sanitize
Definitions
To make something hygienic and clean by disinfecting or sterilizing it.
To alter or remove information from a document or data to make it less offensive, sensitive, or controversial.
Examples
You should sanitize your hands thoroughly after handling raw meat.
The hospital staff must sanitize all medical equipment between patient visits.
Synonyms
disinfect sterilize cleanse purify decontaminate fumigate scrub