How to Use disinfectant in a Sentence

disinfectant

noun

• Clean the area with disinfectant.
• They use a strong disinfectant on the medical equipment.
• 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
• Once the tick is removed, clean the area with a disinfectant.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Oct. 2022
• Dettol is a brand of disinfectant and cleanser in the UK.
  — Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 10 July 2025
• The best disinfectant, in this case, would have been to have a publicly open process.
  — Sarah Kolinovsky, ABC News, 9 July 2021
• Plan to hover, or to wipe down the seat with some kind of disinfectant.
  — Washington Post, 24 Sep. 2020
• Once the area has been cleared, mop with disinfectant or bleach.
  — Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
• Once the area has been cleared, mop with disinfectant or bleach.
  — Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
• Air dry larger items in the sun and spray them with a disinfectant.
  — Naseem S. Miller, OrlandoSentinel.com, 10 Sep. 2017
• And others, if a cloth couch is in good enough shape, will invest in disinfectant spray and hope for the best.
  — Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2021
• While sunlight is the best disinfectant, there’s more to be done.
  — Jessica Anderson, National Review, 10 July 2021
• 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
• Oh, and do not spray disinfectant on your meat or cheese.
  — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 11 Nov. 2022
• Once that's out of the way, using a stiff brush, scrub the floor with a mild detergent and disinfectant.
  — Maria Azzurra Volpe, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
• Spray with a disinfectant like Lysol to kill spores that can linger in thick padding.
  — Lauren Smith, Good Housekeeping, 6 Feb. 2019
• Chuck leaves and Sam starts spraying disinfectant around the bar.
  — Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2023
• At the next level, the doormat was drenched in disinfectant, on which washed footwear would then land next.
  — Manavi Kapur, Quartz, 25 Mar. 2021
• Clean the surface again with disinfectant, and wash your hands.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
• Make sure to check the label on your disinfectant wipe for the brand’s instructions.
  — Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2023
• Many disinfectants take a few minutes to do their job, so spray, let sit, then wipe.
  — Alyssa Shaffer, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
• The good news is that the virus does not last long in the environment and can be destroyed by most disinfectants.
  — Christopher Roth, azcentral, 29 Jan. 2020
• After use, let the toilet brush dry out of the caddy and spray with disinfectant.
  — Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping, 11 Dec. 2020
• Aircraft will be cleaned at night with a disinfectant that lasts more than 24 hours.
  — Thomas Gualtieri, Bloomberg.com, 28 May 2020
• All parts can be wiped down with a disinfectant wipe for cleaning.
  — Good Housekeeping, 6 July 2023
• Wipe down hampers with a plastic base monthly with a disinfectant to keep them sanitized.
  — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
• If your surfaces are not cleaned first, a disinfectant may not work properly.
  — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
• Clean the surface again with disinfectant, and wash your hands.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
• Scrub it with baking soda and dish soap, then sanitize with a disinfectant.
  — ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
• Sunlight is the best disinfectant.
  — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026