Clorox Wipes Okay to Use???

[tiny_tiger60978]

So, I was reading a post and noticed that a lot of yall use a diluted bleach solution to clean your tanks/tubs out with. I was just wondering, is it okay to use Clorox wipes (in place of bleach solution) to clean out my tubs, or should I be using something else? I figured it was alright as long as I let it totally dry so there was no hazardous fumes before putting my bp's back in their tanks? I know pet stores also sell "special" reptile wipes and cleaners that they say are specifically for cleaning reptile tanks, but do I really need to get the over priced stuff or can I just keep using the Clorox ones??? Or...do I need to buy bleach and dilute it? (The only issue with this is that me and bleach don't really get along well...I have to use a mask and of course rubber gloves to handle even diluted solutions of the stuff.)

Thanks in advance for your help!

[tiny_tiger60978]

anybody have any opinion about this????

[Bones]

I don't see why they would do any harm. If I were you, just to be safe, after wiping down with the Clorox wipes, I'd wipe it down with wet paper towels to get any residue off.

[WingedWolfPsion]

The answer is No. We are disinfecting our cages using a 10% bleach solution, and then RINSING VERY CAREFULLY. You cannot leave bleach residue in there, it's toxic. So is the residue from the wipes. If you want to use that, and then rinse thoroughly, it should be fine. But since you have to rinse it anyhow, you might as well clean it with soap and water.

[bsash]

Yes, they are fine to use, I use them when I am in a hurry or don't have much time. They are just more costly and you have to use more of them as where if you did a bleach water mix, you use the same bucket and rag to wipe all your enclosures out with, then just empty the bucket when you are done.

[jfreels]

I wouldn't bother with them for your deep clean either. I do use the non-toxic, hypo-allergenic fragrance-free wipes for spot cleaning. They are especially good for the tile in my gecko and beardie tanks as well as tanks and tubs. I use a 10% bleach solution for the deep cleans though.

[tiny_tiger60978]

Thanks for all the advice! I think I'll just use them for spot cleaning (rinsing to remove residue with wet cloth) and go ahead with bleach solution for deep cleans. THANKS AGAIN!!!

[BPelizabeth]

Cheaper solution and safer is to use Chlorohexadine.....you can order it from reptile basics. I LOVE it!! You mix it with water and it is awesome. No smell and it will disinfect your tubs. You can also use it to clean a small cut as long as it is diluted.

[docfountain62]

How about lemon juice ? Vinegar will cut through stubborn urete stains. Old school.

[CryHavoc17]

No, I would not use any bleach based wipes. Bleach is an extremely toxic substance, and when a bleach solution evaporates off a surface (the way a wipe works) it leaves all kinds of very reactive residues behind which can be very difficult to remove. Using a 10% solution to disinfect then following it with thorough rinse is a completely different process. I work in surgical infection control and bleach is one of the most challenging disinfectants to use safely. Given the low cost and easy availability of veterinary grade disinfectants there really isnt a good reason to use any bleach based products

Edit: just realized this was a thread necro. Oops.

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