How to Use disinfectant in a Sentence

disinfectant

noun
  • Clean the area with disinfectant.
  • They use a strong disinfectant on the medical equipment.
  • Hold the brush over the bowl and pour disinfectant over it.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Wipe down the area again or mop the area with disinfectant.
    — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 6 May 2026
  • Once the area has been cleared, mop with disinfectant or bleach.
    — Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The rest of the area gets cleaned with food-safe disinfectant.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
  • Air dry larger items in the sun and spray them with a disinfectant.
    — Naseem S. Miller, OrlandoSentinel.com, 10 Sep. 2017
  • Plan to hover, or to wipe down the seat with some kind of disinfectant.
    — Washington Post, 24 Sep. 2020
  • All parts can be wiped down with a disinfectant wipe for cleaning.
    — Good Housekeeping, 6 July 2023
  • Use disinfectant or dish soap and water to scrub off any residue, then rinse.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
  • Spray your disinfectant all over the head of your toilet brush.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Spray your disinfectant all over the head of your toilet brush.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
  • Spray the area with a disinfectant, wait five minutes, then clean up the poop.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • But life didn’t always end in cool rooms that smelled of disinfectant.
    — Lexi Pandell, Wired, 20 Nov. 2020
  • Once the tick is removed, clean the area with a disinfectant.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Oct. 2022
  • Uber sent him by spraying them with disinfectant and reusing them.
    — Travis Loller, Star Tribune, 29 July 2020
  • The best disinfectant, in this case, would have been to have a publicly open process.
    — Sarah Kolinovsky, ABC News, 9 July 2021
  • Many disinfectants take a few minutes to do their job, so spray, let sit, then wipe.
    — Alyssa Shaffer, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
  • 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
  • While sunlight is the best disinfectant, there’s more to be done.
    — Jessica Anderson, National Review, 10 July 2021
  • Clean the surface again with disinfectant, and wash your hands.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Clean the surface again with disinfectant, and wash your hands.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
  • Clean the surface again with disinfectant, and wash your hands.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Use a damp, soapy cloth or spray disinfectant onto a cloth and wipe down every one.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Walk through your home with a disinfectant spray or wipes, and scan for high-touch items and surfaces in each room.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Spray with a disinfectant like Lysol to kill spores that can linger in thick padding.
    — Lauren Smith McDonough, Good Housekeeping, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Are disinfectant and pH levels checked at least twice per day?
    — Courtney Perkes, Orange County Register, 15 May 2017
  • 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
  • Aircraft will be cleaned at night with a disinfectant that lasts more than 24 hours.
    — Thomas Gualtieri, Bloomberg.com, 28 May 2020
  • Use a disinfectant wipe to clean the surface after you’re done.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025

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