tupperware enclosure permastench??

[Artemis]

BLEH! Ok maybe its the heightened olfactory sense, but everytime I open the lid of that tupperware, even if i JUST cleaned it, it smells AWFUL in there........ and we're talkin makes-me-shudder, waves of nausea awful!

Anyone got fun tips for what I can soak that in that isnt to harsh a chemical that will get that stench out. Can I use a light soak of bleach and oxyclean as long as I rinse good.

I dont ever remember the tank smelling this bad, but I guess it had more ventilation, too. Ive been cleaning out the enclosure with dishsoap and water, but apparently thats not getting the job done. I just dont want to use something that might hurt him.

Thanks-

Artemis

[Dist]

I use bleach water to clean all my tuppers...I just mix a capful of bleach into my spray bottle and soak the container down then I rinse with super hot water...this keeps the smells minimal and sanitizes it for the snakes sake...cheers

Dustan

[lolaophidia]

I've found that after cleaning with very hot water, spraying the tubs down with Nolvasan and letting them soak for a while will reduce the odor. I have a hard time with using bleach, as that smell tends to make me queasy.

If nothing works, at least tubs are cheap. I wouldn't feel too bad about just throwing one away and getting a fresh new one.

[Linds]

What kind of conditions are the rubbermaids in? I've never had problems with any of my rubbermaids smelling with the exception of Rainbow Boas and anytime a snake took a big poop :toilet: The Rainbows stunk because they were in wet conditions, and the smells from the substrate, etc. would just intensify under the restricted airflow. The only cleaning method I use routinely for cleaning rubbermaids (and any of my other non-glass enclosures) are a spritz down with peroxide and wipe dry.

[JonD]

Never had a problem with a perminent smell from a rubber maid. Only way I can see it is if you have a mold growing in it that you can see or wash out...

[Linds]

I probably wasn't clear on that part either... like Jon, I've also never had any of my rubbermaids have a permanent odour... even in rubbermaids that have grown mold :eek:

[HetForHuman]

I agree with the nolvasan, i use it and it works great.