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| atomic-ts |
Posted - 26/11/2012 : 13:51:24
Hi
Just wondering what cleaning products people use in there vivs?
I was told that detol is ok to use but not sure.
Any help would be much appreciated!
Thanks |
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| gmac |
Posted - 27/11/2012 : 23:07:45
is simple really use reptile safe disinfectants, then no worries :D |
| scottishbluebird |
Posted - 27/11/2012 : 23:05:22
As i posted for the mods attention, G quite rightly said no as there are so many disenfectants to use, but i think a sticky on what NOT to use is important, as Katie said about being safe for babies, no wonder she assumed it would be safe for snakes, turns out just as bad as using pine substrate |
| Auld Baldy |
Posted - 27/11/2012 : 22:35:49
You are on a mission, ain't you. How about one for Ledbergs while you are at it?  |
| scottishbluebird |
Posted - 27/11/2012 : 22:27:59
That subtle enough? lol |
| Auld Baldy |
Posted - 27/11/2012 : 20:39:13
I punt the info on Dettol whenever questions about disinfectant pops up. Feel free to spread the word. Stickies tend to need pointing to. ;)
Also, any disinfectant which causes a cloud when added to water should never be used with reptiles. |
| scottishbluebird |
Posted - 27/11/2012 : 15:40:39
Should the detol info from Auld be made into a sticky??? |
| Welshlamb |
Posted - 26/11/2012 : 22:40:02
As Auld says above detol / surface cleaners are a no go. Do a google search, if you are unsure of what not to use.
Best to stick with Milton / bleach diluted (as I said above I confirmed Milton for snake cleaning use with top lab technician 30ml milton to every 5l water). That would be the cheapest option. Or like most people here recommend the F10 (made for reptiles).
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| Auld Baldy |
Posted - 26/11/2012 : 22:12:22
No Katie. I specifically asked them about surface cleaners as a general disinfectant and they said absolutely not to use it. Even when I said I wasn't asking for their 'official approval' they still said not to use it.
Just as some things are safe for human use does not necessarily mean that it is OK for anything else. EG: pine, cedar etc. harmless but deadly.  |
| Katie.Dublin |
Posted - 26/11/2012 : 20:38:48
I use Dettol surface cleanser and find it great. I figure If you can use it on a baby's highchair tray, and where food is prepared you can use it in a viv. |
| atomic-ts |
Posted - 26/11/2012 : 19:53:33
Thanks for all the replies! I will pop in to the local reptile shop tomorrow and grab some F10. |
| Nasicus |
Posted - 26/11/2012 : 17:50:03
The generic 'keep it clean' pet spray for wiping Beardie poop off his tiles, and then F10 for deep cleans and anything snake related :) |
| Criminal Nails |
Posted - 26/11/2012 : 17:24:54
I use bleach diluted in water and then rinse off the stuff with loads of water. It works great and is quite cheap :) |
| Welshlamb |
Posted - 26/11/2012 : 16:57:20
Johnsons Milton is definitely fine. Spoke to their lead lab technician. You can pick this up in home bargains for £1.00 for a massive bottle. 30ml to 5L was the recommended dilution |
| Auld Baldy |
Posted - 26/11/2012 : 16:30:27
Do NOT use Dettol products with reptile equipment.
I have already had a reply from their Customer Services that it is not suitable.
Use either approved reptile disinfectants such as F10.
Or plain bleach in a 10% solution. This requires proper rinsing and plenty of time to air and dry off afterwards but is safe to use as long as it is PLAIN Bleach and not with pine additives.
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| Moppet |
Posted - 26/11/2012 : 16:15:04
I use beaphar too and it has been great so far. |
| Callazagy |
Posted - 26/11/2012 : 16:08:28
I use F10 concentrate, im still on the same 100ml bottle after almost 2 years and still loads left, just use a tiny drop in a 500ml sprayer it lasts for ever. |
| herriotfan |
Posted - 26/11/2012 : 15:48:12
I use F10. |
| scottishbluebird |
Posted - 26/11/2012 : 15:37:10
I use Beaphar deap clean disenfectant for reptiles, not sure about Detol, so PLEASE dont use till others have answerd!!! |
