How to Use hygienic in a Sentence

hygienic

adjective
  • The hygienic conditions of the operating room are maintained by the nursing staff.
  • The prisoners' living quarters were not hygienic.
  • For hygienic reasons, restaurants should wash silverware and drinking glasses more than once.
  • The form has been sprayed with a sealant to keep the space hygienic.
    Kelly Crow, WSJ, 23 Sep. 2020
  • And small children are not the most hygienic people in the world.
    Jessica Bartlett, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Oct. 2022
  • What if bathing every day is not the best way to be hygienic?
    Harry Enten, CNN, 14 May 2022
  • But removing shoes, for most of us, most of the time, is an easy and hygienic thing to do.
    Liz Krieger, Good Housekeeping, 6 June 2023
  • And, as a note, using your hands or a washcloth is more hygienic than a loofah.
    Alexis Benveniste, Allure, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Sleek, modern, and hygienic, like props from a sci-fi movie.
    Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022
  • Plastic was the rage -- cheap, durable, hygienic and long-lasting -- and the industry thrived in the then British colony.
    Elaine W. Ng, CNN, 12 May 2017
  • So much dirty talk sounds hygienic: salad spinning and putting a tea bag on a saucer.
    Helen Ellis, New York Times, 2 June 2017
  • The tiny, hygienic tube is a liner, blush, lipstick, and eye shadow all in one.
    Devon Abelman, Allure, 12 Sep. 2020
  • They also stock food, over-the-counter medicine, and hygienic products.
    Julyssa Lopez, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2018
  • Eating with your hands (at least in Western culture) is seen as not hygienic and can cause a mess on the table and the floor.
    Katherine Lee, Parents, 29 July 2024
  • The company says it’s cut down on training time and has made the checkout process more hygienic.
    James Somers, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2021
  • The website for this device says GoGirl is a discreet and hygienic tool that can fit in one's pocket or purse.
    Melinda Morris, NOLA.com, 8 Feb. 2018
  • The starched, hygienic blandness of a tiny hotel room may be fine for sleeping, but it’s not so good for napping.
    Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2022
  • The scraper is made of stainless steel, which is durable and hygienic, while the comfort grip handles are made from rubber.
    Lacey Muinos, Health, 23 Jan. 2023
  • The mop feature has disposable pads for easy and hygienic use.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
  • It’s now more important than ever to be clean and hygienic at home.
    Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2020
  • Clean once weekly with warm water and gentle soap cleanser for the most hygienic results.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2021
  • Of course, the hyper-diligence is for hygienic reasons.
    Devon Abelman, Allure, 20 Apr. 2018
  • Each one is ultra-hygienic, as they have been approved and tested.
    Chris Hachey, BGR, 9 June 2021
  • Instead, wear low-cut socks to keep a dry, hygienic barrier between your foot and shoe.
    Max Berlinger, New York Times, 13 June 2018
  • Safe in the microwave, dishwasher, and oven up to 350° F, these dishes are easy-to-clean, non-porous, and ultra-hygienic.
    Daria Smith, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2021
  • Just know that there are easier (and probably more hygienic) methods, like tape, that can do the same thing.
    Deanna Pai, Teen Vogue, 22 Sep. 2017
  • Today, our methods and labs are much more hygienic and careful.
    Jill Foster, Star Tribune, 13 Jan. 2021
  • This also comes with a 5-in-1 SmartCare Center that keeps your shaver hygienic.
    Chris Hachey, BGR, 24 Nov. 2021
  • Keep in mind that due to hygienic reasons, mask purchases are final sale and cannot be returned.
    Isabelle Kagan, USA TODAY, 9 June 2020
  • Needless to say, this isn't a very comfortable or hygienic arrangement.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 12 July 2024

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