disinfectant

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The Lysol disinfectant maker’s sales grew 5% on a like-for-like basis on year, Reckitt Benckiser said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

At 7:00 am, relatives brought packages: deodorant, toothpaste, soap and shampoo in labeled plastic bags, plus disinfectant and bleach -- provisions essential for maintaining hygiene in the latrines of tiny cells.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

Chlorine dioxide is a chemical compound that has a range of applications, including as a disinfectant and deodorizer.

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2025

“Sunlight is the best disinfectant, and it’s time to shine a light on puppy mills,” Newsom said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

He believes fresh air keeps the shed cleaner than washing down walls with disinfectant.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan