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Chlorhexidine is a disinfectant and antiseptic that is used for skin disinfection before surgery and to sterilize surgical instruments. It may be used both to disinfect the skin of the patient and the hands of the healthcare providers. It is also used for cleaning wounds. It is effective against a range of microorganisms, but does not inactivate spores. Cetrimide is a compound of different quaternary ammonium salts. It has antiseptic properties for skin and also used for sterilizing surgical instruments. It comes as a topical solution for sterilization purpose. It also acts as a bactericidal against gram-positive bacteria.