disinfectant
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KAMPALA, Uganda—An Ebola response team ran into an unexpected obstacle when they arrived to spray a roadside market with disinfectant a couple of weeks ago: the admin for a local WhatsApp group.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 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
“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
Mr Inch said the water was contaminated so they washed with a disinfectant and were concerned about becoming unwell.
From BBC ● May 26, 2025
The Captain had put chairs on top of tables and was beginning to mop the floor with hot water and disinfectant.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
Bacteria and viruses can hide inside amoebae, where they may be shielded from disinfectants and other treatment methods.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 6, 2026
If infected rodents are confirmed on board, public-health officials might require a thorough decontamination—a process that, according to the CDC, involves wetting all surfaces with disinfectants before cleaning to avoid sending virus particles airborne.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
Instead of relying on chemical disinfectants, the surface uses mechanical force to disable the virus.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 22, 2026
Most common disinfectants do not kill C. auris, which can live on surfaces for weeks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2025
Father set down his box of ammonia and disinfectants.
From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep
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