disinfectant
Surface pathogen eliminator
A disinfectant is a substance that kills germs, bacteria, or viruses on surfaces.
Unlike antiseptics, which are safe for living tissue, disinfectants are typically too harsh for skin and are used on countertops, floors, and equipment: Wipe down the handles with disinfectant.
Bleach and alcohol solutions are common disinfectants.
Intoxicating hydroxyl compound
- ethanolDrinkable volatile spirit
- isopropanolSecondary propyl alcohol
- iodineAntiseptic element, atomic fifty-three
- chlorhexidineMedical-grade antimicrobial compound
hydrogen peroxide · phenol · bleach · chlorine · betadine · formaldehyde · thymol · pine oil
Pressurized steam sterilization chamber
- sterilizeEliminate all microorganisms
- asepticFree from pathogens
- sterileFree from microorganisms
- pasteurizeHeat-treat for safety
fumigate · irradiation · UV light · ozone · boiling · heat treatment · medical instruments · surgical
Dispersed liquid droplets
gel · liquid · concentrate · dilution · swab · mop · soak · immersion
Able to destroy microbes
- fungicidalAble to destroy molds
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- antiviralAgent blocking viral spread
antifungal · biocidal · pathogen · microorganism · bacteria · virus · spore · contamination
Medical treatment facility
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
- kitchenFood preparation room
- bathroomRoom for hygiene
operating room · wound care · water treatment · food processing · swimming pool · daycare · nursing home · veterinary
alcohol
Intoxicating hydroxyl compound
- ethanolDrinkable volatile spirit
- isopropanolSecondary propyl alcohol
- iodineAntiseptic element, atomic fifty-three
chlorhexidine · hydrogen peroxide · phenol · bleach · chlorine · betadine · formaldehyde · thymol · pine oil · tea tree oil
autoclave
Pressurized steam sterilization chamber
pasteurize · fumigate · irradiation · UV light · ozone · boiling · heat treatment · medical instruments · surgical · decontaminate
spray
Dispersed liquid droplets
foam · gel · liquid · concentrate · dilution · swab · mop · soak · immersion · fogger
bactericidal
Able to destroy microbes
- fungicidalAble to destroy molds
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
antiviral · antifungal · biocidal · pathogen · microorganism · bacteria · virus · spore · contamination · germ
hospital
Medical treatment facility
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
- kitchenFood preparation room
bathroom · operating room · wound care · water treatment · food processing · swimming pool · daycare · nursing home · veterinary · dental office
- chemicalschemicals, compounds, acids, reagents, solutions
- safetysafety helmet, hazard, airbag, alert, occupational safety
- sanitationsewage, sewers, cleaning, sewer, dry toilet
- spray cleanersglass cleaner, bathroom cleaner, multipurpose cleaner, oven cleaner, carpet cleaner
- Salon Hygienesterilization, autoclave, gloves, hand washing, hygiene protocols
- cleaning propertiesantibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic, sanitizing, deodorizing
disinfectantcontaminant
Substance that pollutes
pathogen · germ · infectious agent · pollutant · virus
- disinfectant wipesPre-soaked germicidal cloths
- disinfectant sprayGerm-killing pressurized mist