I'm about to embark on a disinfecting "binge". I have a bunch of used terrariums and equipment to sterilized before welcoming in new arrivals, but I'm waiting on answers to the following questions.
I was wondering if bleach can be used to disinfect plastic terrariums (the small "transport" type terrariums) and regular small plastic storage containers (I use the latter for quarantine) or if there's any danger associated with that. If it's ok, is there anything to keep in mind?
I'm wondering the same thing about the decorations. Especially fake plants (both plastic and silk) and stuff made out of resin.
Also, what's the safest way to treat gravel (both aquarium and regular type). I heard that boiling rocks can be dangerous because they can explode with significant damage to the surrounding area and unlucky humans if there's trapped air inside. Is it the same for oven "baking"? (I don't remember if the rocks can explode because 100C is hot enough or because they become much hotter thanks to the fact that they are in direct contact with the bottom of the pot...)
Since they're porous, I hesitate to use bleach because I might not be able to wait long enough for the residues to become inactive.
I was wondering if bleach can be used to disinfect plastic terrariums (the small "transport" type terrariums) and regular small plastic storage containers (I use the latter for quarantine) or if there's any danger associated with that. If it's ok, is there anything to keep in mind?
I'm wondering the same thing about the decorations. Especially fake plants (both plastic and silk) and stuff made out of resin.
Also, what's the safest way to treat gravel (both aquarium and regular type). I heard that boiling rocks can be dangerous because they can explode with significant damage to the surrounding area and unlucky humans if there's trapped air inside. Is it the same for oven "baking"? (I don't remember if the rocks can explode because 100C is hot enough or because they become much hotter thanks to the fact that they are in direct contact with the bottom of the pot...)
Since they're porous, I hesitate to use bleach because I might not be able to wait long enough for the residues to become inactive.