How to Use antibacterial in a Sentence

antibacterial

adjective

• Use a mild antibacterial soap and leave them on a towel to air dry.
  — Gigi Engle, SELF, 19 Dec. 2018
• Think about washing your hands with antibacterial soap.
  — Timothy Morton, The Atlantic, 8 July 2018
• As such, acne breakouts needed to be treated with something antibacterial, and that's where coconut oil comes in.
  — Sable Yong, Teen Vogue, 10 Sep. 2018
• Use an over-the-counter antibacterial ointment to prevent infection.
  — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 10 Nov. 2018
• And go for gentle cleansing soaps that are lipid-free (these cleansers are more moisturizing than traditional antibacterial types).
  — Molly Nover-Baker, SELF, 26 Dec. 2018
• Both Talakoub and Sobel agree that HA is a good antibacterial agent on the skin to help heal wounds like burns and skin ulcers.
  — Audrey Noble, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Dec. 2018
• Some metals, such as gold and silver, have natural antibacterial properties and are used to coat certain solid items, such as medical implants.
  — The Economist, 28 June 2018
• Where an antibacterial product kills off acne-causing bacteria, an antiseptic will prohibit the growth of that bacteria in the first place.
  — Megan McIntyre, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2018
• Use a good antibacterial cleaner on the bins and racks, and also wipe the rubber gasket seal on the door.
  — Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2019
• Among the items to include are face masks, antibacterial wipes, child care and pet supplies.
  — Teresa Velasco, San Antonio Express-News, 1 June 2021
• Wipe your screen with an antibacterial wipe often to get rid of germs.
  — Kristin Koch, Seventeen, 1 Aug. 2020
• Use a wet cloth, a wipe, or even an antibacterial spray and a paper towel to wipe your makeup bag clean.
  — Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2023
• Spray it with an antibacterial cleanser or soapy water and scrub with a long-handle brush.
  — NBC News, 22 Feb. 2020
• The metals could have been added as a way to add pigment, whitener or an antibacterial agent.
  — Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 9 July 2024
• Scrub it well with antibacterial soap and water after each use, and replace it when the surface starts to feel dull.
  — Neha Tandon, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2024
• These protocols, much like in the U.S., are the use of face masks, antibacterial gel and maintaining a healthy distance.
  — Javier Arce, The Arizona Republic, 14 June 2021
• And who would have thought even a year ago that a company touting an antibacterial spray would go for a Super Bowl spot?
  — Marc Bona, cleveland, 8 Feb. 2021
• Take antibacterial wipes, too, and wipe down your seat, tray table, arm rest and other areas around you.
  — USA Today, 29 June 2020
• If meat is murder, does that mean antibacterial soap is, too?
  — WIRED, 27 June 2023
• With the slide of a button, the antibacterial nozzle slips back inside the cylinder that’s coated in a metallic finish.
  — Liz Stinson, Curbed, 9 July 2019
• Zinc pyrithione is an antibacterial and antifungal agent that treats flakes and itchy scalp.
  — Patia Braithwaite, SELF, 2 Nov. 2020
• The overwhelming sadness came out of nowhere and in the most inconvenient place: in front of a big display of antibacterial wipes at Target.
  — Meghan Rabbitt, Health.com, 22 Nov. 2021
• Lemons make a wonderful cleaning tool thanks to the antibacterial properties of their acidic juice, and of salt can be used as an abrasive that works well to scrub cutting boards.
  — Samantha Hunter, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2024
• Seeds from the jojoba plant, found in the deserts of the southwest, produce a liquid wax that is antibacterial and antifungal.
  — Bryony Gilbey, chicagotribune.com, 20 Mar. 2021
• No matter your room or suite, though, face masks, sanitizer, and antibacterial wipes are supplied in each for greater peace of mind.
  — Travis Levius, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2022
• Once the anesthesia takes effect, the chest will be swabbed with an antibacterial solution and the body covered with sterile drapes.
  — Jennifer Whitlock, Rn, Msn, Fn, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2023
• My own feet were soaking in a tub of warm water with a dash of apple cider vinegar, known for its antibacterial properties.
  — Darian Symoné Harvin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2022
• Studies have shown that thyme, a common spice, may be antibacterial.
  — Brittany Lubeck, Rd, Verywell Health, 16 Mar. 2023
• With each wash, the linen blossoms into an even softer texture, and its antibacterial hemp fiber prevents molding, mildew, and fading from UV light.
  — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2024
• Each shoe is designed with a naturally antibacterial cork footbed for barefoot wear.
  — Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Aug. 2024

Last Updated: 15 Nov 2024