used pine oil cleaners, contains 8% to 12% pine oil, 3% to 7% alkyl alcohol ethoxylates, 1% to 5% isopropanol, and 1% to 5% sodium petroleum sulfonate in its “Original” formulation19; other cleaners branded as Pine Sol contain no pine oil.

When used according to the instructions on the product, it kills 99.9% of germs, household viruses and bacteria on hard, nonporous surfaces. It disinfects against Salmonella enterica, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Influenza A virus (Hong Kong strain).

A: Yes. Original Pine-Sol® Multi-Surface Cleaner is registered with the EPA as a disinfectant when used as directed full strength. When used according to the instructions on the product, it kills 99.9% of germs and household bacteria on hard, nonporous surfaces.

There's a reason this powerful disinfectant cleaner has been in your family for generations: it works. Since 1929, Original Pine-Sol® has been cleaning America's toughest dirt, grease and grime. You'll experience that distinctive crisp, clean pine scent every time you use it to clean, deodorize and disinfect your home.

Pine-Sol detergent was invented by Harry A. Cole of Jackson, Mississippi, in 1929. In 1948, entrepreneur Robert Earnest "Dumas" Milner acquired Magnolia Chemical, the Jackson, Mississippi supplier of Pine-Sol.

Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Causes skin irritation. Do not get on skin or on clothing. Causes moderate eye irritation.

Pine-Sol does repel fleas from the surfaces it's applied to, but only for a period of time. Due to the strong scent of pine oil and the other chemicals it contains, Pine-Sol will deter fleas from that area until its scent and residue dissipate. Even veterinarian clinics will use Pine-Sol to repel fleas.

No, vinegar does not sanitize or disinfect, and DIY cleaners using vinegar don't have approval from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for effectiveness to disinfect floors. To disinfect any surface, you'll want to use products that have been approved by the EPA, such as Pine-Sol® Original.

Create a fly and wasp repellent. This DIY pest repellant should be a staple in the Southern home. Pour equal parts water and Pine-Sol in a spray bottle to spritz on outdoor furniture, the deck, and indoor areas where flies are most likely to flock to, such as kitchen countertops.

Did you know that Pine-Sol has Southern roots? Chemist Harry A. Cole invented the product during the Great Depression while trying to make the most of the natural resources around him, as he was surrounded by miles of pine forest near Jackson, Mississippi.

The recalled products may contain bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an environmental organism found widely in soil and water. People with weakened immune systems or external medical devices who are exposed to Pseudomonas aeruginosa face a risk of serious infection that may require medical treatment.