Cleaning grout and styrofoam creations?

[LD404]

Hi all,

I'm designing a grout and foam wall and hides for my soon-to-be leo (I refuse to take him home until I have the viv absolutely perfect.) The grout will be painted with the fake rock paint, then sealed with a non toxic water resistant sealant from Krylon, who says all their products are non toxic when dry. These are going on top of a slate tile floor.

As all of these items are either new from Home Depot or created, I really want to clean them off and disinfect them thoroughly (after outgassing for a few days) before assembling the viv. I've heard a few different ways to clean hides and such for geckos:

-10% bleach/90% water solution, spray, rest, and rinse

-white vinegar solution, spray and rinse

-commercial reptile sprays

Which of these cleaning methods would be best for grout and foam hides? I don't want to damage the things I've built, but I want everything super clean and safe for my leo-to-be!

Thanks!

-LD

 

[Franklinj480]

I use bleach solution for mine, but you're going to have to reapply whatever sealant you used after a few washes to avoid eroding the grout away when you wash it.

 

[LD404]

I think I may need to find a better sealant that doesn't take 24 hours to outgas...or set up a separate viv for my leo to live in during deep cleans!

The sealant is going over two layers of like-stone paint, which is over the grout...will that last longer hopefully?

Thanks!

 

[tlbowling]

I use chlorhexadine on everything

 

[LD404]

If the chlorhexadine doesn't damage the habitat items, that may be the way to go. Do you dilute the solution, spray it then rinse it off, or spray and let it sit for a while?

Thanks!