Since irradiation was approved by the government two years ago, he said, it has been used to remove germs from millions of pounds of beef.

That means regular lid scrubs to remove excess germs and dead skin cells.

It filters the air you breathe, removing dust, germs and irritants.

Pureit Classic removes germs without needing electricity or pressurised tap water.

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To be effective as a hygiene measure, this process must be followed by thorough rinsing under running water to remove germs from the surface.

Peeling or cooking fruit and vegetables is also known to help remove germs.

This removes germs from your skin and helps prevent diseases from spreading.

It soon became apparent that slow sand filters could remove typhoid germs.

Since the germ theory of disease, cleanliness has come to mean an effort to remove germs and other hazardous materials.