Going to get cleaner

I've been cleaning out my reptile cages with aquarium cleaner so far. Its a mild cleaner and uses the same basic rules as bleach. Rinse until you can't smell it anymore.

Now I want to upgrade to Chlorhexadine. I found a 16oz bottle online for $7.99 not including shipping. It says it makes up to 16 gallons of mix. So, I have a few questions.

1) I've heard that this stuff can only keep for a certain time. How long is a gallon good for?

2) Does it follow the same rules as bleach. Rinse until the smell is gone?

3) Is it better to get the gallon jug for $28.99 (not including shipping)?

4) For two reptile tanks, how long will 16oz/1 gallon last me?

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Originally Posted by Jay_Bunny

Now I want to upgrade to Chlorhexadine. I found a 16oz bottle online for $7.99 not including shipping. It says it makes up to 16 gallons of mix. So, I have a few questions.

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You'll love it

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1) I've heard that this stuff can only keep for a certain time. How long is a gallon good for?

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Well you want to mix a fresh batch every cleaning to make sure you get it's full cleaning strength. But it has an expiration date on the jug.

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2) Does it follow the same rules as bleach. Rinse until the smell is gone?

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Nope spray in - wipe out - rock on
You can even use it on small wounds your BP might get but check with your vet first.

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3) Is it better to get the gallon jug for $28.99 (not including shipping)?

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Depends on how much you use. I can get it local so shipping isn't a thing for me

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4) For two reptile tanks, how long will 16oz/1 gallon last me?

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Also depends on how often to totally clean

Can I find Chlorhexidine in petstores? Or do I have to go to a farm supply store? (I have no idea where to find one of those)

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Originally Posted by Jay_Bunny

Can I find Chlorhexidine in petstores? Or do I have to go to a farm supply store? (I have no idea where to find one of those)

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Try your local Co-op or Farm supply store. It's a veterinarian antimicrobial they use to clean tools, and wounds. People know it cause its used as a mouth wash and the blue stuff in the jar that your barber put the combs in. :d

I will try to find a Farm Supply store around here somewhere. I'm about to go out pet shopping (cat food, mealworms, ect), so I'll try and find one online before I leave.

Thanks!

Good luck!

Glad I could help

There are no farm supply stores in my area. I guess I'll have to buy online.

Wait to buy online

I get mine at www.reptilebasics.com , maybe you aleady know this just an FYI.

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There are no farm supply stores in my area. I guess I'll have to buy online.

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Southern States in the Richmond area carries Nolvasan (brand name chlorhexidine), and most carry both Nolvasan S (disinfectant) and Nolvasan Surgical Scrub (chlorhexidine glucosonate - the safer stuff).