best way to clean a cage

[dudeman728]

what do you guys do to throughly clean the cage? i feel like i should clean everything including the leaves because im sure they are dirty. any suggestions for an easy way to do a through job? thanks

 

[cushcameleon]

what do you guys do to throughly clean the cage? i feel like i should clean everything including the leaves because im sure they are dirty. any suggestions for an easy way to do a through job? thanks

I use a pump sprayer and a steam cleaner, both I found at Wal-Mart at good prices. I spray all the plants with water using the pump sprayer, in order to move debris (i.e. poop!). Then I use the steam cleaner and pump sprayer to clean the cage and remove debris. It works really well and makes the job fast.

 

[dudeman728]

would it be possible for you to give me a link or show me a picture so i know what to be looking for? thanks!

 

[cushcameleon]

I got the pump sprayer from Wal-Mart for 10 dollars and the steam cleaner from Walgreens for 24 dollars.

 

[dudeman728]

awesome thanks. im assuming the steamer is the one that actually cleans. how exaxtly does the steamer clean anyway? does the heat kills off the bacteria or something?

 

[Brandon]

i found these links helpful when researching different ways to clean a cage.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/what-do-you-use-18733/
https://www.chameleonforums.com/safe-disinfectant-your-chameleon-8186/
https://www.chameleonforums.com/whats-your-favorite-cleaning-24493/

and here's a good thread about steam cleaners.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/cheap-steam-cleaners-16615/

 

[sandrachameleon]

Cush - unfortunately those cheap steam cleaners are not adequate for thorough cleaning. Great for light cleaning, but they arent hot enough to disinfect.

Steam is a good option, but you have to spend a bit on a good unit.
White Vinegar is also a good cleaning option. As is hydrogen peroxide.

 

[dudeman728]

i have a lot of hydrogen peroxide but im not sure if i have vinegar. does this mean i have to use cotton balls and clean each leaf one individually?