bleach
Chlorine cleaning solution
Whether noun or verb, meanings of bleach share the idea of losing color or force, and moving towards white.
Chemical bleach removes color.
To bleach something (clothes, flour, coral) is to deprive it of color, and sometimes of vigor.
Bleaching strips are used to whiten the teeth.
In language, the meaning of a word or expression is bleached if it becomes weaker or less specific over time.
Kill pathogens on surfaces
- sanitizeCleanse of pathogens
- sterilizeEliminate all microorganisms
- decontaminateRemove harmful substances
- purifyRemove unwanted substances
hygiene · sanitation · scrub · wash · rinse · soap · detergent · antibacterial
Halogen disinfectant element
- oxidizerElectron-accepting reactant
- causticChemically burning; bitterly mocking
- corrosiveDestroys by chemical action
- alkalineHaving high pH
reactive · solution · concentrate · dilute · fumes · ventilation · hazardous · toxic
Chemical cleaning agent
- fabricWoven or knit material
- softenerAgent that reduces hardness
- stainsDiscolorations on surfaces
- washerSpacer ring for fasteners
whitener · brightener · soak · rinse · towels · linens · washing · garments
Make pale or colorless
- brightenIncrease luminosity or cheer
- lightenMake less heavy
- pallorUnhealthy facial whiteness
- snowyBlanketed in white flakes
ivory · alabaster · chalky · pearly · milky · porcelain · creamy · blanched
Major bleach manufacturer
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
- bathroomRoom for hygiene
- kitchenFood preparation room
- moldForm-giving container
mildew · grout · tile · countertop · toilet · surface · spray · wipe
Destroys by chemical action
- fadingGradual loss of intensity
- discolorationAltered surface pigmentation
- degradationDecline in condition
- erosionGradual wearing away
weakening · holes · ruined · spotted · streaked · accidental · splatter · stained
disinfect
Kill pathogens on surfaces
- sanitizeCleanse of pathogens
- sterilizeEliminate all microorganisms
- decontaminateRemove harmful substances
purify · hygiene · sanitation · scrub · wash · rinse · soap · detergent · antibacterial · germicide
chlorine
Halogen disinfectant element
- oxidizerElectron-accepting reactant
- causticChemically burning; bitterly mocking
- corrosiveDestroys by chemical action
alkaline · reactive · solution · concentrate · dilute · fumes · ventilation · hazardous · toxic · irritant
detergent
Chemical cleaning agent
washer · whitener · brightener · soak · rinse · towels · linens · washing · garments · delicates
whiten
Make pale or colorless
snowy · ivory · alabaster · chalky · pearly · milky · porcelain · creamy · blanched · ashen
Clorox
Major bleach manufacturer
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
- bathroomRoom for hygiene
- kitchenFood preparation room
mold · mildew · grout · tile · countertop · toilet · surface · spray · wipe · dilution
corrosive
Destroys by chemical action
- fadingGradual loss of intensity
- discolorationAltered surface pigmentation
- degradationDecline in condition
erosion · weakening · holes · ruined · spotted · streaked · accidental · splatter · stained · destroyed
- cleaningcleaning, clean, housekeeping, clean up, daily cleaning
- laundrywashing machine, wash, dryer, clothes dryer, fold
- white thingssnow, chalk, milk, flour, paper
- chemicalschemicals, compounds, acids, reagents, solutions
- laundry caremachine wash, hand wash, delicate cycle, permanent press, spin cycle
- sanitationsewage, sewers, cleaning, sewer, disinfecting
- bleached hairChemically lightened locks
- bleach blondeChemically whitened hair color
- bleached blondeChemically lightened hair shade
- hair bleachPigment-stripping hair product
- bleak landscape
- bleacher seatsUncovered stadium benches
bleak, bleached, bleaching, bleachers, bleaches, bleacher, unbleached, bleachable, bleachlike