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Last updated: 11/16/2023

or Use on Fomites isinfection Sanitization Sterilization Reduces or destroys microbial load of an inanimate item through application of heat or antimicrobial chemicals Reduces microbial load of an inanimate item to safe public health levels through application of heat or antimicrobial chemicals Degerming Completely eliminates all vegetative cells endospores and viruses from an inanimate item For Use on Living Tissue Antisepsis Reduces microbial load on skin or tissue through application of an antimicrobial chemical Reduces microbial load on skin or tissue through gentle to firm scrubbing and the use of mild chemicals Cleaning surfaces like laboratory benches clinical surfaces and bathrooms Commercial dishwashing of eating utensils cleaning public restrooms Preparation of surgical equipment and of needles used for injection Cleaning skin broken due to injury cleaning skin before surgery Handwashing Chlorine bleach phenols e g Lysol glutaraldehyde Detergents containing phosphates e g Finish industrial strength cleaners containing quaternary ammonium compounds Pressurized steam autoclave chemicals radiation Boric acid isopropyl alcohol hydrogen peroxide iodine betadine Soap alcohol swab