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  • 09-10-2010, 12:09 PM
    TrpnBils
    Don't quote me on this, but my vet told me one time that chlorohexadine only kills certain types of bacteria, whereas bleach kills them all. I've used both and never had problems with either... I use chlorohex right now because I like the smell better than bleach, but I might switch back because of price.

    I can't imagine using vinegar though... that smell just doesn't seem to come out of anything and I'd hate for my tubs to all smell like that for a month after I clean them.
  • 09-10-2010, 12:19 PM
    Maverick67
    Re: Is bleach a better cleaner then Chlorohexadine? If so, what ratio?
    The vinegar smell does go away. and the smell of bleach isn't anybetter as far as im concerned.
  • 09-10-2010, 01:41 PM
    rj1204
    Re: Is bleach a better cleaner then Chlorohexadine? If so, what ratio?
    We use a 50/50 vinegar to water mix on our kids eating area, toys, etc. When I first started using it (thanks to the wife of course), I thought the same thing. After a few minutes, the smell was gone.

    Bleach just scares me a little. Sometimes, when working with bleach, I feel a little sick from the fumes. I could only imagine how bad it would be if I missed spot in my tubs that have so little ventilation and 65%+ humidity.
  • 09-10-2010, 05:05 PM
    OhhWatALoser
    I've never used bleach with anything to do with my animals, not once, Bleach kills more things as far as mold and viruses go, but they both kill 99% of bacteria which is our main concern. first thing I found on google Vinegar Kills Bacteria, Mold and Germs

    honestly I never understood why bleach was so highly recommended. and how can you complain about the smell of vinegar over bleach? bleach is 10 times worse and takes longer to go away. you know you can rinse the vinegar off also....lol
  • 09-10-2010, 10:36 PM
    rj1204
    Re: Is bleach a better cleaner then Chlorohexadine? If so, what ratio?
    So, do you use pure vinegar or a ratio (50/50)?
  • 09-11-2010, 07:40 AM
    Maverick67
    Re: Is bleach a better cleaner then Chlorohexadine? If so, what ratio?
    I usually dilute it. to about 50/50 but i don't see using it pure as any problem.
  • 09-11-2010, 10:17 PM
    OhhWatALoser
    Re: Is bleach a better cleaner then Chlorohexadine? If so, what ratio?
    i use pure white vinegar due to lazyness
  • 09-12-2010, 02:06 AM
    seeya205
    I just use warm water and antibacterial soap! Never had any problems!
  • 09-12-2010, 08:13 AM
    Maverick67
    Re: Is bleach a better cleaner then Chlorohexadine? If so, what ratio?
    Ya know I don't think It matters what you use as long as you do it properly. If it kills bacteria,mold, and whatever else is in the tank that shouldn't be your good.
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