Citric acid helps keep tetracyclines in solution. Citric acid can be mixed at 1 pack per gallon of tetracycline stock solution. Citric acid at a concentration of 1 pack per gallon through a proportioner is useful after the administration of vitamins to decrease residue build up in the lines. Caution should be used when handling hydrogen peroxide since it is corrosive and tissue damaging. Iodine is corrosive to galvanized steel, rubber and latex.
Citric acid is corrosive to galvanized steel.
Chlorine at high levels is corrosive to all metals including stainless steel. Chlorine, ammonia and commercial cleaning agents should not be mixed together since some combinations will react producing dangerous fumes. Good ventilation should be allowed when using chlorine. To evaluate the cleaning and sanitizing efforts, some form on monitoring should be used. Bacterial evaluation of the water can be conducted by collecting three - five ml water samples per house.