sanitaries
Feminine absorbent supplies
Sanitaries is a somewhat dated or euphemistic term for sanitary napkins or other menstrual hygiene products: The drugstore keeps sanitaries in aisle three.
The word avoids direct mention of menstruation, reflecting older taboos around discussing such products openly.
In some contexts, sanitaries may refer more broadly to sanitary facilities or fixtures.
Waste disposal fixtures
- lavatoriesRooms for bodily relief
- washroomsPublic sanitary facilities
- bathroomsRooms for washing, toileting
- latrinesCommunal pit toilets
urinals · stalls · cubicles · restrooms · loos · privies · outhouses · commodes
Eliminating pathogens from surfaces
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
- soap dispensersContainers releasing hand wash
- antisepticsAgents preventing microbial growth
cleanliness · germicides · decontamination · antibacterial · toiletries · personal care · waste disposal · public health
Mealtime wiping cloths
- padsCushioned protective layers
- tamponsInternal menstrual absorbents
- pantylinersThin absorbent underwear inserts
- menstrual cupsInsertable silicone period collectors
towels · diapers · nappies · hygiene products · disposables · absorbents · maternity pads
toilets
Waste disposal fixtures
- lavatoriesRooms for bodily relief
- washroomsPublic sanitary facilities
- bathroomsRooms for washing, toileting
latrines · urinals · stalls · cubicles · restrooms · loos · privies · outhouses · commodes · water closets
disinfection
Eliminating pathogens from surfaces
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
- soap dispensersContainers releasing hand wash
antiseptics · cleanliness · germicides · decontamination · antibacterial · toiletries · personal care · waste disposal · public health · infection control
napkins
Mealtime wiping cloths
- padsCushioned protective layers
- tamponsInternal menstrual absorbents
- pantylinersThin absorbent underwear inserts
menstrual cups · towels · diapers · nappies · hygiene products · disposables · absorbents · maternity pads
pipes
Cylindrical fluid carriers
- drainageLiquid removal system
- sewageLiquid refuse in drains
- wastewaterContaminated drainage from buildings
valves · fittings · traps · vents · installation · PVC · copper · leakage · septic · sewer lines