virucidal
adjective
vi·ru·cid·al
ˌvī-rə-ˈsī-dᵊl 
: having the capacity to or tending to destroy or inactivate viruses
virucidal agents
virucidal activity
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Soft furnishings, according to the guidelines, should be cleaned with hot water and detergent, followed by steam cleaning that reaches at least 158 degrees or a virucidal disinfectant.
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virucidal
adjective
vi·ru·cid·al
ˌvī-rə-ˈsīd-ᵊl
: having the capacity to or tending to destroy or inactivate viruses
virucidal activity
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