How can I clean or sanitize a screen cage?

[Porkchop]

I was given a Zilla cage today from one of my customers along with a light. I'm not sure exactly what he used it for but I think it was used as a play gym for mice or a hamsters. Not to mention it's full of dust. What can I use on this bad boy before putting one of my chams in there?

 

[Syn]

Steam cleaner, hydrogen peroxide (7% or more, use gloves and goggles), Novalsan..

 

[josh payette]

vinegar and water mix 50/50. Kills bacteria and is harmless to chams

 

[ChrisnLisa]

It's also a lot easier to clean if you break it down into flat pieces and use a heavy duty scrub brush on it...I like to do it in the bathtub. If you decide to go with a strong cleaner such as hydrogen peroxide or a bleach/water solution make sure you rinse it VERY well. I also let it dry out fully in the sun after thoroughly rinsing.

 

[Porkchop]

Thanks for the quick responses. I'm not sure exactly what I'm going to do yet but it's definitely not happening tonight. I'm beat!! The screen cage is just temporary anyways. Going to put my female in there until I can get another set up. Waiting to get my camera back before I can post pics of my two chams and Exo Terra enclosure. It looks amazing.

 

[Stephikins]

I use physan on the furniture and wipe out on the screen because I am really scared of infection with my cham. Both say they are safe for terrariums if you thoroughly wash dry and ventilate before putting back.


http://www.joshsfrogs.com/product/1202/85/physan-8-oz

http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/people-and-pets/other-pets/how-to-clean-a-terrarium/

http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/cat/info/23234/category.web


Good Luck