And use a disinfectant to clean the underside of your tables and bar tops, to avoid dust, grime, and other nasty germs from touching your legs and clothes.
—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2025
If water remains stagnant in a reservoir, there is a risk that chloramine, the chemical used as a disinfectant, will break down and chlorine will evaporate, leaving behind ammonia that could foster bacterial growth in the water supply.
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