How to get rid of bleach smell?

Hey everyone,

I did my first total cleaning of my BP's tank today. I dont have any of that Chlorohexadine stuff yet so I researched on here and found that using 1 part bleach to 30 parts water would be fine. I soaked the hides for a little and completely rinsed them with hot water (a bunch of times even) but I can't seem to get the bleach smell out even though I didnt use a lot of bleach. :confused:

I have a very sensitive nose but I figure if I can smell it my ball can REALLY smell it. How can I get the smell out? I have one backup hide he is using now but I'd like to get his normal hot and cold side hides in ASAP.

Thanks! :)

What are your hides made out of? I use plastic hides and rocks and just put them in the dishwasher which is equally capable of disinfecting. For the wood logs and climbs I just bake them at 350 degrees for 20 min.

I am by no means an expert but I use simple soap and water to clean my BP's enclosure. I just use enough soap to get a bit of bubbles, wash it with a washcloth that is dedicated for use with the snake's various hides/bowls, then run warm water over it. When it comes to the tank itself, I have a glass aquarium so I use Windex then rinse with warm water.

Perhaps take whatever you washed with bleach and let it soak (if it is soakable) in a warm water/soap solution, then wash them clean with a washcloth and rinse them. See if the bleach smell is gone then.

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Originally Posted by 55Ballin

What are your hides made out of? I use plastic hides and rocks and just put them in the dishwasher which is equally capable of disinfecting. For the wood logs and climbs I just bake them at 350 degrees for 20 min.

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I have two hides that are these exo terra caves that are made out of some resin type material. Hope they are dishwasher safe because they are in there right now :P...hoping that will get the smell out.

http://www.everythingforpets.com/ima...op_1_37795.jpg

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Originally Posted by Alyvrae

I am by no means an expert but I use simple soap and water to clean my BP's enclosure. I just use enough soap to get a bit of bubbles, wash it with a washcloth that is dedicated for use with the snake's various hides/bowls, then run warm water over it. When it comes to the tank itself, I have a glass aquarium so I use Windex then rinse with warm water.

Perhaps take whatever you washed with bleach and let it soak (if it is soakable) in a warm water/soap solution, then wash them clean with a washcloth and rinse them. See if the bleach smell is gone then.

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Thanks! I did try to soak them in hot water and soap...still smelled funny. I'm thinking maybe the bleach wasnt a good idea. I can just buy two new ones if I cant get the smell out. Guess I learned my lesson!

I have an exo terra water bowl and it hold up just fine. But should anything go wrong, I take no responsibility lol. But I do not think you should have any problems.

Just got them out of the dishwasher and they look good. They did lighten up a bit, probably just washed some of the coloring off. But no more bleach smell. Thanks! :gj: