Johnny Wizz
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When washing out the tortoise food and water bowls is it ok to wash with fairy liquid or to use a disinfectant on them?
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Speedy-1
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We have always used a 50/50 mixture of vinegar and water , it kills bacteria and is harmless to animals . Just wash in hot water and sanitize with the vinegar mixture . We have a dog 3 parrots and a Sully this is all we use ! 
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Soap water
Ditto soap and hot water. Don't forget how they would eat in the wild.
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It's nice to have another member that don't think 1955 is a tire size .
It's nice to have another member that don't think 1955 is a tire size .
TerrapinStation
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+1 on the vinegar and water. I think it cleans better than most soaps.
We have "hard" water (heavy on minerals, calcium) in my neighborhood, so whenever we mist enclosure, it leaves deposit on the glass.... a little vinegar scrub takes it right off. We use purified (Brita) for their soaks and drinking dish.
We have "hard" water (heavy on minerals, calcium) in my neighborhood, so whenever we mist enclosure, it leaves deposit on the glass.... a little vinegar scrub takes it right off. We use purified (Brita) for their soaks and drinking dish.
I just rinse the bowls under running water. I never use soap or vinegar.
I'm also a water only rinser
I have several sets of bowls and run them through the dishwasher.
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