Cleaning advice?

[Dem0nlizard]

So my gecko has recently been pooping in his hide, it has started to stink so i want to disinfect and clean it. I was wondering on what i should use and what would be safe. I was thinking about using clorox wipes but I'm unsure as if that is safe or not. I was also unsure whether to put this in health or in here. Thanks in advance for any advice that is given for it is much appreciated!

 

[The Gecko Person]

Dish soap/hand soap, diluted bleach, or commercially available reptile cage disinfectants.

 

[Sbnmatthew]

Part water and vinegar mix is what I always use!

 

[Dimidiata]

Go crazy like me and get a hand held steam mop...

 

[mudskipper]

I use antibacterial handsoap for the tiles, dishes, and the decors. For the tank, I have a reptile tank cleaner spray from Petsmart or Petco (forgot which). It's great for cleaning smudges off the glass.

But 1 part bleach per 9 parts water can be used to clean anything.

 

[Crewdog00]

I use antibacterial handsoap for the tiles, dishes, and the decors. For the tank, I have a reptile tank cleaner spray from Petsmart or Petco (forgot which). It's great for cleaning smudges off the glass.

But 1 part bleach per 9 parts water can be used to clean anything.

Ditto... I sometimes sneak things in the dishwater since I have a Sanitize button. Steam clean all hides and decor.

 

[marauderhex]

Part water and vinegar mix is what I always use!

I use a 5% white vinegar in water solution as well. It's fantastic and also makes my mouth water (thank you, french fries).

 

[mudskipper]

I always use the sanitize button and the extra heat button on my dishwater too because I wash all sorts of containers that I use for my dog, ants, fish, feeders, and geckos together with my normal dishes.

 

[mudskipper]

I have never used vinegar for disinfecting, but I have heard it a lot. Does it leave a smell?

 

[marauderhex]

Only very light, and it dissipates quickly.

 

[katie_]

I use bleach.
Rinsed well and let sit with some dechlorinater in the tank for a few minutes.
Works like a charm.

 

[GodzillaGecko]

I stick to the old faithful Vinegar and water! Works well. Doesn't harm the reps, light smell but goes away after an hour or so.

 

[SC Geckos]

I use Green Works all purpose cleaner made by Clorox. It's non toxic, leaves no residue or smell once it's dry, and it's made from plants. I have used it on all of my BPs, corns, and geckos for several years now.

 

[GodzillaGecko]

really? Hmm gonna have to try that out then. Sounds like a good deal.