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08-02-15, 03:00 PM
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What do you clean with?
I'm not sure if this is the right spot. What do you clean the plastic viewing door in your cages with? Looking at my cages the plastic door has numerous water marks etc on them. They are really obvious when the light hits them the right way. What do you girls and guys use to leave a spotless finish on plastic doors that's reptile safe? I'm not worried about the outside of the door as they won't come into contact with that. But the inside has to cleaned, I want a clear viewing surface but worried about chemicals, not that snakes lick the glass.
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08-02-15, 03:59 PM
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Re: What do you clean with?
White vinegar and water mixed in a generic spray bottle works great, pet safe.
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08-02-15, 04:05 PM
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Re: What do you clean with?
Thanks, I was thinking of white vinegar but I didn't know if it was pet safe or not. It's technically a mild acid so wasn't sure. The exact pH of it escapes me right now.
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08-02-15, 05:56 PM
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Re: What do you clean with?
Yeah I use white vinegar, other stuff i just don't trust.
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08-02-15, 06:30 PM
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Re: What do you clean with?
The rule is a 1/4 cup of white vinegar to 2 cups water. For water spots, scum, etc. you could put less vinegar. As long as its diluted I don't think there is a big risk.
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08-03-15, 02:43 AM
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Re: What do you clean with?
Just F10 and a lot of elbow grease with the paper towel.
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08-03-15, 06:22 AM
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Re: What do you clean with?
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Originally Posted by pinefamily
Just F10 and a lot of elbow grease with the paper towel.
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F10 works great, so does rubbing alcohol, it clean glass and evaporates 100% leaving nothing that can harm the snake.
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08-03-15, 09:52 AM
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Re: What do you clean with?
I use rubbing alcohol* for glass, diluted white vinegar for everything else. As mentioned, alcohol evaporates completely so it won't leave any residue on the glass. Diluted white vinegar will leave behind water spots.
Drying the glass with paper is pretty good for preventing water spots, though.
*If you use rubbing alcohol, make sure that it is ethyl alcohol and not isopropanol, as isopropanol has toxic effects on the central nervous system. Also, with any concentrated alcohol, be aware that it really likes to catch fire so you'll want to turn off/unplug any nearby electricals or other spark sources.
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08-03-15, 09:58 AM
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Re: What do you clean with?
Would impact would the above have on plastic? My pvc cages have plastic doors. My exo terra is glass but has a misting system so no water spots isn't going to happen lol
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08-04-15, 02:06 AM
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Re: What do you clean with?
F10 would be fine, as would the diluted vinegar (I think). Someone with more knowledge/experience might be able to comment with the rubbing alcohol.
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08-04-15, 05:20 AM
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Re: What do you clean with?
I use Dawn dishwashing liquid. Its made safe for wildlife especially the hypoallergenic formula. For the water spots use a microfiber cloth.
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08-04-15, 09:09 AM
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Re: What do you clean with?
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Originally Posted by trailblazer295
Would impact would the above have on plastic? My pvc cages have plastic doors. My exo terra is glass but has a misting system so no water spots isn't going to happen lol
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Depends on the type of plastic. Polyethylene(HDPE or LDPE) and polypropylene(PP) are not soluble in alcohol so they won't be affected, but polyvinyl chloride(PVC), acrylic, and many other kinds of plastic tend to be slightly soluble so they might get damaged if you overdo it. If you're not sure what type of plastic the doors are made of, I'd stick with vinegar or F10.(it's probably acrylic anyway)
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08-04-15, 10:36 AM
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Re: What do you clean with?
I use white vinagar and water.. if its really bad ill cut a lemon and scrub the spot with the lemon and let it sit for a minute then spray and wipe 
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08-04-15, 12:40 PM
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Re: What do you clean with?
What do I use? Tears of the innocent of course!
Or white vinegar, rubbing alcohol if it's a little nasty
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08-04-15, 01:17 PM
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Re: What do you clean with?
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What do I use? Tears of the innocent of course!
Or white vinegar, rubbing alcohol if it's a little nasty
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Lol why did I expect that kind of respone from you.
Thanks everyone I'll use white vinegar seeing as I have plenty.
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