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Recent Examples of disinfect
Canada exports about 80% of chlorine to the U.S. that is used for chemicals to disinfect drinking water for the West Coast states, according to Eric Byer, CEO of the Alliance for Chemical Distribution.
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Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025
To disinfect mattresses, upholstered furniture, or carpet that have been exposed to norovirus, steam-clean them to 170 degrees Fahrenheit for five minutes or 212 degrees for one minute.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
To disinfect high-touch surfaces, follow the same guidelines for disinfecting bathroom and kitchen surfaces outlined above.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
Her work has shown, for example, that bleach works pretty well at disinfecting feline virus in the lab, and that the same is true for a mouse norovirus that is often used in these experiments.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025
To disinfect mattresses, upholstered furniture, or carpet that have been exposed to norovirus, steam-clean them to 170 degrees Fahrenheit for five minutes or 212 degrees for one minute.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
To disinfect high-touch surfaces, follow the same guidelines for disinfecting bathroom and kitchen surfaces outlined above.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
Her work has shown, for example, that bleach works pretty well at disinfecting feline virus in the lab, and that the same is true for a mouse norovirus that is often used in these experiments.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinfect
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The omission of the Q and A — not just from social media but, on at least some occasions, the live feed watched by the public in real time — in some ways sanitizes the mayor’s image, removing the messy back-and-forth that takes place between politicians and the news media.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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There’s no other way to feel about sanitizing makeup brushes than uggggh.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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Then on Wednesday, sheriff’s officials sent an urgent message to patrol cars, saying the Altadena air had become so toxic after days of wildfires that deputies should wear masks on the job and decontaminate their uniforms before stepping foot in their homes.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Once contaminated, food cannot be decontaminated, posing risks to human health.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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The Pure Water project is intended to make the upgrades unnecessary because sewage from the plant will be purified at a new Miramar plant just east of Interstate 805, then stored in Lake Miramar reservoir near Interstate 15 and later piped to homes and businesses as potable water.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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This liquid may be filtered or chemically purified before being dehydrated to obtain the salts—though not to the extent to which table salt is refined.35 Sea salt is harvested from seawater through natural evaporation processes driven by the sun and wind.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
18 Feb. 2025
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Next, wipe the curler down with a rag dampened with warm, soapy water.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2025
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At another, the four-year-old appeared to pick his nose and wipe it on the Resolute Desk.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
16 Feb. 2025
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Though many of these have now been restored, thousands of pages were purged of references to gender and diversity initiatives, for example, and others including the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) website remain down.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
19 Feb. 2025
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Multiple prosecutors in his office who worked on those cases were purged in the opening days of the Trump administration.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2025
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If stains persist, try scrubbing gently with a soft bristled brush.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025
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Manual exfoliation—or scrubbing your scalp while shampooing—can help clear oil and skin build-up that can lead to itching and flaking.7 Why and How to Do a Scalp Detox 6.—
Marisa Garshick,
Verywell Health,
20 Feb. 2025
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But the wisdom of a broad perspective isn’t confined to the cleaning aisle or personal care.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Moisten the disposable sheets with water and a gentle cleaning agent like Dawn dish soap, then use the DIY wet wipes to clean countertops or messy faces.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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It’s formulated with a mix of plant oils including grape seed, lavender, and sunflower seed to rinse off waterproof makeup without feeling heavy or greasy on your face.—
Sarah Y. Wu,
Glamour,
19 Feb. 2025
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My indulgence is going home afterward, taking a shower to rinse off any excess hair clippings, and using our Seaweed Scalp Scrub.—
Alexandra Pastore,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Disinfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfect. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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