Acetone 20 liter pail    Acetone is used for common cleaning of laboratory wares for a few reasons. Firstly it's because Acetone is a very good solvent, it is a very polar substance that dissolves almost all organic compounds, which is obviously criticial if you're cleaning. It is water miscible, so can be used in conjuction with water.   "These compounds have been shown to be effective against viruses and bacteria." According to a study published in the journal Annals of Ophthalmology, when used in a concentrated form, acetone can sanitize surfaces