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How does disinfectants work?

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it probably works by just guessing don't actually positivly know btw having a chemical in it that is a eater and eats all the germs away leaving the good fresh aparance that the surface is "clean"

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Disinfection works by eliminating pathogens, bacteria, and other microorganisms on surfaces where the disinfecting solution was applied. It is different from cleaning which merely involves wiping a surface to remove dirt or debris.

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