Biofilm is a defensive effort in which colonies of similar bacteria protect themselves against chemical assault. The germs cooperate to build and maintain a barrier that keeps even strong disinfectants such as bleach and iodine at bay.
Biofilms can be present even when the surface doesn't feel or look slimy, however. Biofilms may be removed by physical agitation such as brushing or scrubbing.
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