diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/Chemistry-Reagents.dm b/code/modules/reagents/Chemistry-Reagents.dm
index 94caf95981..a7d5c1c609 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/Chemistry-Reagents.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/Chemistry-Reagents.dm
@@ -835,6 +835,18 @@ datum
 			description = "Sterilizes wounds in preparation for surgery."
 			reagent_state = LIQUID
 			color = "#C8A5DC" // rgb: 200, 165, 220
+			
+			//makes you squeaky clean
+			reaction_mob(var/mob/living/M, var/method=TOUCH, var/volume)
+				if (method == TOUCH)
+					M.germ_level -= min(volume*20, M.germ_level)
+			
+			reaction_obj(var/obj/O, var/volume)
+				O.germ_level -= min(volume*20, O.germ_level)
+			
+			reaction_turf(var/turf/T, var/volume)
+				T.germ_level -= min(volume*20, T.germ_level)
+			
 	/*		reaction_mob(var/mob/living/M, var/method=TOUCH, var/volume)
 				src = null
 				if (method==TOUCH)