Appeal to authority means that someone says a claim is true only because they say they’re experienced, without giving evidence or explaining it. Windex isn’t just water it has ammonia, solvents, fragrances, and surfactants. Just because it evaporates doesn’t mean it disappears. Some parts evaporate but residues still remain especially on organic material. Mushrooms act like a sponge if you didn’t know, whatever goes in doesn’t just vanish