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Thread: Chlorhexidine

  1. 08-07-2011, 12:53 PM #11
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    Re: Chlorhexidine

    I use a .08% solution. I spray wipe down and let dry before putting my animals back in. Ive been doing this forever and no issues at all.


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    This stuff rock and as long as you mix correctly it does not need to be rinsed. I clean my cages with this, waterbowls, hides... pretty much everything. The chlorohexidine breaks down so fast that's why it isn't potentially dangerous. I mix new spray bottles every two weeks because it will break down in tap water, light, heat etc.

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    I have never rinsed after and I have never had a problem. I don't personally measure exactly any more either. I just eyeball it. Just got a gallon in the mail of the stuff for $15 shipped
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    Re: Chlorhexidine

    Quote Originally Posted by Boanerges View Post
    I have never rinsed after and I have never had a problem. I don't personally measure exactly any more either. I just eyeball it. Just got a gallon in the mail of the stuff for $15 shipped
    I use two capfuls per squirt bottle. That's almost on point for the ration. Close enough not to harm anything A gallon would last FOREVER. I have the small bottle and it's barely dented.

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  6. 08-07-2011, 04:17 PM #15
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    Re: Chlorhexidine

    Where do you buy chlorhexadine locally? I was thinking the IFA. Also is it the 2%?
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    It's the 2% and I get mine from Amazon.com
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    Just bought more from ozbo.com $15 + change for 1G, Thanks Jeff!!!
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    No rinsing is not needed but there are two things to keep in mind. It breaks down quickly so it needs to be re-mixed often it doesn't keep well diluted. The second thing is it takes time to work all 'safe' sterilants do. Usually 30 mins is recommended.
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  10. 08-07-2011, 05:58 PM #19
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    Re: Chlorhexidine

    Thanks! Just ordered a gallon on eBay for 16.95 shipped!
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