Hydrogen peroxide 12% and chlorhexidine

[jamest0o0]

hey everyone was just seeing if anyone knew the proper way to dilute these 2 for cleaning out a cage. I think i am going to get another panther soon(they're like pokemon...) and i want to completely sanitize my current cham's old cage for the new one to use. I'll eventually be moving my new guy to a free range as well.

-I have this chlorhexidine 2%:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000...&qid=1493313029&sr=8-3&keywords=chlorhexidine

-and 12% hydrogen peroxide:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000...&sr=8-1&keywords=hydrogen+peroxide+12+percent

I apolgize if this is a dumb question, may just be overthinking it. I've never used these and didn't want to mess it up. Thanks

 

[JacksJill]

Unless the chlorhexidine has dilution instructions on it use it full strength for cleaning surfaces. It must be diluted to use for wound cleaning. I would have to look it up. Don't have my books here.

 

[jannb]

Did you have a sick animal in the cage before? One with cociddia?

 

[jamest0o0]

@jannb Nope, just a precaution. The cage is pretty dirty.

 

[jannb]

I wouldn't use the peroxide if you haven't had a problem with cociddia. Just the chlorhexidine sould be fine.

 

[JacksJill]

Clean the cage with plain soap and water first to remove any dirt. Disinfectants don't work as well if there is a lot of organic material present. Leave the chlorhexidine on for 10 minutes or as recommended on the bottle. Contact time is important for disinfection. Rinse thoroughly.

 

[jamest0o0]

Souns good thanks! So don't dilute it then?

 

[JacksJill]

I'd have to look it up to be sure. It should say on the bottle. It would be safe and effective to use undiluted but it might be a waste. Sorry don't have my surgical nursing book at work with me.

 

[jamest0o0]

Ook no worries sounds good i'll givent a try. It has directions, but being for horses and dogs. Didn't know if it mattered or if it was dangerous at all.

 

[JacksJill]

I found this chlorhexidine can be used for disinfection in a .15% or .5% solution. You would need 30ml or 90ml to a gallon. That is approximately one once or three ounces.