quat sanitizer for cleaning

[K1LOS]

hello, i was recently surfing the web for a good cleaning substance and a webpage recommended something called "quat sanitizer". It turns out we use this at my job, would it be any good?

here is a link to the product

http://www.ecolab.com/solutionGuide4.asp?name=2637&PS_GRP_CD=&BUS_NM

[mykee]

A few reputable reptile supply shops sell a product called Quat-Plus. I use it, and it works great. Curious to know if this is the 'industrial' product as opposed to the personal-use one?

[K1LOS]

think the differance could be toxic to my animals? how could i safely test this?

do you have to rinse the agent out after you use it? The post i read said that it was instant and would wipe clean.

Geoff

[mykee]

In your link, it said that it can be used for cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing food surfaces. That's good enough for me. If it can be used as a cleaner on my food cutting surfaces, then it can be used to clean my balls' enclosures.

[LISA127]

i use it. i bought it from big apple herp supplies. yes, i spray it on and wipe it down. then put clean substrate in, and in go the animals.

[K1LOS]

oh yeah its definately on food surfaces. We disinfect everything in the restaurant with it.

K!LOS

[eyespy]

We were never allowed to use it at Penn because it contains aluminum chloride which is fairly toxic to skin and mucus membranes. We used chorhexadine instead.

[Linds]

eyespy,
Do you know where I can aquire chlorhexadine preparation? The only name I know it by is Novalsan, but have had no luck finding it anywhere, although admittedly I haven't put my greatest efforts in to finding it :o I just use 3% hydrogen peroxide you get at any pharmacy or co-op, for most of my routine cleaning jobs. Great at cleaning non-glass enclosures (streaks glass if you don't rinse) and excellent at removing dried on urates. Disinfection I add vinegar in to the equation, and sometimes followup with some alcohol as well.

[eyespy]

I get mine through the vet school, in the "human" formula Hibiclens. Darby Drugs is our supplier. EZ-Scrub is another brand name but I think the just plain chlorhexidine may have been discontinued and now it's sold embedded in scrub brushes and sponges as disposable hygiene supplies.

[TannimBP]

How much does it cost from big apple herp supplies and what is it listed under? Looking for something that will make cleaning/disinfecting/santizing ALOT easier when using on a 30L tank. Any ideas? about what it runs/name it is listed under website?

[HetForHuman]

look for Nolvasan, or Virosan. I did a search on google and could only find places in the states that have it.

I think also Pro Exotics in the states sells it as well, it is suppose to be an awesome cleaning solution for disenfecting.

[Ron]

You can order generic "Nolvasan" from the Bean Farm. It comes in a 1 gallon jug and you only use 2 tablespoons for a 32oz Spray bottle. It does have an expiry date so unless you have a big collection you should find someone to split the gallon with.

Generic Nolvasan (https://secure.ioncart.net/beanfarm/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=10&cat=Health+Care)

Ron

[Bighead]

I work at a Petsmart. We use Lemon Quat for cleaning and disinfecting everything. The stuff is awesome. Works great for soaking bird perches and any other caked on crap too. Wish I knew of a place I didn't have to steal it from ;)