deodourise
Eliminate bad odors
To deodourise is to remove or mask unpleasant smells: deodourise the fridge with baking soda, a spray that deodourises pet odours.
The spelling with -ou- is British; Americans write deodorize.
The word applies literally to spaces, fabrics, and bodies, and occasionally figuratively to sanitising something's reputation or image.
Kill pathogens on surfaces
- sterilizeEliminate all microorganisms
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- germicideAgent that kills microbes
fumigate · decontaminate · purify · hygienic · aseptic · biocide · detoxify · bactericidal
Take in fully
- eliminateRemove completely
- charcoalBurned wood residue
- neutralizerAgent that cancels effects
- enzymesReaction-speeding proteins
oxidize · adsorb · filtration · bind · react · convert · decompose · zeolite
disinfect
Kill pathogens on surfaces
- sterilizeEliminate all microorganisms
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
germicide · fumigate · decontaminate · purify · hygienic · aseptic · biocide · detoxify · bactericidal · antimicrobial
absorb
Take in fully
- eliminateRemove completely
- charcoalBurned wood residue
- neutralizerAgent that cancels effects
enzymes · oxidize · adsorb · filtration · bind · react · convert · decompose · zeolite · catalyst
refresh
Restore energy or newness
fragrance · scent · aroma · perfume · sachet · potpourri · incense · citrus · floral · minty
wash
Clean using liquid