Thoroughly disinfect (7)

I believe the answer is:

cleanse

(Other definitions for cleanse that I've seen before include "Make free from dirt" , "do some laundering?" , "purify from sin" , "Bathe" , "Wash" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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