disinfectant
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She watched TikTok videos warning expectant mothers to bring their own toilet paper and disinfectant to the hospital and says several relatives had a terrible experience.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
At 7:00 am, relatives brought packages: deodorant, toothpaste, soap and shampoo in labeled plastic bags, plus disinfectant and bleach -- provisions essential for maintaining hygiene in the latrines of tiny cells.
From Barron's ● Jan. 10, 2026
Chlorine dioxide is a chemical compound that has a range of applications, including as a disinfectant and deodorizer.
From Salon ● Dec. 15, 2025
The room was chilly because of the conservation regime and smelled of disinfectant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2025
The sweetness did not quite conceal a taste of disinfectant.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
For years, as Venezuela fell into economic depression, hospitals operated without basic medication, reliable power and even disinfectants.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
Bacteria and viruses can hide inside amoebae, where they may be shielded from disinfectants and other treatment methods.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 6, 2026
Instead of relying on chemical disinfectants, the surface uses mechanical force to disable the virus.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 22, 2026
Most common disinfectants do not kill C. auris, which can live on surfaces for weeks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2025
Father set down his box of ammonia and disinfectants.
From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep
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