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Reckitt and Sons

British household products manufacturer, 1840–1954

Reckitt and Sons was a leading British manufacturer of household products, notably starch, black lead, laundry blue, and household polish, and based in Kingston upon Hull. Isaac Reckitt began business in Hull in 1840, and his business became a private company "Isaac Reckitt and Sons" in 1879, and a public company in 1888.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1840Founded1
  • HeadquartersKingston upon Hull1

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Reckitt and Sons was a leading British manufacturer of household products, notably starch, black lead, laundry blue, and household polish, and based in Kingston upon Hull. Isaac Reckitt began business in Hull in 1840, and his business became a private company "Isaac Reckitt and Sons" in 1879, and a public company in 1888.2

The story

Founded by Isaac Reckitt and James Reckitt in 1840.1

Leadership

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Products and brands

  • starch

Listed on Wikidata.1

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded by Reckitt1

Timeline

  1. 1869Renamed Name changed to Reckitt & Sons Ltd.1
  2. 1840Founded Founded1

Sources

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