Chlorhexidine vs. Parvosol

Can anyone tell me the difference between these two? I was going to order the chlorhexidine from pro exotics but I can get the parvosol for like half the price of tne chlorhexidine at least. Also, when you spot clean with either of these two do you have to fully rinse out your tubs like you do when you use the bleach mixture? Thanks in advance for any help!!!

Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (Quats) (Examples: Barquat, Omega, Parvosol, Roccal, Zephiran, Quintacide)
Quats are organic compounds combined with ammonia. Because of their chemical composition, these agents may function as a detergent and help to remove organic debris from contaminated objects. Quats are inexpensive, are relatively safe and inactivate many types of bacteria, some viruses and Chlamydophila. Soap and organic debris may inactivate quats. They should not be used for removing spores, Mycobacteria (the organisms causing TB), fungi, many nonenveloped viruses and Pseudomonas. Quats are difficult to rinse off and may leave a slimy residue. Ingestion of quats and possibly inhalation can cause respiratory paralysis and even death! These agents are not recommended for objects that will be in direct contact with herps.

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Originally Posted by llovelace

Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (Quats) (Examples: Barquat, Omega, Parvosol, Roccal, Zephiran, Quintacide)
Quats are organic compounds combined with ammonia. Because of their chemical composition, these agents may function as a detergent and help to remove organic debris from contaminated objects. Quats are inexpensive, are relatively safe and inactivate many types of bacteria, some viruses and Chlamydophila. Soap and organic debris may inactivate quats. They should not be used for removing spores, Mycobacteria (the organisms causing TB), fungi, many nonenveloped viruses and Pseudomonas. Quats are difficult to rinse off and may leave a slimy residue. Ingestion of quats and possibly inhalation can cause respiratory paralysis and even death! These agents are not recommended for objects that will be in direct contact with herps.

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So in your opinion parvosol

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relatively safe and inactivate many types of bacteria, some viruses and Chlamydophila

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but you should not use it to spot clean your BP tubs. Is this correct? Thanks!!!

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Originally Posted by Boanerges

So in your opinion parvosol but you should not use it to spot clean your BP tubs. Is this correct? Thanks!!!

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No!!! chlorhexidine is $6.29 a gallon at tractor supply why would you need anything else for cleaning, as for spot cleaning dilute in a spray bottle. and it's totally safe.

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Originally Posted by llovelace

No!!! chlorhexidine is $6.29 a gallon at tractor supply why would you need anything else for cleaning, as for spot cleaning dilute in a spray bottle. and it's totally safe.

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Okay. Do you know what the differecnce is between Virosan (Nolvasan) and chlorhexidine? BTW, I appreciate all your help!!! Thank you!!!

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Originally Posted by Boanerges

Okay. Do you know what the differecnce is between Virosan (Nolvasan) and chlorhexidine? BTW, I appreciate all your help!!! Thank you!!!

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I believe Viro/Nolva is the name brand for Chlorhexidine.