How to Use antibacterial in a Sentence

antibacterial

adjective

• Use a mild antibacterial soap and leave them on a towel to air dry.
  — Gigi Engle, SELF, 19 Dec. 2018
• Use a good antibacterial cleaner on the bins and racks, and also wipe the rubber gasket seal on the door.
  — Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2019
• Among the items to include are face masks, antibacterial wipes, child care and pet supplies.
  — Teresa Velasco, San Antonio Express-News, 1 June 2021
• Wipe your screen with an antibacterial wipe often to get rid of germs.
  — Kristin Koch, Seventeen, 1 Aug. 2020
• Use a wet cloth, a wipe, or even an antibacterial spray and a paper towel to wipe your makeup bag clean.
  — Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2023
• David washed the wound with soap and water and applied antibacterial cream.
  — Sandra G. Boodman, sacbee, 19 June 2017
• David washed the wound with soap and water and applied antibacterial cream.
  — Philly.com, 10 Sep. 2017
• Spray it with an antibacterial cleanser or soapy water and scrub with a long-handle brush.
  — NBC News, 22 Feb. 2020
• The metals could have been added as a way to add pigment, whitener or an antibacterial agent.
  — Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 9 July 2024
• Both Talakoub and Sobel agree that HA is a good antibacterial agent on the skin to help heal wounds like burns and skin ulcers.
  — Audrey Noble, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Dec. 2018
• Scrub it well with antibacterial soap and water after each use, and replace it when the surface starts to feel dull.
  — Neha Tandon, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2024
• These protocols, much like in the U.S., are the use of face masks, antibacterial gel and maintaining a healthy distance.
  — Javier Arce, The Arizona Republic, 14 June 2021
• The spices in this chai tea are warm and bracing, with all of the antioxidants and antibacterial properties that go along with tea and spices.
  — Anna Thomas Bates, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2018
• And who would have thought even a year ago that a company touting an antibacterial spray would go for a Super Bowl spot?
  — Marc Bona, cleveland, 8 Feb. 2021
• Take antibacterial wipes, too, and wipe down your seat, tray table, arm rest and other areas around you.
  — USA Today, 29 June 2020
• If meat is murder, does that mean antibacterial soap is, too?
  — WIRED, 27 June 2023
• With the slide of a button, the antibacterial nozzle slips back inside the cylinder that’s coated in a metallic finish.
  — Liz Stinson, Curbed, 9 July 2019
• One 1990 study found that dogs’ saliva had slight antibacterial effects when a mother licks herself and her young, Primm points out.
  — Erika Engelhaupt, National Geographic, 24 Oct. 2017
• Zinc pyrithione is an antibacterial and antifungal agent that treats flakes and itchy scalp.
  — Patia Braithwaite, SELF, 2 Nov. 2020
• The overwhelming sadness came out of nowhere and in the most inconvenient place: in front of a big display of antibacterial wipes at Target.
  — Meghan Rabbitt, Health.com, 22 Nov. 2021
• Lemons make a wonderful cleaning tool thanks to the antibacterial properties of their acidic juice, and of salt can be used as an abrasive that works well to scrub cutting boards.
  — Samantha Hunter, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2024
• Seeds from the jojoba plant, found in the deserts of the southwest, produce a liquid wax that is antibacterial and antifungal.
  — Bryony Gilbey, chicagotribune.com, 20 Mar. 2021
• But to what extent should that hinder our use of these antibacterial products?
  — Adam Hurly, GQ, 27 Feb. 2018
• No matter your room or suite, though, face masks, sanitizer, and antibacterial wipes are supplied in each for greater peace of mind.
  — Travis Levius, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2022
• Once the anesthesia takes effect, the chest will be swabbed with an antibacterial solution and the body covered with sterile drapes.
  — Jennifer Whitlock, Rn, Msn, Fn, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2023
• My own feet were soaking in a tub of warm water with a dash of apple cider vinegar, known for its antibacterial properties.
  — Darian Symoné Harvin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2022
• Studies have shown that thyme, a common spice, may be antibacterial.
  — Brittany Lubeck, Rd, Verywell Health, 16 Mar. 2023
• Look for a gentle option such as this clean-smelling antibacterial soap from Dial.
  — NBC News, 13 Nov. 2020
• Used inside barns and even homes, whitewash offered mildly antibacterial properties to surfaces where it was applied.
  — Mary Ann Ashcraft, Baltimore Sun, 23 Nov. 2024
• It is used in traditional medicine for its antiviral and antibacterial properties and is said to boost the immune system, helping to relieve respiratory infections such as colds and flu, as well as reducing fever and sore throats.
  — Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 8 Jan 2025