deodorizes
Removes bad odors
Deodorizes means removes or masks unpleasant smells.
Products that deodorize work either by neutralizing odor-causing compounds or by covering them with a more pleasant scent.
This spray deodorizes the room in seconds.
The word applies to everything from personal hygiene products to industrial cleaning solutions.
Something that deodorizes a situation, figuratively, makes an unpleasant truth more palatable or less offensive.
Removes effect or danger
- eliminatesRemoves from consideration
- absorbsTakes in fully
- removesTakes something out
- counteractsNeutralizes an opposing force
odors · smells · stench · mustiness · staleness · activated charcoal · baking soda · enzymes
Kills harmful microorganisms
- sanitizesEliminates pathogens from surfaces
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
- germicideAgent that kills microbes
sterilizes · cleanses · purifies · hygiene · handwash · sanitizer · antibacterial spray · chlorine
Hollow beneath shoulder joint
- shoesProtective foot coverings
- carpetsTextile floor coverings
- refrigeratorFood-cooling household appliance
- trash canContainer for refuse
litter box · gym bag · closet · bathroom · smoke · garbage · upholstery · mattress
neutralizes
Removes effect or danger
- eliminatesRemoves from consideration
- absorbsTakes in fully
- removesTakes something out
counteracts · odors · smells · stench · mustiness · staleness · activated charcoal · baking soda · enzymes · oxidizes
disinfects
Kills harmful microorganisms
- sanitizesEliminates pathogens from surfaces
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
germicide · sterilizes · cleanses · purifies · hygiene · handwash · sanitizer · antibacterial spray · chlorine · alcohol
underarms
Hollow beneath shoulder joint
- shoesProtective foot coverings
- carpetsTextile floor coverings
- refrigeratorFood-cooling household appliance
trash can · litter box · gym bag · closet · bathroom · smoke · garbage · upholstery · mattress · car interior
freshens
Makes clean again
spray · spritz · mist · aerosol · perfume · lavender · citrus · lemon · mint · floral
- improvementsimprovement, fixes, betterment, enhancement, upgrade