We disinfected the doorknobs with antibac wipes.
Synonyms and examplescleanYou'll need to clean the wound before you bandage it.
cleanseThe herb is supposed to cleanse the body of toxins.
sanitizeTest tubes must be washed and sanitized before use.
sterilizeThe lab equipment was thoroughly sterilized before use.
purifyPlants cut down on pollution and help purify the air.
decontaminateVictims of the chemical attack had to be decontaminated in specially built outdoor showers.
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See alsoimmaculateapproving
spotless
spick and spaninformal
pure
sterile
wash
clean up
clean out
wipe
wipe down
wipe up
brush off
sweep
vacuum
hooverUK
mop
mop up
sponge
scrub
steam-clean
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If something is clean, it isfree from dirt. If youclean a house, place, or item,, you remove dirt or mess from it. If youmake something clean, you do something to remove dirt or dangerous substances from it.