What is the longevity of chlorine on a sprayed surface?
Chlorine is a highly volatile element, which is one of the reasons that it makes such a great disinfectant. Because of its volatility, chlorine “wants” to bond with other elements in order to stabilize. So, in essence, chlorine is produced, does its job, and then disappears by bonding to another element, making it completely biodegradable. Evaporation, UV light, organic matter, and other substances present all play a role in the longevity of chlorine on surfaces. It is safe to say that when the Wysiwash solution is evaporated, the chlorine and related substances are gone as well.
