Liquid disinfectant (6)

I believe the answer is:

bleach

(Other definitions for bleach that I've seen before include "Blanching agent" , "Stuff that whitens, hair or cloth" , "Sink and toilet cleaner" , "Lighten" , "Chemical whitener" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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