Who owns Cif?
Cif
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- Brand origin
- United Kingdom
- Main production
- Several countries, incl. Italy
Cif is a household cleaning brand owned by Unilever PLC, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom. Cif makes products for cleaning hard surfaces, bathrooms, kitchens, floors and other areas of the home.
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What is Cif?
Cif is a household cleaning brand in Unilever’s Home Care portfolio. Unilever lists Cif alongside household cleaning and laundry brands including Domestos, Sunlight, Comfort and Dirt Is Good. Cif products are sold under different names in some markets, including Jif in the United Kingdom.
Who owns Cif?
Cif is ultimately owned by Unilever PLC, according to Made O’Meter’s ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. Unilever PLC is headquartered in the United Kingdom and is a publicly listed company. Unilever’s official brand portfolio identifies Cif as one of its Home Care brands.
Where does Cif come from?
Cif originated in the United Kingdom. Unilever launched Cif scouring cream in France in 1965, and later introduced the product as Jif in the United Kingdom. The product was produced at Port Sunlight and made available in Europe.
What products does Cif make?
Cif makes scouring creams, multipurpose sprays, bathroom cleaners, floor cleaners, limescale removers, mould stain removers, oven and grill cleaners, stainless steel cleaners and degreasers. Cif Cream is one of the brand’s established products. Cif Infinite Clean is a multipurpose refillable spray that uses probiotic technology and was launched in the United Kingdom in 2025.
Frequently asked questions about Cif
Is Cif a Unilever brand?
- Yes. Cif is a Unilever Home Care brand, and Unilever PLC is Cif’s ultimate owner.
What is Cif called in the United Kingdom?
- Cif products are sold as Jif in the United Kingdom. Unilever introduced the product there under the Jif name after launching Cif scouring cream in France.
What can Cif cleaners be used for?
- Cif makes cleaners for hard surfaces, bathrooms, kitchens, floors, ovens, grills, stainless steel and other household cleaning tasks. The range includes creams, sprays, mousses and degreasers.
Does Cif make a probiotic cleaner?
- Yes. Cif Infinite Clean is a multipurpose refillable spray that uses probiotic technology. Unilever launched the product in the United Kingdom in 2025.
Is Cif a British brand?
- Cif originated in the United Kingdom and is ultimately owned by Unilever PLC, which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Unilever launched the Cif name in France in 1965 before using the Jif name in the United Kingdom.
Sources: unilever.co.uk, unilever.com: cif, wiop.unilever.co.uk, unilever.com.br, unilever.com: cif cream how a household staple became a viral hit, unilever.com: bright future, unilever.com: home care, unilever.com: how were using probiotics to transform home cleaning
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