Free from "living"germs or microorganisms

An invasion of the body by disease or infectious agents.

To remove dirt from a surface or area.

To kill germs like bacteria or virus

An antimicrobial agent that is applied to non-living objects to reduce the number of unwanted microorganisms.

Soap and Water can be considered a disinfectant.

To flush out dirt and debris from a wound

To remove dirt and foreign material from a woud.

Water, Betadine or Saline can all be used to irrigate a wound.