The cleaning supply checklist!

[VereMyth]

Alright, so it is about the time I cleaned my first noodles enclosure, however, I need some help/ideas on how to do this safely for the animal.

So cleaners? or bleach solution anyone got the recommended amount and of what? For glass terrariums.

Second, where do you fellow noodle lovers keep your noodles during the cleaning process?

Third, Material okay to scrub on glass without scratching? Or leaving marks?

Would greatly appreciate the help!

[Bogertophis]

No bleach (very toxic & hard to remove) unless you have a sick & possibly contagious pet & have others at risk, & even then must be very diluted.

Other disinfectants are great & easy to use with just wiping dry, no rinsing: either a dilute solution of F10 or dilute solution of chlorhexidine (aka Nolvasan).
Local feed stores should carry chlorhexidine, can also buy online. Don't buy a gallon unless you have a vet clinic or a zoo...a small bottle will last a long time
& is less expensive than the newer & non-generic F10. (chlorhexidine is a main ingredient in some mouthwashes...I can remember someone saying they just
wipe their cages with mouthwash, but I can't promise the other ingredients are harmless, nor do I want a "minty-fresh" snake! Any remaining scent may also
be irritating to the snake.)

You can also wipe cages with white vinegar, but that needs rinsed. It's great for removing hard water deposits in water bowls, or spots on glass from misting.
If your cage needs cleaned a.s.a.p. but you have no disinfectant, you can just wipe w/ water, & disinfect with some rubbing alcohol in a pinch...it evaporates.
Mostly, disinfecting comes down to removing the fecal debris anyway...a little dish soap in water will help remove gunk, but must also be rinsed well.

So...you have many choices. Glass is much tougher to scratch than plastic cages (even paper towels can scratch them!). I'm a fan of glass, personally.

I have many plastic "critter cottages" (one for each snake) that I use when I clean their cages, but a pillow case tied securely works too. Just keep an eye on
them so they don't escape, snakes are sneaky!