For example, a germicide is an agent that can kill microorganisms, particularly pathogenic organisms (“germs”). The term germicide includes both antiseptics and disinfectants. Antiseptics are germicides applied to living tissue and skin; disinfectants are antimicrobials applied only to inanimate objects.

What does disinfection not kill?

Disinfection reduces the level of microbial contamination. Chemical disinfection does not kill spores, unlike chemical sterilization. Some common laboratory disinfectants include freshly prepared10% bleach and 70% ethanol.

Which is a powerful germicide?

Ozone is a powerful germicide - the gas kills the germs almost immediately. A substance is called a germicide if it kills germs as well as other microorganisms.