I was using 10% bleach solution to wash out the viv as Trevor has high levels of coccidia and other parasites, but then I read that if you spray a lot of it and don't rinse it thoroughly it can cause serious problems and even be fatal. Trevor's viv is landscaped and it's not possible to rinse it properly so now I think I'm going to invest in a steam cleaner that can get into all the nooks and crannies.
the same goes for ammonia apparently
vinegar is good but not strong enough to kill the parasites
I like most of your options. But, Zemanski pointed out a couple of good points.
If you can remove your items then soaking and rinsing in bleach is your best bet. That is what I do.
If you can not remove them I believe your best bet would be the steam cleaner.
Nolvasan is what I put in the everyother baths of my beardies. Just a little bit though. It is a good cleaner but, I think I read somewhere that it won't kill coccidia.
I use just enough to turn the water a little blue. It really doesn't take much. But, since we all have different size tubes, sinks, soaking containers that is probably the best answer I can give you.
i use the CLOROX ANYWHERE SPRAY.its recommended by many...i have three kids,and i use it all the time on there high chairs,toys,and anything else.its a mixture of bleach and water..it safe to use around kids...so i suppose its safe for BD'S as well.
it has the perfect amount that not to toxic but kills germs.
i use the CLOROX ANYWHERE SPRAY.its recommended by many...i have three kids,and i use it all the time on there high chairs,toys,and anything else.its a mixture of bleach and water..it safe to use around kids...so i suppose its safe for BD'S as well.
it has the perfect amount that not to toxic but kills germs.
Would a fabric steamer work the same as a "steam cleaner"?
Sorry if that's a dumb question.
I know my fabric steamer puts out steam that's hot enough to cause serious burns so I'm assuming that would be hot enough for disinfecting. Is that a safe assumption?
Yes ... That is what most folks use ... as long as the heat is over 150 degrees when it hhits the surface being cleaned ... It will kill everything ... Just keep it close to the surface and it works great