Whats the best disinfectant

Whats the best one for cleaning tubs ?

I like chlorahexadine.

Chlorahexadine or a 10% bleach water solution are most widely recommended.

Novalsan, in my opinion.
Chlorhex is second.
Soap and water third.
I don't use bleach...

Chlorhex is the best for daily cleanings. For complete disinfection, use the 10:1 water bleach mixture.

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Originally Posted by starmom

Novalsan, in my opinion.
Chlorhex is second.
Soap and water third.
I don't use bleach...

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Novalsan is chlorhexidine.....chlorhexidine diacetate to be exact.

What I think you meant is....

Novalsan/Chlorhexidine Diacetate or Acetate >>> Chlorhexidine Gluconate


Both are good disinfectants. Most vets and even hospitals use Novalsan for cleaning surgery tables, surgical scrubs, scrubbing in for surgery etc. The gluconate form is a little less harsh on open wounds and such, and is sometimes better for rinsing and washing infected or injured areas, similar to betadine.

Be wary if you buy either, they both come in a scrub and a disinfectant form. You probably want the disinfectant, if you go with the scrub, you are probably going to make a mess as the stuff is really designed to suds a lot.

I use Trifectant. I get it from the vets. Its the atom bomb of disinfectants, along with a slight lemon scent.

Kara Glasgow of NERD recommended it. I switched from using Chlorhexidine. And i never looked back.

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Originally Posted by ThyTempest

Novalsan is chlorhexidine.....chlorhexidine diacetate to be exact.

What I think you meant is....

Novalsan/Chlorhexidine Diacetate or Acetate >>> Chlorhexidine Gluconate

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Yup ;) I left out the important word that differentiates!!! Thanks for clarifying my sloppiness!! :P