Disinfects nonplastic items. Heat the materials to 180 F and hold for 30 minutes. Disinfests clean soil-free tools and benches if they are kept wet for 10 minutes. Swab on tools or use as a dip. Alcohol will not corrode metallic objects, but is highly flammable and should not be used near electric equipment, gas-fired equipment, or in any place where a spark may ignite the fumes.
Alcohol burns without visible flame.
Disinfests clean soil-free tools and benches if they are kept wet for 10 minutes. Metal tools should then be rinsed with clean water to prevent corrosion. The fungus Botrytis is found virtually everywhere plants are grown. Dormant Botrytis spores can be found on the surface of seeds or on the surface of established plants. Botrytis persists in crop debris, fading flower parts, and damaged tissues.