Clean enclosure

[tarantulas]

I bought an Exo Terra from someone, and the person used to have a gecko in the enclosure. Should I buy something like a product to clean it before placing my tarantula in it? I know I can use lukewarm water to clean the enclosure, but what else? Maybe vinegar or dish soap? Thank you!

 

[Arachnoclown]

Dawn dish soap and water. Rinse very well. Been using Dawn dish soap on my tarantula enclosures for 40 years.

 

[tarantulas]

Dawn dish soap and water. Rinse very well. Been using Dawn dish soap on my tarantula enclosures for 40 years.

That's great, and thank you so much!

 

[Enn49]

I just use very hot water.

 

[octanejunkie]

Vinegar and hot water

 

[Enn49]

Vinegar and hot water

I thought vinegar was toxic to Ts.

 

[Trainwreck]

I thought vinegar was toxic to Ts.

Just rinse well and let it evaporate. Vinegar is a great antimicrobial cleaner

 

[octanejunkie]

I thought vinegar was toxic to Ts.

Before I put the T in, rinse well and.let air dry

 

[DustyD]

Dawn dish soap and water. Rinse very well. Been using Dawn dish soap on my tarantula enclosures for 40 years.

And are your hands silky soft...or is that Palmolive " You're soaking in it..."

 

[Arachnoclown]

And are your hands silky soft...or is that Palmolive " You're soaking in it..."

 

[tarantulas]

I just use very hot water.

Alright, thank you! One question for you... Do you put the enclosure in the sink or tub to clean it?

 

[tarantulas]

Vinegar and hot water

Any kind of vinegar? I remember someone mentioned it has to be under 50%. Is that correct?

 

[Enn49]

Alright, thank you! One question for you... Do you put the enclosure in the sink or tub to clean it?

I use the sink if the container will fit otherwise the shower as we don't have a bath at this house.

 

[Dar65]

Vinegar and hot water

Thats what I use.