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Who owns Air Wick?

Air Wick is owned by Reckitt (the United Kingdom, LSE: RKT).[1]

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc reported
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Slough
Origin
🇺🇸 United States
Founded
1943
Category
Home careAir care & pest control › Air freshener
Parent ticker
LSE: RKT
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Air Wick

Air Wick is an air freshener brand created in the United States in 1943, originally a wick standing in a bottle of deodorising liquid, hence the name. The range now covers plug-in diffusers, aerosols and automatic sprays, and it is one of the largest air care brands in Europe and North America.

Ownership timeline of Air Wick

Owners of Air Wick from 1943 to 2026 Reckitt 1943–present Reckitt 1960198020002020
  1. 1943 – present Reckitt [1] reported

Where Air Wick sits in Reckitt

Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.

Where Air Wick sits in Reckitt Tree of 20 brands under Reckitt. Reckitt Air Wick Calgon Cillit Bang Clearasil Dettol Durex and 14 more

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Air Wick?

The parent company of Air Wick is Reckitt, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Is Air Wick American or British?

Air Wick originated in the United States in 1943, but it is owned today by Reckitt, which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. So Air Wick is an American-origin brand under British ownership.

Is Air Wick still owned by Reckitt?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Air Wick is still owned by Reckitt. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Reckitt Benckiser Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2025 — Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, Annual report, published 5 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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