Best cleaning method?

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Best cleaning method?

Post by odelayheehoo » Sat Jun 08, 2019 5:10 pm

I have a predicament where I need to clean a desk in the same room as the crabitats, but what can I safely use that will kill any present bacteria without harming the crabs?
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Re: Best cleaning method?

Post by Xenocrab » Sat Jun 08, 2019 5:14 pm

Hot water. If there are windows in the room, open them for ventilation. If the desk is wood, I'd use Pine Sol. If it's metal, I'd use chlorox wipes, or Lysol wipes. If it were me, I'd just make sure the ventilation is good and I'd clean the desk as quickly as possible. Make sure the tank is sealed up well while cleaning.
That's just what I would do. Maybe others have different ideas. I'd definitely stay away from any seriously strong cleaners like ammonia and such.

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Re: Best cleaning method?

Post by odelayheehoo » Sat Jun 08, 2019 5:54 pm

Alright, thanks! It's a wooden desk, and I can definitely open the window :)
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Post by Xenocrab » Sat Jun 08, 2019 5:56 pm

I'd avoid sprays like End Dust or wood polishes and anything that has a lingering scent.

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Re: Best cleaning method?

Post by GotButterflies » Sun Jun 09, 2019 9:08 pm

Vinegar :)
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