disinfects
Sterilizes a surface
Disinfects means to kill or eliminate harmful microorganisms on a surface or object, typically using chemical agents.
You disinfect kitchen counters, bathroom fixtures, or medical equipment to prevent the spread of disease: She disinfects the doorknobs daily during flu season.
Disinfecting targets germs specifically, unlike general cleaning which removes visible dirt.
Chemical stain and germ killer
- chlorineHalogen disinfectant element
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- germicideAgent that kills microbes
- bactericideSubstance killing harmful microbes
virucide · fungicide · hydrogen peroxide · antibacterial · iodine · ethanol · isopropanol · biocide
Purge pests using gas
- irradiateExpose to electromagnetic energy
- pasteurizeHeat-treat for safety
- autoclavePressurized steam sterilization chamber
- boilHeat to bubbling point
Free from pathogens
- sterileFree from microorganisms
- germfreeContaining no microorganisms
- uncontaminatedFree from impurities
- clinicalEmotionally detached, medically precise
sanitized · pathogen-free · hospital-grade · surgical · medical-grade · pristine · immaculate · clean room
bleach
Chemical stain and germ killer
- chlorineHalogen disinfectant element
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- germicideAgent that kills microbes
bactericide · virucide · fungicide · hydrogen peroxide · antibacterial · iodine · ethanol · isopropanol · biocide · microbicide
fumigate
Purge pests using gas
- irradiateExpose to electromagnetic energy
- pasteurizeHeat-treat for safety
- autoclavePressurized steam sterilization chamber
boil · spray · wipe · soak · mist · fog · rinse · swab · scrub · flush
aseptic
Free from pathogens
- sterileFree from microorganisms
- germfreeContaining no microorganisms
- uncontaminatedFree from impurities
clinical · sanitized · pathogen-free · hospital-grade · surgical · medical-grade · pristine · immaculate · clean room · operating theater
- improvementsimprovement, fixes, betterment, enhancement, upgrade
- disinfectant wipesPre-soaked germicidal cloths
- disinfecting wipesMoist cloths that kill germs
- disinfectant sprayGerm-killing pressurized mist
- disinfection protocolsProcedures for eliminating harmful microbes
disinfect, disinfectant, disinfected, disinfecting, disinfection, disinfectants, disinfector, disinfectors