A two-part disinfecting systems, as well as disinfecting compositions and methods
for making and using the same. The two-part disinfecting system contains a first
part and a second part adapted to be mixed to yield an aqueous disinfecting composition,
wherein the first part comprises a chlorite and the second part comprises an acid
and an optional oxidizable colorant, and wherein the first part, the second part,
or both the first and second parts comprise an alpha olefin sulfonate.
