disinfect
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Workers will then disinfect the repaired section with chlorine, test the water quality, then dechlorinate the water and discharge it into a storm drain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Ranchers have to remove eggs and larvae and disinfect and treat wounds, infected ears or mucus membranes.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
Officers involved in these tasks disinfect their vehicles and shoes after patrolling high-risk areas.
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2026
Greater transparency and clarity are urgently needed to disinfect the greenwashing fraud of many ESG initiatives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 16, 2026
Once they finished emptying out my apartment, custodial bots would scour and disinfect it.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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Back in his studio he disinfects and washes his findings before cutting them up and pasting them on a board to create a face on each one.
From Reuters ● Feb. 3, 2023
He said Foxconn has begun requiring face masks and disinfects the workplace daily but work continues normally.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 31, 2022
Young kids are often eye-level with items on counters and under kitchen and bathroom sinks, so keep cleaning supplies, disinfects and hand sanitizers where children can’t reach them or see them.
From Fox News ● Sep. 16, 2021
He disinfects them, goes and gets in the car, and a couple of hours later your car’s back.
From The Verge ● Dec. 15, 2020
The same attendant should not care for both lots unless he disinfects himself thoroughly after each visit to the infected hogs.
From Pratt's Practical Pointers on the Care of Livestock and Poultry by Pratt Food Co.
Oceanwide’s Hondius will be cleaned and disinfected in the Netherlands, with crew and staff quarantining, but the company hasn’t planned future sailing cancellations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026
The MV Hondius left the island of Tenerife with a skeleton crew on Monday and will be disinfected upon arrival in the Netherlands on Sunday.
From Barron's ● May 12, 2026
Passengers are being asked to remain in their cabins while the ship is disinfected and personal protective equipment is handed out.
From MarketWatch ● May 5, 2026
Bowls, toys, refrigerators, countertops and other pet products that came into contact with the food should also be thoroughly disinfected.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2024
The object would be disinfected on its way through the tank.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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Other ways facility managers can reduce the risk of Legionella include disinfecting cooling towers and water systems, establishing a water management program and routinely performing water system maintenance.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
The MV Hondius, the ship where the outbreak occurred, will undergo cleaning and disinfecting after it arrives in the Netherlands Monday, the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026
Haidilao has apologised to customers, saying it has replaced all hotpot equipment and dining utensils, as well as disinfecting other crockery and utensils.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2025
Officials recommended biosecurity measures such as disinfecting equipment and limiting visitors.
From Salon ● Dec. 24, 2024
“Ponya seeds are anti-inflammatory, disinfecting, and, incidentally, an excellent source of protein. Here.”
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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