Quarantine and cleaning

[Mercedesherp]

Very good question,
Typically a single frog would encounter very few problems. When multiple frogs are housed within the same structure, the threat of disease is on the increase. Vinegar works well, but the choice of disinfectants is wholly upon the keeper. I have always used a "bleach" solution, it just worked for me. I usually had a large number of acclimating animals at any given time, and I can assure you
that 50% of my time was dedicated to disinfection and cleaning. Amphibians are demanding captives.

[DVirginiana]

Very good question,
Typically a single frog would encounter very few problems. When multiple frogs are housed within the same structure, the threat of disease is on the increase. Vinegar works well, but the choice of disinfectants is wholly upon the keeper. I have always used a "bleach" solution, it just worked for me. I usually had a large number of acclimating animals at any given time, and I can assure you
that 50% of my time was dedicated to disinfection and cleaning. Amphibians are demanding captives.

I've always felt safer using vinegar. To me, it's easier to smell than the bleach so I feel more secure knowing when it's completely cleaned out. It's good for people who prefer natural cleaning options too. I realize a lot of people use bleach with no problem, it's just not my favorite.

[GrifTheGreat]

I use a product called Wipe Out 1. All you do is mist down the enclosure with it and let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Afterwards you just wipe the enclosure down well with a dry cloth or my preference paper towels. You can seen when the cleaner is gone and you wait for it to air out before returning the frog's enclosure back together. You can rinse if you want, but isn't necessary.

I usually rinse the enclosure out really well with scalding hot water, wipe it dry, mist the enclosure with Wipe Out 1, and the wipe it down really well. Works well and kills bacteria and other microbes like bleach.

[DeeDub]

Where'd you pick up the wipe out?

[GrifTheGreat]

Where'd you pick up the wipe out?

You can get it at Petsmart. Don't use it for water dishes though. They make a different product called Wipe Out 2, but I just scald my water dishes and wipe them out really well. I don't see the need for that product. Wipe Out 1 smells like alcohol once misted onto the glass. So you can tell when it's aired out.