Kansas City Royals and Reckitt, The Makers of Lysol, Partner to Enhance Kauffman Stadium’s Disinfection Protocols
Kansas City, MO and Parsipphany, NJ, April 8, 2021 – Today, the Kansas City Royals welcome Reckitt, the makers of Lysol, to Kauffman Stadium. They are proud to announce a partnership that will introduce enhanced disinfection protocols at The K for the 2021 season and beyond. Today’s announcement follows the commitment by Reckitt with MLB, announced in October 2020.
This partnership comes at a time when 84% of people in the US are concerned about germs.[1] As the Royals organization welcomes fans back to The K, a top priority is establishing enhanced disinfection protocols that can help protect fans, players, and employees. To do this, the Royals will tap into Lysol’s industry-leading, 100-plus years of germ-kill expertise and innovation, which will be at the forefront of creating enhanced disinfection measures at the ballpark.
quote icon“There can be no shortcut to the disinfection and cleanliness at sporting stadiums”
E. Yuri Hermida Executive Vice President of North America Hygiene for Reckitt
“It’s the best way to increase fans’ comfort levels with returning to watch the game and so we’re delighted that the Royals have made this a high priority. We look forward to working with them to welcome back fans to The K.”
Reckitt will supply EPA-approved disinfection products, including those proven to be effective against SARS-CoV-2,[2] the virus that causes COVID-19, to use across areas where germs are most prevalent. Through this partnership, the Royals are putting their confidence in a science-backed, strategic approach designed with Lysol. This approach combines disinfection products from a trusted industry leader, with rigorously developed protocols that will offer additional reassurance to fans and staff. Dispensers with Lysol Disinfecting Wipes will also be made available around the ballpark for fans to use for protection from the spread of germs on surfaces. Through this and other partnerships like it, Lysol is committed to doing what it takes to protect fans, and helping them enjoy the game they love.
quote icon“The health and safety of our players and fans is of utmost priority to us"
Sarah Tourville Royals Chief Revenue and Innovation Officer
“We are excited to partner with Lysol, as their expertise and array of disinfecting products will further strengthen our efforts to play baseball at Kauffman Stadium."
[1] Based on those who reported that they were very or somewhat concerned about germs. Toluna Global Covid Tracker, Wave 12. February 2021.
[2] According to Reckitt’s knowledge and published scientific evidence, Reckitt is highly confident that its actives/formulated products will continue to be effective against mutated strains of the SARS- CoV-2 virus.