I have been using bleach, soap and hot water to clean and sanitize my plastic cages. What do you all think about the Wipe-Out sprays? Do you think they do a better job?
Thanks!
-Paul
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Wipe Out?
TRIPLEHET
Jun 06, 2005 01:06 PM
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Smoothscalin
Jun 06, 2005 02:03 PM
I have a solution for you (no pun intended)...I use a product from Seventh Generation. It is a natural All-Purpose Cleaner free of any perfume or dye. It is nontoxic, has no fumes, is hypoallergenic and has no phosphates. It's a coconut-based surfactant to mix with oils and sodium citrate. The only warning is that if it gets in your eyes, wash it out because of the citrus base...It's www.seventhgeneration.com or call them 1-800-456-1191 Mon-Fri EST...normal business hours...AND I don't get a dime in royalties...I have used this to clean young dragons and mine are now 24" long...Helane
TRIPLEHET
Jun 06, 2005 05:59 PM
Do you think that all these different kinds of cleaners work better than using soap and water to remove the mess and bleach to kill the bacteria? They are very expensive (I think)and I go through alot very fast. If I don't have to use it, I'd rather not. I just want to want my snakes to live in the cleanest and healthiest environment possible, and I want to spend my money wisely.
Thanks!
-Paul Stojek
xelda
Jun 06, 2005 08:17 PM
Washing with soap and water before bleach is a great regimen. The soap and water will wash away whatever it's not able to kill on contact, provided that you lather and rinse well. It also washes away debris, which makes the bleach solution more effective on the microbial level.
If you want to be EXTREMELY thorough though, you should use bleach, ammonia, and Nolvasan on a rotational basis, since they have varying strengths and weaknesses for different pathogens.
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TRIPLEHET
Jun 06, 2005 09:55 PM
What is Nolvasan? I've never heard of it.
Thanks.
-Paul
xelda
Jun 07, 2005 09:55 PM
It's Chlorhexadine diacetate, also marketed as Virosan and I think a few other names. It's effective against organic matter unlike some other cleaning agents. Usually vets use it to clean off their counters in between patients.
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fighterpilot
Jun 06, 2005 08:50 PM
awsome snake man
