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How do antiseptics differ from disinfectants?

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Antiseptics are applied to living tissues (wounds, cuts) and are mild, whereas disinfectants kill microorganisms on non-living objects (floors, instruments) and are too harsh for living tissues.
Chemistry in Everyday Life

From ISC 2020 Chemistry Paper 1, question 5(i).