disinfectants
Microbe elimination agents
Disinfectants are substances that kill or neutralize harmful microorganisms on surfaces and objects.
Common disinfectants include bleach, alcohol, and hydrogen peroxide.
Unlike antiseptics, which are safe for living tissue, disinfectants are typically too harsh for skin: The hospital uses industrial disinfectants on floors and equipment.
The term extends to anything that eliminates contamination: Sunlight is nature's disinfectant.
Chemical stain and germ killer
- chlorineHalogen disinfectant element
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- hydrogen peroxideOxidizing disinfectant and bleach
- ammoniaAcrid nitrogen-hydrogen gas
phenol · formaldehyde · iodine · chlorhexidine · isopropanol · ethanol · thymol · chlorine dioxide
Disinfectant product line
Nucleus-free single-celled organisms
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
- fungiSpore-reproducing decomposers
- sporesAsexual reproductive bodies
- pathogensDisease-causing microorganisms
germs · microbes · mold · mildew · biofilm · contamination · contagion
Kills or inhibits germs
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- antiviralAgent blocking viral spread
- antifungalDestroys or stops mold growth
- germicidalAble to kill microbes
biocidal · broad-spectrum · residual · non-toxic · corrosive · hospital-grade · medical-grade
Dispersed liquid droplets
mist · immerse · swab · aerosol · UV light · steam · autoclave · irradiate
Medical treatment facility
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
- operating roomSurgical procedure venue
- kitchenFood preparation room
bathroom · wound care · water treatment · swimming pool · food processing · veterinary · dental · pharmaceutical
bleach
Chemical stain and germ killer
- chlorineHalogen disinfectant element
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- hydrogen peroxideOxidizing disinfectant and bleach
ammonia · phenol · formaldehyde · iodine · chlorhexidine · isopropanol · ethanol · thymol · chlorine dioxide · povidone-iodine
Lysol
Disinfectant product line
bacteria
Nucleus-free single-celled organisms
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
- fungiSpore-reproducing decomposers
- sporesAsexual reproductive bodies
pathogens · germs · microbes · mold · mildew · biofilm · contamination · contagion
antimicrobial
Kills or inhibits germs
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- antiviralAgent blocking viral spread
- antifungalDestroys or stops mold growth
germicidal · biocidal · broad-spectrum · residual · non-toxic · corrosive · hospital-grade · medical-grade
spray
Dispersed liquid droplets
fog · mist · immerse · swab · aerosol · UV light · steam · autoclave · irradiate · ozonation
hospital
Medical treatment facility
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
- operating roomSurgical procedure venue
kitchen · bathroom · wound care · water treatment · swimming pool · food processing · veterinary · dental · pharmaceutical · household
- Germ Killingsterilization, antiseptics, tetracyclines, sulfonamides, phagocytosis
- chemicalschemicals, compounds, acids, reagents, solutions
- cleanerscleaner, cleaners, maids, maid, detergent
- hygiene suppliessoap, hand soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant
- remediesremedy, cure, medicine, treatment, medications
- Lab Safetysafety goggles, lab safety, lab coat, PPE, fume hood
disinfectantscontaminants
Unwelcome substances in something pure
pathogens · germs · infectious agents · bacteria · microbes
disinfectantscontaminants
Unwelcome substances in something pure
pollutants · biohazards · filth · sewage · toxins
disinfectantsagar
Algae-derived gelling substance
bacterial cultures · fertilizers · probiotics · inoculants · breeding grounds
- disinfectant wipesPre-soaked germicidal cloths
- disinfectant sprayGerm-killing pressurized mist