Sunlight (cleaning product)

[3] Designed for washing clothes and general household use, the success of the product led to the name of the company's village for its workers, Port Sunlight.

The soap formula was invented by a Bolton chemist named William Hough Watson, who also became an early business partner.

[6] In several markets (e.g., Belgium and the Netherlands), Sunlight soap has survived as a personal wash product rather than a laundry detergent.

In Sri Lanka, Sunlight laundry soap has a market share of more than 75%,[7] and won the "brand of the year" award in 2004.

South Africans use the brand for bath soap, dishwashing liquid, washing powder, and fabric conditioner.

[12] In 2008, the North American trademark rights to Unilever laundry brands including Sunlight were acquired by Sun Products Corporation.