Domestic alternative to F10

[SandyGirl]

Hey peoples,

I was just wondering if there is a domestic alternative to F10?

Maybe something more natural?

Just thought that I would put it out there, let me know your thoughts?

SandyGirl

[Logan & Allana]

from what I've heard F10 is the one most recomended. But you can use diluted bleach as well. I personally just use that Pinerclean that kills 99% germs and bacteria or the orange one. Make sure that if you use them though that you wipe it out afterward with water as well.

[dragons75]

Vinegar and warm water

[Leigh]

i used vinigar in the past, was good but the smell was strong, and i was worried it wasnt doing as great a job as it could. i use orange power, which appears all natural, so says the packaging.

[Logan & Allana]

Originally Posted by Leigh

i used vinigar in the past, was good but the smell was strong, and i was worried it wasnt doing as great a job as it could. i use orange power, which appears all natural, so says the packaging.

Yes orange cleaner is what I use 90% off the time and have done for quite some time. And yes according to the packaging it's safe and does the job.

[Pythoninfinite]

There are no "domestic" alternatives to F10 or Virkon S. These are lab grade "cold sterilizing" agents which kill bacteria, fungal spores and most importantly, viruses. If you are serious about truly cleaning your enclosures, nothing will work as well. The other things recommended here are useless against viruses, and if you keep snakes, viruses are what you need to manage more than anything else (OPMV and IBD). These 2 sterilizing agents also have low toxicity for you and your animals - you can let them dry in the cages and reintroduce your animals without having to wipe them out.

The important thing with all of these cleaning agents is contact time - they ALL require a certain amount of time to work, just spraying them on and immediately wiping them off is useless. All serious cleaners will have a recommended contact time in the instructions.

Jamie.

[SandyGirl]

ok thanks pythoninfinate will be taking ur advice , and thats what i was lookin the best advice !
Next ? where do i get the stuff from ( F10 ) can u just get it over the counter sumwhere , im in sydney and ive never seen it in any pet stores ??

[bitey]

I got a 200ml bottle for around $30 from the herp asylum, the ratio to dilute is around 500:1 (water to mixture)so it will last a while.

[hugsta]

Originally Posted by SandyGirl

ok thanks pythoninfinate will be taking ur advice , and thats what i was lookin the best advice !
Next ? where do i get the stuff from ( F10 ) can u just get it over the counter sumwhere , im in sydney and ive never seen it in any pet stores ??

Just to add to what Jamie has said, F10 has a two year shelf life and that is wether it is in concentated form or diluted form, whereas Virkon, once mixed, lasts about a week.

I have F10 on my site if you are interested.

Cheers
Daz

[hugsta]

Originally Posted by bitey

I got a 200ml bottle for around $30 from the herp asylum, the ratio to dilute is around 500:1 (water to mixture)so it will last a while.

bitey, mix your F10 at 125:1 water to F10. The dilution you mention is not strong enough to take on some of the nastier viruses.

[bitey]

thanks hugsta, there are a few ratios on the bottle thanks for correcting me.
I haven't mixed any yet but when I do will use 125:1

[oniddog]

is that 125ml of water to 1ml or 125ml of f10 to 1L of water ??

[GSXR_Boy]

Originally Posted by oniddog

is that 125ml of water to 1ml

This one.

Sandygirl: Ask your local vet and they may get it in for you.

[snake_boy]

use down to earth. Its an all natural floor cleaner.

[SandyGirl]

Originally Posted by GSXR_Boy

This one.

Sandygirl: Ask your local vet and they may get it in for you.

Was going to do that but I am in Melbourne, so I will see if Pails for scales has some.