sanitizers
Bacteria-eliminating products
Sanitizers are substances or devices that reduce contamination, particularly germs on surfaces or hands.
Hand sanitizers—alcohol-based gels or liquids—became ubiquitous during the COVID-19 pandemic: There's sanitizer by the door.
The term extends figuratively to anything that cleans up or makes palatable: social media sanitizers that filter offensive content.
Intoxicating hydroxyl compound
- ethanolDrinkable volatile spirit
- isopropanolSecondary propyl alcohol
- chlorhexidineMedical-grade antimicrobial compound
- hydrogen peroxideOxidizing disinfectant and bleach
bleach · chlorine · benzalkonium · phenol · iodine · formaldehyde
Rubs clean
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
- foamBubble-filled substance
- dispenserDevice that releases portions
pump bottle · touchless dispenser · travel size · wall mount · Purell · automatic dispenser · squeeze bottle
Medical treatment facility
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- kitchenFood preparation room
- restaurantPlace serving meals
- food serviceMeal preparation industry
laboratory · bathroom · school · daycare · gym · office · airport · public transit
Kills or inhibits germs
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
- germicidalAble to kill microbes
- fungicidalAble to destroy molds
- broad-spectrumEffective across many varieties
Cleaning palms with soap
- rubbingApplying pressure while moving
- scrubbingCleaning by rubbing hard
- rinsingClearing with water
- dryingMoisture removal process
applying · spraying · wiping · soaking · contact time · dwell time · coverage · reapplication
alcohol
Intoxicating hydroxyl compound
- ethanolDrinkable volatile spirit
- isopropanolSecondary propyl alcohol
- chlorhexidineMedical-grade antimicrobial compound
hydrogen peroxide · bleach · chlorine · benzalkonium · phenol · iodine · formaldehyde
wipes
Rubs clean
dispenser · pump bottle · touchless dispenser · travel size · wall mount · Purell · automatic dispenser · squeeze bottle
hospital
Medical treatment facility
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- kitchenFood preparation room
- restaurantPlace serving meals
food service · laboratory · bathroom · school · daycare · gym · office · airport · public transit · cleanroom
antibacterial
Kills or inhibits germs
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
- germicidalAble to kill microbes
- fungicidalAble to destroy molds
broad-spectrum · disinfecting · sterilizing · hospital-grade
handwashing
Cleaning palms with soap
drying · applying · spraying · wiping · soaking · contact time · dwell time · coverage · reapplication · air drying
bacteria
Nucleus-free single-celled organisms
- virusesSubmicroscopic infectious particles
- germsMicroscopic disease agents
- fungiSpore-reproducing decomposers
pathogens · microbes · spores · contaminants · biofilm · E. coli · salmonella · norovirus · staph · MRSA
- hygienehygiene, handwashing, toothbrush, hand washing, cleanliness
- cleanerscleaner, cleaners, maids, maid, detergent
- cleaning thingscleaners, washers, scrubbers, wipers, dusters
- hygiene suppliessoap, hand soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant
- neat freaksneat freak, clean freak, perfectionists, perfectionist, germaphobe
- industrial suppliesfasteners, bolts, screws, washers, bearings
sanitizerscontaminants
Unwelcome substances in something pure
pathogens · pollutants · germs · bacteria · viruses
sanitizerscontaminants
Unwelcome substances in something pure
pollutants · adulterants · impurities · biocontaminants · poisons
- hand sanitizerWaterless palm cleanser
- sanitizer wipesGerm-killing disposable cloths
- hand sanitizer dispenserDevice releasing cleansing gel
- hand sanitizer stationMounted dispenser for antiseptic gel
- sanitizer dispenserDevice releasing hand cleanser
- sanitizer stationFixture dispensing antibacterial gel