How do you clean logs in your bearded dragons tank?

[BeakerARand19]

Hi, I recently bought my bearded a new basking spot and I am wondering how I clean it he just pooped on it and I was able to wipe away most of it but their is still some left. could I just run it under water or would that cause the wood to rot? Thank you for your advice!

 

[AHBD]

It's always a bummer when that happens. I keep several extra logs around at all times. When a basking log needs cleaned I take a 5 gallon bucket or a tall plastic tote + put enough hot soapy water and red wine vinegar water to cover at least half of the log. I keep a specific scrub brush to scrub it and then rinse with hot water. All done either outside or in my basement. Then I pat it dry and either keep it out in the sun if there are 2-3 hot days in a row or I bake in the oven for 2 hours at 225-250 F.

 

[MrSpectrum]

Are we talking smooth log or barked?

Smooth logs are IMO pretty easy. Scrub the area with an old beardie-dedicated toothbrush or a scrubbie to remove debris, then spray w/ Nature's Miracle for Stinky Dragons. Let it sit for 5 min. to kill any odors. Sometimes I treat w/ 90+% isopropyl to kill any nasties (before using the NM) but let it dry/evaporate completely first.

I haven't figured out a system for dealing with bark (e.g. cork rounds) yet, but I spoze I will first time he soils it. :roll:

 

[BeakerARand19]

Are we talking smooth log or barked?

Smooth logs are IMO pretty easy. Scrub the area with an old beardie-dedicated toothbrush or a scrubbie to remove debris, then spray w/ Nature's Miracle for Stinky Dragons. Let it sit for 5 min. to kill any odors. Sometimes I treat w/ 90+% isopropyl to kill any nasties (before using the NM) but let it dry/evaporate completely first.

I haven't figured out a system for dealing with bark (e.g. cork rounds) yet, but I spoze I will first time he soils it. :roll:

Thanks! Wasn’t sure wether or not I had to use chemicals to clean it

 

[MrSpectrum]

Wasn’t sure wether or not I had to use chemicals to clean it

Technically, water is a chemical, but I get what you mean. NM has some, but it works primarily by enzymes, and once it's dry--no problems. Same with alcohol; once it evaporates, it's gone.

 

[Claudiusx]

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