We do not recommend using hydrogen peroxide or
other bleach solutions, as they can injure the eyes.
Not exact matches
While
bleach definitely does the work, I'm all about finding
other solutions that will give me the same result.
A
bleach solution (one part
bleach to ten parts water) can be used to disinfect the cage and
other supplies (soak in this
solution for 30 minutes for the best result) but make sure to rinse everything extremely well.
Other cleaning
solution options include unscented dish washing detergent or a drop of
bleach for every cup of hot water.
Cleaning
Solutions —
Bleach, detergents and
other cleaners and disinfectants can make dogs sick when they are ingested or inhaled.
Besides the usual step of cleaning everything with a dilute
bleach solution (as with parvo or
other viral infections), you may find success by having your veterinarian inject them with serum obtained from the bitch that lost the litter.
All cleaning
solutions and
other chemicals, like
bleach and paint thinner, which are poisonous to humans, are poisonous to animals as well.
When cleaning with soap,
bleach solution or
other disinfectants, always rinse the equipment with fresh water to remove the cleaning agent.
Disinfecting 101 To disinfect, use a five - percent
bleach solution on all parts of a cage, and soak any dishes or
other hard, nonporous parts in this
solution for 10 to 15 minutes.
The cages must be cleaned and then disinfected with either a five - to 10 - percent
bleach solution, or a product made especially for disinfecting bird cages and
other accessories.
Other respiratory irritants include cigarette smoke, dust, mold (including in bedding, hay), perfumes,
bleach, and cleaning
solutions.
A
bleach solution (1:30 — add a 1/2 of cup of chlorine
bleach to 1 gallon of water) will destroy the infective virus (use to
bleach the water and food bowls, and
other contaminated items).