Inactivation of those microorganisms requires antimicrobial treatments, carried out in food industries through hot water or steam or through the application of disinfectants. Disinfectants are chemical substances, which kill microorganisms but should not affect human health through hazardous residues and not cause corrosion of equipment. The application of disinfectants is called disinfection. The term sanitation refers to the inactivation of microorganisms through disinfectants, but also includes combating pests such as insects and rodents through chemical substances