How to Clean Branches with Hydrogen Peroxide?

[ERKleRose]

For people that use hydrogen peroxide to clean your branches, how do you use it?

 

[Lindasjackson]

I’d like to know as well. If I were going to try it I think I would just pour it on the branches and let it Fiz away then I’d set them in the sun to dry. I’m probably wrong though.

 

[ERKleRose]

I was thinking pour and scrub then dry in the sun, but I have no idea either

 

[jamest0o0]

Doesn't it evaporate? Probably just pour it on and rinse. No big harm doing it, but I always noticed my branches lasted longer and were less susceptible to pests when not sanitized(killing the wood invites all sorts of bacteria and pests). I understand there are times where it's wise to do so though, just sharing my thoughts/experiences

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Spritz liberally and let dry—scrubbing & repeating... optional, depending on how things look.
Peroxide leaves no residue; it breaks down (evaporates) into oxygen & water. Very safe.

 

[ERKleRose]

Have you done it before?

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Yes. Missus & I use peroxide on a lot of things including enclosures, rocks/pebbles, wood.
I think she even uses some in some plant spray to kill certain parasites, but I'd have to verify that.
It also kills Covid.

will peroxide kill covid?

 

[Lindasjackson]

Can you pour 3% hydrogen peroxide in the bottom of the cage to clean it while your Cham is in the cage? The reason I ask is because winter is coming and it’s not like I can take the cage out into the yard and clean it when it’s freezing outside with snow on the ground.

 

[Chameleoking]

Can you pour 3% hydrogen peroxide in the bottom of the cage to clean it while your Cham is in the cage? The reason I ask is because winter is coming and it’s not like I can take the cage out into the yard and clean it when it’s freezing outside with snow on the ground.

No because it could splash and burn chameleons skin or if it gets in eyes (not good). But it is perfectly safe to clean enclosure. Don't even think you have to rinse. But I would rinse.

 

[Lindasjackson]

Ok so if I take him out it’s ok?

 

[Chameleoking]

Ok so if I take him out it’s ok?

Yes

 

[Lindasjackson]

Thanks

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

No because it could splash and burn chameleons skin or if it gets in eyes (not good). But it is perfectly safe to clean enclosure. Don't even think you have to rinse. But I would rinse.

We're talking about 3% here. People use that to disinfect cuts & scrapes, and as a mouthwash.
If concerned about "splash", it can be gotten on wipes, or poured onto cotton or paper towel to wipe on hard surfaces. By the time you're done, wherever you started will likely be dry already.

When I use it, I put it in an inexpensive pump spray bottle & spritz.

If cleaning an enclosure bottom, I wouldn't be worried about a chameleon that was chilling in the treetops/canopy, but if that's a concern, put him/her on a houseplant for the 5-15 minutes it might take to clean.

There is no need to rinse. Water & oxygen.

 

[ERKleRose]

@JacksJill do you use hydrogen peroxide on branches?

 

[Beman]

I do the spit and shine method....

 

[Lindasjackson]

We're talking about 3% here. People use that to disinfect cuts & scrapes, and as a mouthwash.
If concerned about "splash", it can be gotten on wipes, or poured onto cotton or paper towel to wipe on hard surfaces. By the time you're done, wherever you started will likely be dry already.

When I use it, I put it in an inexpensive pump spray bottle & spritz.

If cleaning an enclosure bottom, I wouldn't be worried about a chameleon that was chilling in the treetops/canopy, but if that's a concern, put him/her on a houseplant for the 5-15 minutes it might take to clean.

There is no need to rinse. Water & oxygen.

Thank you!

 

[jamest0o0]

@JacksJill do you use hydrogen peroxide on branches?

Nah she uses a shotgun

 

[Chameleoking]

But there is a lot of better ways to clean your enclosure. But hey, Do you.

 

[JacksJill]

I would use activated hydrogen peroxide but hot soapy water or dilute bleach is more economical and probably as effective in this instance.

 

[ERKleRose]

And you just scrub and rinse?