Most influenza strains can be inactivated easily by disinfectants and detergents. They can be inactivated easily by disinfectants and detergents. Chemical disinfectants are products that kill pathogens. Hypochlorites are also widely used as broad spectrum disinfectants and deodorizers. The chickenpox virus is susceptible to disinfectants, notably chlorine bleach (i.e., sodium hypochlorite). The most common disinfectants used are chlorine and chloramine. The virus is destroyed in the environment by routine cleaning with disinfectants, detergents, or drying. Some applications of chlorine include PVC, disinfectants, and solvents. All disinfectants kill bacteria (called bactericidal). Not all disinfectants kill all types of pathogens. It can also resist many common disinfectants, notably chlorine-based disinfectants. Kennels should also be then cleaned with bleach or other cleaning disinfectants. Chemical disinfectants or filters may be used. Both species show a gradual resistance to traditional disinfectants (i.e. chlorine). Phenolics are active ingredients in some household disinfectants.