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Declaring chemical war on things too small to surrender.
means To destroy germs on a surface or object using chemicals or heat, making it safe.
from From Latin dis- (undo) plus infect (to taint or spoil), literally the act of un-tainting — a verb built to reverse contamination.
Sanitize vs disinfectSanitizing reduces germs; disinfecting kills far more.
Contact timeMost disinfectants need wet minutes, not a quick wipe.
Old methodSailors fumigated ships with burning sulfur.