Disinfect definition

Disinfect means to eliminate virtually all germs from inanimate surfaces through the use of chemicals or physical agents (e.g., heat). In the child care environment, a solution of ¼ cup household liquid chlorine bleach added to one gallon of water (or one tablespoon bleach to one quart water) and prepared fresh daily is an effective disinfectant for environmental surfaces and other objects. A weaker solution of 1 tablespoon bleach to 1 gallon of cool water is effective for use on toys, eating utensils, etc. Commercial products may also be used.

Disinfect means to eliminate virtually all germs from an inani- mate surface by the process of cleaning and rinsing, followed by:

Disinfect means to clean in order to prevent the growth of or to destroy disease-causing microorganisms.

Examples of Disinfect in a sentence

• Disinfect your boat, equipment and gear by either:4.1. Washing with ~212 F water (steam clean), or4.2. Drying thoroughly for five days after cleaning with soap and water and/or high pressure water, or4.3. Disinfecting with either 200 ppm (0.5 oz per gallon or 1 Tablespoon per gallon) Chlorine for10-minute contact time or 1:100 solution (38 grams per gallon) of Virkon Aquatic for 20- to 30-minute contact time.

• Disinfect your boat, equipment and gear by either:4.1. Washing with ~212 F water (steam clean), or4.2. Drying thoroughly for five days after cleaning with soap and water and/or high pressure water, or4.3. Disinfecting with either 200 ppm (0.5 oz per gallon or 1 Tablespoon per gallon) Chlorine for 10- minute contact time or 1:100 solution (38 grams per gallon) of Virkon Aquatic for 20- to 30-minute contact time.

• Disinfect outside of toilets, top and bottom of seats, and flush valves.

• Disinfect area with 3% hydrogen peroxide followed by 70% isopropyl alcohol.

• Disinfect frequently used items and surfaces as much as possible.

More Definitions of Disinfect

Disinfect means to destroy or inactivate most germs on any inanimate object, but not bacterial spores. Mix four tablespoons of bleach with one gallon of cool water or use an environmental protection agency (EPA) registered disinfectant.

Disinfect means to eliminate virtually all germs from inanimate surfaces through the use of chemicals or physical agents.

Disinfect or "disinfecting" means to eliminate virtu- ally all germs on a surface by the process of cleaning and rinsing, followed by:

Disinfect means to eliminate virtually all germs from an inanimate surface by the process of cleaning and rinsing, followed by:

Disinfect or "disinfecting" means to eliminate vir- tually all germs on a surface by the process of cleaning and rinsing, followed by:

Disinfect means to eliminate germs from inanimate surfaces through the use of chemicals (e.g., products registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as “disinfectant”) or a solution of household liquid chlorine bleach and water.

Disinfect or "disinfecting" means to eliminate virtually all germs on a surface by the process of cleaning and rinsing, followed by: