When footbaths are used they should incorporate a cleaning procedure to remove accumulations of organic material and mud, be sufficiently deep to cover boots, use a disinfectant solution that is not inactivated by organic matter and be regularly refreshed with a new solution.
Highly contaminated equipment such as dive equipment requires special attention and is often prone to chemical corrosion. Frequent rinsing of equipment will assist in reducing build-up of organic matter and make disinfection more efficient. Equipment should be allowed to dry thoroughly to ensure that moist microenvironments that may harbour pathogenic agents are minimised.