How to Use disinfectant in a Sentence

disinfectant

noun

• Clean the area with disinfectant.
• They use a strong disinfectant on the medical equipment.
• Next, gently wipe the tops of the keys and the palm rest with a microfiber cloth or a disinfectant wipe.
  — USA TODAY, 6 May 2021
• Once the tick is removed, clean the area with a disinfectant.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Oct. 2022
• The best disinfectant, in this case, would have been to have a publicly open process.
  — Sarah Kolinovsky, ABC News, 9 July 2021
• Plan to hover, or to wipe down the seat with some kind of disinfectant.
  — Washington Post, 24 Sep. 2020
• Once the area has been cleared, mop with disinfectant or bleach.
  — Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
• And others, if a cloth couch is in good enough shape, will invest in disinfectant spray and hope for the best.
  — Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2021
• While sunlight is the best disinfectant, there’s more to be done.
  — Jessica Anderson, National Review, 10 July 2021
• Can't find a disinfectant in your area, and don't want to shell out big bucks online?
  — Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 29 Aug. 2020
• Oh, and do not spray disinfectant on your meat or cheese.
  — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 11 Nov. 2022
• Spray with a disinfectant like Lysol to kill spores that can linger in thick padding.
  — Lauren Smith, Good Housekeeping, 6 Feb. 2019
• Chuck leaves and Sam starts spraying disinfectant around the bar.
  — Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2023
• At the next level, the doormat was drenched in disinfectant, on which washed footwear would then land next.
  — Manavi Kapur, Quartz, 25 Mar. 2021
• Clean the surface again with disinfectant, and wash your hands.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
• Make sure to check the label on your disinfectant wipe for the brand’s instructions.
  — Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2023
• Many disinfectants take a few minutes to do their job, so spray, let sit, then wipe.
  — Alyssa Shaffer, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
• The good news is that the virus does not last long in the environment and can be destroyed by most disinfectants.
  — Christopher Roth, azcentral, 29 Jan. 2020
• After use, let the toilet brush dry out of the caddy and spray with disinfectant.
  — Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping, 11 Dec. 2020
• Aircraft will be cleaned at night with a disinfectant that lasts more than 24 hours.
  — Thomas Gualtieri, Bloomberg.com, 28 May 2020
• All parts can be wiped down with a disinfectant wipe for cleaning.
  — Good Housekeeping, 6 July 2023
• Scrub the area, apply a disinfectant, scrub the area again, rinse, pat the area dry, and do your best to keep it dry and well-ventilated.
  — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 20 May 2021
• But life didn’t always end in cool rooms that smelled of disinfectant.
  — Lexi Pandell, Wired, 20 Nov. 2020
• She was convicted that year of spraying a then-boyfriend in the eyes with Lysol disinfectant spray in a Kent State dorm.
  — Adam Ferrise, cleveland.com, 17 June 2019
• So, if there is an infection, like the koalas with tissue burns, the laser can act as a disinfectant.
  — Roxanne Washington, cleveland, 11 Mar. 2020
• To clean bags that cannot be laundered, spray them with a disinfectant then wipe them down, making sure the seams are free from drips and stains.
  — Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2020
• Its once-squalid floors and tiled walls now gleam, and a perfume of disinfectant wafts through the corridors.
  — Rachel Swan, SFChronicle.com, 7 July 2019
• Daily cleanings, the use of specialized disinfectant and shields are some of the ways Metro is working to prevent the spread of the virus.
  — Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 4 July 2020
• Fight Bathroom Odors Start with the toilet and use a combo cleaner-disinfectant to wipe around the seat, lid, and hinges.
  — Christina Poletto, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Mar. 2022
• If the brush has metal parts, wooden handles, or rubber grips (as most do) hand-washing and then disinfecting with diluted vinegar or pet-safe disinfectant is a safer option.
  — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025