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    New Rack - Tub Protocol?

    Hey guys, so I'm planning on doing so, but I was wondering if you all fully wash and sanitize your new tubs from Target (or Walmart - ew) before using them for the first time?

    If so, what is your procedure?

    I was thinking hot water and soap, and then F10 for 10-15 mins.
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    I just scrub mine down with warm water and dawn dish soap. F10 or 10-15 minutes after that wouldn't be a bad idea either.
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    I wash them with water/vinegar and treat them with proven-a-mite and after they're completely dry, I put them into use.

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    Re: New Rack - Tub Protocol?

    Any new hide, tub, or water dish gets scrubbed down with warm water and dawn. F10 wouldn't hurt afterwards but I don't think it's needed and your wasting product.
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    Re: New Rack - Tub Protocol?

    Spray, wipe, rinse with a 1/32 concentration of bleach/water. Sanitized and good to go.
    Make sure all of your animals have been properly quarantined before throwing them together in a rack.
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