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    I'm a bit of a nut when it comes to disinfecting, so after the bleach rinse I use non-iodized table salt and scrub everything down again and let it sit overnight. Outside of halophilic bacteria--not a whole heck of a lot can take that much salt, including Bd.

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    Bd can't stand bleach either. The salt is a little redundant.
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    Quote Originally Posted by John View Post
    Bd can't stand bleach either. The salt is a little redundant.

    Yep, that's why I said I was a nut. Plus one of the girls at work is allergic to chlorine so she can disinfect w/ the salt and I don't get stuck w/ it all.

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    Ok i just finished cleaning the tank and it's air drying in my backyard now, i washed it out really good after using the bleach but it still smelt like a little bleach in there and my hands still smell like bleach after a few washings. I'm going to use the tank for a savannah monitor will it be safe for it? And how long should i let it air dry for?

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    Yes just give the tank and yourself some time to air dry and the smell will go away.
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    Thank you, you guys have been a big help.

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