How to Use hygienic in a Sentence

hygienic

adjective
  • The form has been sprayed with a sealant to keep the space hygienic.
    — Kelly Crow, WSJ, 2020-09-23
  • What if bathing every day is not the best way to be hygienic?
    — Harry Enten, CNN, 2022-05-14
  • Sleek, modern, and hygienic, like props from a sci-fi movie.
    — Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 2022-09-16
  • And small children are not the most hygienic people in the world.
    — Jessica Bartlett, BostonGlobe.com, 2022-10-21
  • And, as a note, using your hands or a washcloth is more hygienic than a loofah.
    — Alexis Benveniste, Allure, 2023-02-27
  • So much dirty talk sounds hygienic: salad spinning and putting a tea bag on a saucer.
    — Helen Ellis, New York Times, 2017-06-02
  • But removing shoes, for most of us, most of the time, is an easy and hygienic thing to do.
    — Liz Krieger, Good Housekeeping, 2023-06-06
  • They also stock food, over-the-counter medicine, and hygienic products.
    — Julyssa Lopez, Glamour, 2018-03-20
  • It’s now more important than ever to be clean and hygienic at home.
    — Popular Science, 2020-09-03
  • Each one is ultra-hygienic, as they have been approved and tested.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 2021-06-09
  • The mop feature has disposable pads for easy and hygienic use.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 2024-03-01
  • Today, our methods and labs are much more hygienic and careful.
    — Jill Foster, Star Tribune, 2021-01-13
  • There’s no scientific hard line on whether a shower or a bath is more hygienic.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 2024-09-23
  • The company says it’s cut down on training time and has made the checkout process more hygienic.
    — James Somers, The New Yorker, 2021-03-18
  • Clean once weekly with warm water and gentle soap cleanser for the most hygienic results.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2021-03-18
  • The starched, hygienic blandness of a tiny hotel room may be fine for sleeping, but it’s not so good for napping.
    — Washington Post, 2022-04-17
  • But using the hot-air dryers common in bathrooms can undo that handy hygienic work.
    — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 2018-04-06
  • Just know that there are easier (and probably more hygienic) methods, like tape, that can do the same thing.
    — Deanna Pai, Teen Vogue, 2017-09-22
  • The scraper is made of stainless steel, which is durable and hygienic, while the comfort grip handles are made from rubber.
    — Lacey Muinos, Health, 2023-01-23
  • Some grinders come with a sausage-stuffing attachment, but a stand-alone stuffer will be more efficient and hygienic.
    — Cameron Johnson, Popular Mechanics, 2021-05-12
  • The crucial issue of who is in charge has a respectable, hygienic pragmatism.
    — Laurence Scott, Wired, 2020-10-03
  • These pros are finally settling the debate and sharing the most hygienic way to flush your toilet.
    — Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 2025-04-01
  • The texture is rich, so a little goes a long way; use a spatula to keep things hygienic and scoop out the necessary amount.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2025-02-21
  • Eating with your hands (at least in Western culture) is seen as not hygienic and can cause a mess on the table and the floor.
    — Katherine Lee, Parents, 2024-07-29
  • The website for this device says GoGirl is a discreet and hygienic tool that can fit in one's pocket or purse.
    — Melinda Morris, NOLA.com, 2018-02-08
  • These are families that are going to be torn from one another, and going to a college campus may not be the most hygienic thing in the world.
    — Fox News, 2018-06-27
  • Hog production in the U.S. is extremely hygienic, so cooking your pig till pink is just fine.
    — John Mariani, Forbes, 2021-03-01
  • This model is known for its deep-cleaning performance and hygienic bin emptying and includes a two-year warranty.
    — Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Unfortunately, that strategy would be hygienic only for the pooper.
    — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2025
  • The short, which addresses period poverty, or the lack of access to safe and hygienic menstrual products, was developed through Black Girls Film Camp and screened as part of UFF’s programming.
    — Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025

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