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From bleach to vinegar to soda drinks to honey, ostensibly added for their antibacterial properties, florists say that these additives aren't effective and may cause cut flowers to die faster.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026 -
What about soap versus antibacterial soap?—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Whitney has a fumigation guy who uses a process called ultraviolet germicidal irradiation.—
Jake Offenhartz,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Humans have known for over a hundred years that UV radiation can kill deadly germs, and hospitals have used germicidal 254-nm UVC to sterilize objects for decades.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
8 Mar. 2023
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Some early research has also suggested that antibiotic use and having certain bacteria in the gut could also play a role.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
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While treating other symptoms of menopause using hormonal or non-hormonal methods may improve menopausal acne, a dermatologist can provide additional treatment options, such as topical antibiotic treatments that can help reduce inflammation and breakouts.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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The freaky happenings in this seemingly antiseptic city include clashes with werewolves, bigfoot, aliens, ghosts, mummies, alternate dimensions, vengeful tornados, and Elvis!—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Everything is all painted white — very antiseptic and Swiss.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Typical customers served by sanitary wastewater systems using 3,500 gallons of water would see an increase of about $28 per month, the release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Stalls with overflowing sewage, exposed wires, no sanitary sinks in the kitchen, pests and vermin and alleged asbestos were among the concerns the community detailed during a presentation in mid 2024.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Air drying is easier and more hygienic.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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Traditional mops move filthy water, conventional vacuums push fine dust back into the air and cleaning cloths need to be rinsed to maintain hygienic conditions.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Microbicidal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microbicidal. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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