what kind of cleaner ?

Ya know....I get mine from Reptile Basics....

It will last you a really long time. Just read the directions on the bottle.

i just contacted reptile basics and they do not ship to canada so that idea will not work....... any others?

Antibacterial soap and water to scrub the enclosures, then a 10% bleach and DISTILLED WATER solution. Let dry on it's own. I never use towels or clothes from the household. In between cleanings I use a 25% vinegar and DISTILLED WATER solution for cleanups. Again, I let it dry on it's own.

I use distilled water because of the chemicals that are added to our tap water. Different areas will differ, but I get my water from the city and they add so many chemicals and even add deodorants to the water.

Jim Smith

yeah the way it's looking i have to use the bleach soloution ...

is there a reason why you let it air dry ?

i was thinking using the bleace mix then rinsing again with water then letting it air dry to make sure all the bleach is off

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yeah the way it's looking i have to use the bleach soloution ...

is there a reason why you let it air dry ?

i was thinking using the bleace mix then rinsing again with water then letting it air dry to make sure all the bleach is off

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I'm concerned about the detergents and fragerance additives used to wash towels in your washing machine. I also believe that bleach will work a little longer if left to gry on its own.

I don't have any scientific reason, it's just what I do.
Jim Smith

sorry i dont want to hijack this thread but how many times would you clean out your tubs every Month?

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sorry i dont want to hijack this thread but how many times would you clean out your tubs every Month?

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It depends on what kind of substrate your using. If you use paper like I do in some of my tubs then you have to clean them fairly often when they pee or poo. But if your using aspen it gets spot cleaned and then once a month they get totally cleaned out and new bedding. If I see a mess and if its a really big mess might have to change the tub out sooner. Just depends.

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sorry i dont want to hijack this thread but how many times would you clean out your tubs every Month?

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Once a month, unless they have some funky poo. If everything goes as intended, once a month with vinegar cleaning after every poo.

Jim Smith

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i just contacted reptile basics and they do not ship to canada so that idea will not work....... any others?

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Many vet clinics use Chlorhex (aka Nolvesan)...you may be able to ask your vet if you could buy a bottle from them!

im using paper towels as well. so everytime they pee or poo im cleaning should i use the bleach mix every cleaning ? or soap and water good enough and just bleach it once a month or so..