Founded in 1946 by Jerry and Goldie Lippman, GOJO Industries, Inc. is a renowned manufacturer of skin care and hand hygiene products. It is based in Akron, Ohio. In 1950, the company discovered the liquid soap dispenser. In 1988, The company created the iconic Purell hands sanitizer.

In June 2019, GOJO Industries, Inc announced that the integrated monitoring system features Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) technology that makes it easy for hospitals to add location features such as asset tracking and nurse calls. In May 2020, GOJO announced plans to increase manufacturing, shipping, and warehousing capacity for all products, including Purell Advanced and surface disinfectants, in Navarra, USA. The main goal is to meet the growing demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Products: Cleaning agents, hand sanitizers, Foam soap dispensers

Founded: 1946
Headquarters: Akron, Ohio, United States

Revenue: Over $500 million

Website: https://www.gojo.com/en-INT/home

The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) was founded in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble and is a multinational consumer goods company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company started from 1858 to 1859 supplying candles and soaps to the Union Army.

In April 2020, P&G began manufacturing and distributing hand sanitizer in its five factories worldwide to help prevent the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. His team in Europe received recommendations and formulas approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) and moved to obtain and identify the necessary raw materials. The first alcohol-based hand sanitizer dispenser bottle was produced by Gross-Gerau.

Products: Cleaning agents, Skin care, Personal care

Founded: October 31, 1837
Headquarters: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Revenue: 76.12 billion U.S. dollars
Website: https://pg.com/

Unilever is a multinational consumer goods company headquartered in London, England, known as the world's largest soap maker. It was created in 1929 by the merger of Lever Brothers, a British soap maker, and Margarine Uni, a Dutch margarine maker. Laundry soap was a major contributor to the company's growth in the mid-1960s.

In March 2020, Unilever announced donations of over €100 million to food, bleach, hand sanitizer and soap to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Also in April 2020, Unilever Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) began manufacturing aerosol-based hand deodorants at their existing deodorant manufacturing facilities.

Products: Food, Condiments, Ice cream, Wellbeing vitamins, Minerals and supplements, Tea ,Coffee, Breakfast cereal, Cleaning agents, Water and air purifiers, Pet food, Toothpaste, Beauty products, Personal care

Founded: 2 September 1929
Headquarters: London, England
Revenue: €50.724 billion
Website: https://www.unilever.com/

Founded in 1876 by 28-year-old merchant Friedrich Karl Henkel and his two partners, Henkel is a consumer goods and chemical company headquartered in Germany. The company's first product was the universal silicate-based detergent Universalwaschmittel. The company's most famous brand, Persil, appeared in 1907. Sales of Persil laundry detergent in 2017 exceeded 1 billion euros.

In March 2020, Henkel announced its goal of developing reusable or recyclable packaging to improve sustainability by 2025. These measures will also contribute to the development of a circular economy. In response to the coronavirus crisis in April 2020, he resumed production at his Düsseldorf facility and produced 25,000 liters of hand sanitizer. They will be transported to nearby government agencies and hospitals.

Products: laundry and cleaning products, beauty care, adhesives and sealants

Founded: 1876
Headquarters: Düsseldorf, Germany
Revenue: €19.250 billion
Website: https://henkel.com/

Incorporated in 1999 by the merger of the Dutch company Benckiser NV and the British company Reckitt & Colman plc, Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (RB) is a manufacturer of household, hygiene and health products. With operations in approximately 60 countries worldwide, RB is currently working to strengthen its presence through acquisitions and new product launches.

In December 2019, Reckitt & Colman plc opened its own Science and Innovation Center in Hull, UK. It requires an investment of £200 million and consists of a state-of-the-art consumer health laboratory. His best-selling Dettol Hand Sanitizer claims to kill 99.9% of germs.

Products: Cleaning agents, skin care, personal care, nutrition, consumer healthcare

Founded: 1814
Headquarters: Slough, England
Revenue: £13.993 billion
Website: https://www.reckitt.com/

With more than 60,000 products in 118 years, 3M Co. was founded by William A. McGonagle, John Dwan, Henry Brya and Hermon Cable. It is headquartered in Maplewood, Minnesota. In 2018, 3M was ranked #95 on the Fortune 500 list of the highest-grossing companies in the United States. Some of the most popular brands include Postit, Nexcare, ScotchBrite, ACE, Command, FUTURO and Filtrete. In 2019, 3M invested approximately $3.6 billion in R&D and capital expenditures to produce more innovative products for the future.

In March 2020, 3M Co. announced that it would expand its production capacity for filter solutions, disinfectants and instant disinfectants to reduce the impact of COVID-19 globally. In addition to this, investments in the United States have skyrocketed, increasing the capacity of N95 respirators by 30%.

Products: adhesives, abrasives, laminates, passive fire protection, personal protective equipment, window films, paint protection films, dental and orthodontic products, electrical and electronic connecting and insulating materials, medical products, car-care products, electronic circuits, healthcare software and optical films.

Founded: June 13, 1902
Headquarters: Maplewood, Minnesota, U.S.
Revenue: US$32.18 billion
Website: http://www.3m.com/

Multinational Personal Care Corporation KimberlyClark manufactures medical and surgical instruments and sanitary napkins. Founded in Texas in 1872 by Franklin S. Shattuck, John A. Kimberly, Charles B. Clark and Havila Babcock. The wide range of brands includes Kleenex, Viva, Scott, Huggies, Poise, Depend, GoodNites, Kotex, Little Swimmers, and more.

The company's charitable organization, known as the Kimberly Clark Foundation, continues to invest in several activities to expand access to sanitation facilities. In April 2020, the company's brands Cottonelle and Kleenex planned to donate $100,000 to United Way Centraide Canada. The purpose of this donation is to help vulnerable people fight COVID-19.

Products: sanitary paper products and surgical & medical instruments

Founded: 1872
Headquarters: Irving, Texas, U.S
Revenue: US$19.1 billion
Website: http://www.kimberly-clark.com/

Clorox, formerly known as Clorox Chemical Company, was founded in 1913. She is a manufacturer and seller of professional and consumer products. His bestsellers include Hidden Valley, Formula 409, Glad, Green Works Cleaning Products, and Burt's Bees.

In May 2020, United Airlines launched the United CleanPlus initiative in partnership with Cleveland Clinic and Clorox to deliver innovative cleanliness standards. Clorox cleaning products, including high-quality hand sanitizer and hand soap, are used for alcoholic beverages at airports.

Products: Cleaning supplies, bags and wrap, foods, personal care, water filtration, grilling, pet care supplies

Founded: May 3, 1913
Headquarters: Clorox Building, Oakland, California, US
Revenue: US$6.7 billion
Website: http://thecloroxcompany.com/

Lion Corporation, based in Japan, is a renowned manufacturer of oral care products, pharmaceuticals, soaps and detergents. It was founded by Tomijiro Kobayashi about 101 years ago. The company has a chemical engineering research department that supports the development of cutting-edge products. Halix, Bio Zip, Clinica, Charmy Magica, Denthealth and Excedrin are some of the best-known brands.

In May 2020, Lion Corporation announced plans to increase production of hygiene products such as hand sanitizer and hand soap to help people fight the coronavirus pandemic. The compny will also donate about 100 million yen to the Japanese Red Cross to support high-class workers.

Products: Consumer goods

Founded: 3 September 1918
Headquarters: 3-7, Honjo Itchome, Sumida, Tokyo, Japan
Revenue: between $37.0 million and $41.7 million
Website: http://www.lion.co.jp/en

Founded in 1930 by Muhammad Manal, Himalaya Global Holdings Ltd. is located in Karnataka, India, and is a manufacturer of health products with Ayurvedic ingredients. The company is marketed under the name Himalaya Herbal Healthcare. It has extensive geographic coverage in Oceania, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, America and India. The company has published nearly 8 scientific papers on PureHands Hand Sanitizer Gel through extensive research and development.

In May 2020, Himalaya Global Holdings Ltd. released a digital film '#ThePureestGreeting' to raise awareness about the importance of social distancing in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The film also showcases the latest Himalayan Pure Hands line of hand sanitizers and hand sanitizers. The main goal is to popularize greeting each other using the beautiful Indian Namaste gesture.

Products: Consumer goods, Herbal, ayurvedic medicine, Nutrition, Personal Care, Child Care

Founded: 1930
Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Revenue: $5 Million
Website: http://www.himalayawellness.com/