Advice on cage/cage accessory cleaning.

[Crestie_mommy]

Just wondering what I should use to clean my cresties cage accessories, they are all plastic and I've heard that you should use bleach with water but that always worries me cause bleach is so strong. I bought wipe out to clean the tank itself, but it says not to use on accessories. If I get a 3 gallon bucket how much bleach do I put in it and how much water?

 

[lmunslow]

I use a viv cleaner from my local pet shop Deep Cleaning Disinfectant for Reptiles 500ml | Pets At Home (i know this is a shop in the UK but just as an example) to clean everything including the viv. Then i use white vinegar to clean the glass as it doesn't smear. I wouldn't use bleach to many chemicals that could possibly harm them

 

[LauraMI]

How about a mild vinegar/water solution? It's what I use to clean my glass.

 

[savannah blue]

I use 50/50 water vinegar solution. Then rinse or wipe with water.

 

[CrestedRick]

I use a 5% bleach/water solution, soak for 10min or so and then rinse and dry.

 

[Mogey]

5% bleach is the generally accepted solution, I'd suggest looking up specific measurements online if you aren't sure.

Vinegar/water solutions are also simple and effective.

Lastly, there are store-bought products for this purpose, such as http://www.petco.com/assets/product_images/0/091197440038C.jpg , though some would advise against these in favor of the simple, effective home solutions.

 

[Crestie_mommy]

Thanks everyone, I found a natural reptile cage/accessory cleaner that has 5/5 star reviews and I purchased some. I already used it once it works great!