Cleaner

[razzlette]

I have been using a half vinegar half water mix to clean the ferret cage but I am getting sick of the smell. I was wondering what else I could use? I thought I read Peroxide and water but I'm not sure on the measurements.


~Stacy

[Heather]

Try this thread
holisticferret.proboards80.com/index.cgi?board=care&action=display&thread=2261
Hope it works, I'm never very good at this stuff
ciao

[weloveourweasels]

Here is another thread
holisticferret.proboards80.com/index.cgi?board=care&action=display&thread=1198

I am currently using Sun and Earth all purpose cleaner. I have used 4 different types of cleaner since I have had the ferrets and I LOVE Nature's miracle but $6 or $7 for a 24 oz bottle is a pretty crazy price to pay for something. I like the Sun and Earth I am using right now because it smells fantastic. It is citrus scent and makes me go mmmm. It cost about $4 for a 24 oz bottle and I only use it for cage cleaning and very rare newspaper misses. I got the bottle last month and it is still full and heavy even with weekly cage cleaning. It doesn't leave any residue on the pans I can feel unlike some other cleaners I have used.

Now in referance to your question I started out using 50% vinegar 50% water in a recycled spray bottle and then after that pouring some hydrogen peroxide on a rag and wiping the shelves. It was too much work for me because I am lazy. It may have been easier if I had poured the peroxide in another spray bottle but I use it for other things too and couldn't. I also used a baking soda water mix of something like 4 tablespoons baking soda and the rest water. Both the baking soda water and vinegar water left a film unless I went over the area with the hydrogen peroxide. Here is a recipe for a cleaner I just found but I am pretty sure it is not antibacterial.

All-Purpose Cleaner: Mix 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/4 cup baking soda (or 2 teaspoons borax) into 1/2 gallon (2 liters) water. Store and keep. Use for removal of water deposit stains on shower stall panels, bathroom chrome fixtures, windows, bathroom mirrors, etc.
Another alternative is microfiber cloths which lift off dirt, grease and dust without the need for cleaning chemicals, because they are formulated to penetrate and trap dirt. There are a number of different brands. A good quality cloth can last for several years.
www.eartheasy.com/live_nontoxic_solutions.htm

Here is a link to a thread with on another forum about antibacterial sprays. It suggests using 2 tablespoons bleach to 1 gallon water. Another great sounding thing to try is use a spray bottle filled with water, save about an inch at the top.
Then add about 2 oz. of rubbing alcohol, 4 drops of tea tree oil, and 4 drops of lavender oil. Both oils have antibacterial properties. mommysavers.com/boards/money-saving-tips-household/62233-homemade-antibacterial-spray.html