covering the smell?

[bliss]

I have several bearded dragons, and i clean their cages very thoroughly, every day. I use Paper towels as substrate for ALL my dragons, regardless of age or size because it is easy to clean and in my opinion it looks better aesthetically than sand. Even though i clean the cages spotless everyday, there is a still the scent of dragon poo lingering through my basement where they are kept. I go through a whole bottle of Febreeze (outside of my dragon room) trying to cover up the smell.

Is there anything that masks the smell well?

Thanks in advance,

Dan

 

[pgwdragons]

I like the reptile form of "Natures Miracle" brand, spray cleaner.
Its safe for the animal and also helps remove and cover the smell. Hope that helps a little..

 

[bliss]

Thanks! i'll have to check that out. where can i find it at? link?

 

[pgwdragons]

Im sure you could find it at just about any exotic petshop.. if not, just do a google search for it.

 

[JordanAng420]

I use diluted chlorhexidine. I buy it by the gallon and reconstitute it as I need to. The smell is similar to soap or shampoo, IMHO. I've been using it for years. The great thing about it is that you don't have to rinse out the tank or rack tub you spray it on. Just spray, wipe and go.

Sometimes I use it on the kitchen counters when I have extra. It can also be used as an antiseptic soak for burns, scrapes and cuts. LOVE that stuf.

 

[bliss]

I use diluted chlorhexidine. I buy it by the gallon and reconstitute it as I need to. The smell is similar to soap or shampoo, IMHO. I've been using it for years. The great thing about it is that you don't have to rinse out the tank or rack tub you spray it on. Just spray, wipe and go.

Sometimes I use it on the kitchen counters when I have extra. It can also be used as an antiseptic soak for burns, scrapes and cuts. LOVE that stuf.

Very interesting

So, you can spray it in the cage at cleaning time and wipe away, without having to rinse out the residue?

Is this something you have to order offline, or can you find it in a local shop (ie, hardware store) ?

 

[JordanAng420]

I have ordered it online. I don't think you can find it in stores, but you can order it without a prescription. I got mine from Amazon belive it or not, it was the cheapest I could find it. It comes concentrated in a 2% solution, but i dilute it to one part concentrate + 9 parts water. And yep, you just spray the mixture and wipe it away. Sometimes leaves streaks on the glass, but that's just cosmetic. No rinsing is necessary as long as the solution is diluted correctly.

 

[Ed Clark]

Healthy habitat is another cleaning solution/cover scent.

You can try

PetMountain.com

 

[hhmoore]

For the record, there are two different types of Chlorhexidene (gluconate + diacetate). C gluconate is the more user friendly, and requires no rinsing. With C diacetate, sprayed surfaces should be rinsed, and a mask is recommended (speaking from experience, anyone with reactive or obstructive airway disease SHOULD use a quality fluid resistant mask or "respirator").

 

[bliss]

Hello Everyone and thanks for the quick responses

Ed, i have seen that stuff at some of the shows around here. I'll have to look into buying some either at the next show. Or maybe off that website if i can't find it at the show this time.

hhmore, that's great to know, i would've hated to get the strong kind and inhale some bad fumes lol

 

[SApythons]

I've been using Air Sponge in my rodent room. I found it at ACE hardware. Works wonders!
www.airsponge.net

 

[Ed Clark]

Ed, i have seen that stuff at some of the shows around here. I'll have to look into buying some either at the next show. Or maybe off that website if i can't find it at the show this time.

Give it a try, Nicole swears by it!