disinfectable
Able to cleanse
Disinfectable describes surfaces or objects that can be cleaned with disinfectant to kill germs and pathogens.
The term appears most often in healthcare and sanitation contexts, distinguishing materials that withstand chemical cleaning from those that cannot: The hospital specified disinfectable countertops for all patient rooms.
Suitable for healthcare settings
- hospital-gradeMeeting medical facility requirements
- wipeableAble to be cleaned
- washableAble to be cleaned
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
sealed · smooth · nonabsorbent · impermeable · cleanable · sanitizable · sterilizable · reusable
Chemical stain and germ killer
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- chlorineHalogen disinfectant element
- hydrogen peroxideOxidizing disinfectant and bleach
- phenolicOf hydroxybenzene compounds
ethanol · isopropanol · chlorhexidine · benzalkonium · ozone · hypochlorous acid · formaldehyde · ammonia
Rub to clean
Medical treatment facility
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
- kitchenFood preparation room
- bathroomRoom for hygiene
cleanroom · food processing · daycare · nursing home · dental office · veterinary · ambulance · gymnasium
medical-grade
Suitable for healthcare settings
- hospital-gradeMeeting medical facility requirements
- wipeableAble to be cleaned
- washableAble to be cleaned
waterproof · sealed · smooth · nonabsorbent · impermeable · cleanable · sanitizable · sterilizable · reusable · single-use
bleach
Chemical stain and germ killer
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- chlorineHalogen disinfectant element
- hydrogen peroxideOxidizing disinfectant and bleach
phenolic · ethanol · isopropanol · chlorhexidine · benzalkonium · ozone · hypochlorous acid · formaldehyde · ammonia · antiseptic
wipe
Rub to clean
scrub · immerse · swab · mop · fog · mist · dip · flush · bathe · irrigate
hospital
Medical treatment facility
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
- kitchenFood preparation room
bathroom · cleanroom · food processing · daycare · nursing home · dental office · veterinary · ambulance · gymnasium · spa
countertop
Flat kitchen work surface
tabletop · sink · faucet · toilet · floor · tile · plastic · metal · glass · vinyl
disinfectableporous
Allowing passage of fluids
unsanitary · absorbent · biohazardous · permeable · uncleanable
disinfectableantimicrobial
Kills or inhibits germs
aseptic · germ-free · sterile · bactericidal · pristine
disinfect, disinfected, disinfecting, disinfection, disinfectant, disinfects, infect, infected, infecting