The answer is disinfectants. They're the chemical products formulated to kill most bacteria, fungi, and viruses on surfaces and tools.
Sanitizers, cleansers, and sterilizers are related but distinct steps in the decontamination process. Disinfectants sit specifically at the surface-and-implement level — strong enough for tools and stations, but not designed for direct skin contact the way antiseptics are.
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