is clorox disfecting wipes safe for leopard gecko?

[GrimmyX15]

i think they have some bleach but i could ask if they are safe. what kind wipes that are safe for my leo?

 

[Angel]

Im assuming to spot clean the enclosure? not the gecko himself? I have used baby wipes non scented to do quick spot cleaning, but still have to to the big cleaning with diluted bleech as far as cleaning the repti carpet and glass, i do have a repti spray for the glass but find it doesnt work as well. Not sure on the clorex wipes does it have any warnings on the back for humans? if you couldnt eat off a suface you cleaned with it or if it is hazardous to kids id be carfull.

 

[robin]

i think they have some bleach but i could ask if they are safe. what kind wipes that are safe for my leo?

i would assume they are toxic to leos because of the bleach and other things they might have in them.

if i was you i would order some chlorhexidine you can get some from cody @ http://www.progeckos.com go to the "supplies" section he has it there. it lasts a long time (it is not in it's diluted form, you have to mix it with water in a sprayer)

 

[Gregg M]

I really do not see the need to even use any type of harsh chemical like bleach or anything else like it... Seriously, the only thing you should be using to do your "big cleanings" is hot water and mild dish soap...

These reptiles are not supposed to be in sterilized environments... They need certain bacterias and other microbes... They even need to be exposed to "bad" bacterias and microbes in order to build up the proper immunities...

I can not help but think that we are actually weakening these species because their environment "needs" to be disinfected...

I use nothing but organic dish soap and hot tap water to clean my bins out... Been doing it like this for years with no health issues at all...

 

[Angel]

I really do not see the need to even use any type of harsh chemical like bleach or anything else like it... Seriously, the only thing you should be using to do your "big cleanings" is hot water and mild dish soap...

These reptiles are not supposed to be in sterilized environments... They need certain bacterias and other microbes... They even need to be exposed to "bad" bacterias and microbes in order to build up the proper immunities...

I can not help but think that we are actually weakening these species because their environment "needs" to be disinfected...

I use nothing but organic dish soap and hot tap water to clean my bins out... Been doing it like this for years with no health issues at all...

that would make things alot easier , i was told that the carpet had to be washed down with diluted bleach and then rinsed well and hung dry so it is taking a full day by the time it is dry and then there has been times i had to re rinse them again cause i could smell the bleach . I always wondered if bleach was a good idea but the breeder I got my 1st 2 from told me that I needed to do it this way. will deff be switching to hot water and dish soap.

 

[Latlaw]

that would make things alot easier , i was told that the carpet had to be washed down with diluted bleach and then rinsed well and hung dry so it is taking a full day by the time it is dry and then there has been times i had to re rinse them again cause i could smell the bleach . I always wondered if bleach was a good idea but the breeder I got my 1st 2 from told me that I needed to do it this way. will deff be switching to hot water and dish soap.

When I used carpet, I would throw it in the washer with a tiny bit of detergent and then run thru two cycles and an extra rinse. Hang dry. I don't see the need for bleach. You should have an extra carpet per tank so you can hang one dry while using the other.

 

[Angel]

I just put paper towel down until its dry i only have carpet in 1 tank use paper towel in the others for now, its not really repti carpet its kinda like a fake turf but its natural fibers and softer so not sure how the washer would be for that , I will just rinse it with a bit of soap and hot water though knowing that that is enough now. ill post a pic of my tank with it so you can kinda see what I mean, the other thing is i have a second floor and ramp made out of wood and its carpeted with the same stuff so it deff cant go in the washer.

P.s. grimmy dont know if you are doing this but I found a tip on here somewhere and its been helping alot for the between cleaning is putting a square or sort of paper towel down in the corner or spot where they poop and it makes it easier to change out the towel in between cleanings. works in my tanks thought maybe would help you too

 

[shadowdragon619]

i use those "green" wipes with all natural chemicals. i only use them for spot cleaning tho.

 

[Courtney Bailey]

I agree with soap and water for general cleanings. If you do need something stronger because you are dealing with bacteria, mites, or something else; then vinegar works great, just make sure you clean the cage with water after and the smell needs to be gone before you put the gecko back in

 

[robin]

i think soap and water is fine however i think a once a month wipe down with either bleach, vinegar, chlorhexidine is not a bad idea.

i think as a whole we over sterilize our animals enclosures thus making them more susceptible to parasites, bacteria and illness. a once a month cleaning i do not think is a bad thing. while we do not want to over sterilize the environment, we do not want them to be susceptible to parasites, bacteria and illness. via feces, unclean water bowls etc. so i think a happy medium can be obtained.

a good book to read is understanding reptile parasites by roger l. klingenberg D.V.M. while it is an older book it provides a lot of info.

disinfectants are not used just because "bacteria, mites, or something else"

by the way. disinfectants do not work to kill reptile mites, which as far as i know are not seen on leopard geckos. reptile mites are actually killed by insecticides and the eggs can be killed by bleach or ammonia.

there are some things soap and water does not kill. mind you most times these circumstances are for severe problems but they do occur.

 

[goReptiles]

What about peroxide and vinegar? I used to use that on my chinchilla and rat cages. I never thought about using it in the reptiles though?