disinfectors
Pathogen elimination devices
Disinfectors are people or devices that disinfect—that eliminate bacteria, viruses, or other harmful microorganisms from surfaces or spaces.
The term applies to sanitation workers, UV light machines, or chemical spraying equipment: The disinfectors arrived to clean the hospital ward after the outbreak.
Chemical stain and germ killer
- chlorineHalogen disinfectant element
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- peroxideOxygen compound, disinfectant
- biocideChemical that kills organisms
germicide · virucide · bactericide · fungicide · phenolics · ethanol · isopropanol · formaldehyde
Device dispersing liquid droplets
- foggerVapor-dispensing apparatus
- autoclavePressurized steam sterilization chamber
- wipesRubs clean
- mopFloor-washing implement
nozzle · tank · canister · applicator · dispenser · aerosol · vaporizer · chamber
Complete elimination of microbes
- fumigationDisinfection via airborne chemicals
- decontaminationRemoving dangerous substances
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
- pasteurizationThermal pathogen elimination process
fogging · wiping · spraying · soaking · irradiation · filtration · autoclaving · asepsis
Toxic materials needing precautions
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- maskFace-worn concealment
- gogglesSealed protective eyewear
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
suit · ventilation · containment · biohazard · precaution · protection · PPE · respirator
Medical treatment facility
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
- cleanroomParticle-free manufacturing space
- morgueCorpse holding facility
- operating-roomSurgical suite in hospitals
veterinary · ambulance · pharmaceutical · ICU
bleach
Chemical stain and germ killer
- chlorineHalogen disinfectant element
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- peroxideOxygen compound, disinfectant
biocide · germicide · virucide · bactericide · fungicide · phenolics · ethanol · isopropanol · formaldehyde · hypochlorite
sprayer
Device dispersing liquid droplets
mop · nozzle · tank · canister · applicator · dispenser · aerosol · vaporizer · chamber · fumigator
sterilization
Complete elimination of microbes
- fumigationDisinfection via airborne chemicals
- decontaminationRemoving dangerous substances
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
pasteurization · fogging · wiping · spraying · soaking · irradiation · filtration · autoclaving · asepsis · rinsing
hazmat
Toxic materials needing precautions
shield · suit · ventilation · containment · biohazard · precaution · protection · PPE · respirator · MSDS
hospital
Medical treatment facility
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
- cleanroomParticle-free manufacturing space
- morgueCorpse holding facility
operating-room · veterinary · ambulance · pharmaceutical · ICU
- neat freaksneat freak, clean freak, perfectionists, perfectionist, germaphobe
- cleaning thingscleaners, washers, scrubbers, wipers, dusters
disinfectorscontaminators
Sources of impurity
polluters · infectors · carriers · spreaders · disease vectors
disinfectorssuper-spreaders
Those transmitting disease disproportionately