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Would the smell of white vinegar be harmful to my gecko if I used it
to clean my gecko's tank and furniture?
to clean my gecko's tank and furniture?
Does chlorhexidine have a strong smell? If it does,is it harmful to me or my pets?
Okay i'm bored.
Chlorhexidine- Advantages- non toxic, no harsh odors even if some residue is left, can be used topically on wounds or as a mouth wash for mouth rot, and is effective against Staphylococci and many gram-negative organisms.
Chlorhexidine- Disadvantages- moderate cost, long contact time, poor efficiency against most viruses,not effective against Cryptosporidia, Giardia, coccidia, mycobacteria, bacteria spores, gram-positive bacteria including Pseudomonas, not very effective in the presence of organic debris, and hard water makes it less effective.
Bleach- Advantages- low cost, easily available, will kill most bacteria, viruses, fungi, algae, and mycoplasmas, and is a potent deoderizer.
Bleach- Disadvantages- very caustic to tissues and equipment, not effective against Giardia, rapidly inactivates in the presence of organic debris, loses its effectiveness quickly when diluted, prolonged contact may be required for heavy sterilization, must be used in a well-ventilated area, not effective against spores, corrosive to metals, deteriorates fabrics, and must be rinsed off well.