10% Bleach vs Chlorhexiderm

[kinnardc]

My vet recommends I switch from 10% bleach water to chlorhexiderm due to the residual nature of bleach. What are the advantages of using chlorhexiderm?

[denny_rimes]

If you are referring to chlorhexidine (Nolvasan) then we have been using, it without any problems, for a couple years now.  It can be ordered from a herp supply (we use bean farm) or usually picked up at a reptile show!

[kinnardc]

Chlorohexidine is the active ingredient in Chlorhexiderm. What advantages do see by using it as opposed to using bleach water?

[denny_rimes]

It doesn't leave any smell, it is harmless and is an excellent anti-bacterial. It is not as cheap as bleach by any means, but a little goes a long way. It is mixed at 2 tbsp per gallon of water. It is also a very common cleaning disinfectant in vets offices and used for cleaning wounds. I think the biggest advantage is the safety factor, no fumes or harmful residue.

[beastie]

yeah, it's much lower in the nasty factor than bleach, but does an amazing job cleaning... and bean farm has a good deal on the gallon of concentrate, that'll last you for a looooooooong time. well worth the switch imho.

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