probably a stupid question

i know this sounds like a stupid question but i really want to know the answer...

i have a cage that was used as a fish tank, then a frog enclosure, then a fire belly toad enclosure, then for a fence lizard, then me and my dad made a lid for it to house reptiles and i housed vanessa in it for a month or so, and since that it's housed approximitely 4 rats (all at different times) in the last 2 months. my question is this: will i be able to get it completely disinfected and bacteria/germ free? i've already disinfected it twice, rinsed it, then squirted (and wiped) it with an organic cleaning spray.

the reason i want to know is because i already have 200 dollars and my mom said if i can afford it i can ge an ackie if im good (im thinkin i need about 30-50 more dollars more for equipment/taxes). I CAN'T WAIT!!!

Yeah sure you can. Either 10% bleach solution, or chlorhexadine will do the trick. Just rinse it real good.

That's so cool you're getting an ackie! I'd love to have one.

i know!!!! ive been waiting for months and i thought it wouldnt happen for atleast 2 years. THIS IS AAAAAWESOME!!!

P.S. i know you want one so ill post lots of pics when i get one, muahahahaha. im not sure when that'll be though.

You better post pics.

lol, it could be another couple months till i get one but i definitely will take pics. im thinkin the next show we have comin and thats not till july, maybe ill get it online before then though.

You getting a yellow ackie, or you going for a red one?

elbow grease and a strong bleach solution.. Then rinse like there is no tomorrow.. I have done this several times with no ill effects:)

i would like to get a red, but im goin with a yellow. they're way less espensive and i've been reading they are generally smaller and less aggressive. it could be as late as july until i get one, but i dont care as long as i get one. lol.

thanks justcage. i think its really clean now. i cleaned with 2 different all purpose cleaner like 10 times and rinsed it after each one. im gonna let it sit for awhile now.

oh so now i have a stupid question... what's a ackie???