Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb hygienize
1 sense of hygienize
Sense 1
sanitize, sanitise, hygienize, hygienise -- (make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing)
=> clean, make clean -- (make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from; "Clean the stove!"; "The dentist cleaned my teeth")