Disinfect vs. Fumigate

Disinfectverb

To sterilize by the use of cleaning agent.

Disinfectverb

To free from infectious or contagious matter; to destroy putrefaction; to purify; to make innocuous.

Disinfectverb

destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing;

Fumigateverb

(transitive) To disinfect, purify, or rid of vermin with the fumes of certain chemicals.

Fumigateverb

To apply smoke to; to expose to smoke or vapor; to purify, or free from infection, by the use of smoke or vapors.

Fumigateverb

To smoke; to perfume.

Fumigateverb

treat with fumes, expose to fumes, especially with the aim of disinfecting or eradicating pests