The invention relates to an antimicrobial composition of monoanhydro-hexitol monoalkyl ether isomers bearing an alkyl ether radical (OR) at C-3, C-5 or C-6 of the monoanhydro-hexitol, in which the alkyl group (R) is a linear or branched, cyclic or noncyclic hydrocarbon-based group comprising between 4 to 18 carbon atoms. The invention also relates to a method for disinfecting a surface and/or equipment contaminated by bacteria, said method comprising applying to said surface or equipment to be disinfected, a composition according to the invention.