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Hi, I am a novice and I was just wondering the proper way to clean tanks and racks, how often, and the mixture or solution of chemicals that everyone uses?

Thanks

I use diluted chlorahexidine known also a Virosan or Novasan. Vets use it to clean their examining tables. Spray it on and then wipe dry. Cleans, disinfects, eliminates odors, and even dissolves urates. I use it to clean water bowls with thorough rinsing. Have used diluted chlorahexidine for many years with great results and no problems. Bill
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"I use diluted chlorahexidine known also a Virosan or Novasan. Vets use it to clean their examining tables. Spray it on and then wipe dry. Cleans, disinfects, eliminates odors, and even dissolves urates. I use it to clean water bowls with thorough rinsing. Have used diluted chlorahexidine for many years with great results and no problems. Bill"

I bought that stuff too...do you know if it is safe in tiny amounts if ingested? When you use it to clean a water bowl...would there not be trace amounts of it left that might be in the water that the animal drinks from possibly? I worry about that a little.
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