Disinfecting new tank & decor

[Beebulz]

I usually just run things under the hottest water my tap can run (which is reaaalllly f-ing hot) and my water is dechlorinated already, I have well water.
I was told by my locally owned pet shop that they used a diluted vinegar solution to clean their tanks and decor, and also their cricket terrarium and it supposedly kills bacteria. They said it is safer for the animals because there are no trace chemicals left (just the smell, but it fades if you let it sit before you put the frog back in).

Has anyone tried this? I just got a used aquarium off of craigslist that I am about to set up for my frog, and they gave me a bunch of plants and decor. I would like to know if this is a legit way to clean things before placing them in my frog tank without chemicals and risking third degree burns on my hands.

[Mentat]

Hi Katy! I've used vinegar to clean tanks that had calcium deposits or watermarks on glass. If tank just needs disinfecting, then use a 10% bleach solution in new sponge. Leave it in contact for 10 minutes, rinse thoroughly, prepare 4X dechlorinator solution and apply with sponge, then rinse again and let air dry overnight .

[Beebulz]

Hi Katy! I've used vinegar to clean tanks that had calcium deposits or watermarks on glass. If tank just needs disinfecting, then use a 10% bleach solution in new sponge. Leave it in contact for 10 minutes, rinse thoroughly, prepare 4X dechlorinator solution and apply with sponge, then rinse again and let air dry overnight .

I had known about vinegar removing calcium deposits, I have used it on my old fish tanks after I took the fish out. There are no water spots or build up on the tank or anything, it looks pretty well taken care of by the previous owner. I was just trying to find an alternative to using chemicals to sanitize the whole tank.

Your method sounds a lot better than using vinegar or just hot water though, I am going to go ahead and do this. Thanks Carlos!