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03-05-2017, 08:39 AM
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Cleaning Gecko Enclosure with Disinfectant Wipes
Can anyone tell me if it's safe to clean my Leopard Gecko tank with disinfectant wipes (such as Clorox wipes or Lysol Wipes)??
Please let me know as soon as possibel as I will be cleaning their tank in 2 days!
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03-06-2017, 08:02 PM
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I definitely would not. The fumes can linger and possibly do more damage to a small animal in an enclosed space than you may think. Plain old hot soapy water and a bit of red wine vinegar [ much better at killing germs than white vinegar or bleach ] will keep things clean + disinfected. Just rinse well afterwards.
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03-08-2017, 08:24 PM
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The ones I got dont have a scent actually and I would definitely clean the residue with water afterward.
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03-08-2017, 08:46 PM
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I trust vinegar - at least it's meant to be food. Bleach really isn't. Why take the risk?
(Didn't know about red wine vinegar being better than white though - I'll have to try that, thanks Angelina!)
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03-08-2017, 10:03 PM
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You're welcome Helen. 
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03-09-2017, 04:26 PM
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Will the vinegar kill salmonella and other bacteria?
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03-09-2017, 04:44 PM
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I don't think it's been tested... but there is a lot about it on line, just search "Vinegar as a disinfectant". I found this (amongst many others):
http://www.rodalesorganiclife.com/ho...l-disinfectant
I've been using it as the only disinfectant in snake tanks for the past 10 years and never had a problem. I use boiling water to clean water bowls.
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03-30-2017, 01:37 PM
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Just remember geckos like to taste everything.I wouldnt trust the antibacterial wipes unless you wipe everything down with water afterward.
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03-30-2017, 07:11 PM
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I also use vinegar for cage cleaning. Didn't know that the red wine vinegar is better though, have been using white.
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