HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Posted: **Mon Apr 17, 2006 6:28 pm**

I was wondering what do you guys do to deep clean the tanks. I know I can't use soap so I wanted to know what is the best way to get the tanks clean.

Posted: **Mon Apr 17, 2006 7:51 pm**

you can spray down with vinegar and spray after that with dechlor water or salt water then I wipe out with papertowels and buff the glass with a soft cloth--ah fresh n clean

Posted: **Mon Apr 17, 2006 8:17 pm**

Thanks! I thought I saw vinegar somewhere but I just wanted to confirm. I guess I can use the distill white vinegar?

Posted: **Mon Apr 17, 2006 8:20 pm**

Pugsandcrabs wrote:Thanks! I thought I saw vinegar somewhere but I just wanted to confirm. I guess I can use the distill white vinegar?

that is what I use.

Posted: **Mon Apr 17, 2006 8:22 pm**

Woohoo!

Ok now I am happy. I think I have some time before the cleaning since the new tank was setup last weekend. Just need to be prepare in case.

Posted: **Tue Apr 18, 2006 1:09 am**

Pugsandcrabs wrote:I was wondering what do you guys do to deep clean the tanks. I know I can't use soap so I wanted to know what is the best way to get the tanks clean.

OMG I didn't know you couldn't use soap. I just did. I used a small amount in my 20 gal after emptying for mites. I rinsed it really good, and left it outside for 24 hours after. Why are we not supposed to use soap?

Posted: **Tue Apr 18, 2006 1:36 am**

Soap can contain harmful chemicals, such as perfumes or dyes. White vinegar kills any harmful bacteria, while at the same time neutralizing any odors. I just realized I sound like a commercial for Lysol.

Posted: **Tue Apr 18, 2006 1:38 am**

Another thing that works well is the Mr. Clean magic erasers...there is no soap in them and those things will clean the nastiest, dirtiest mess ever!!!! They truly are magic!!
I would wipe down with a dry cloth afterwards and you are good to go...I think you could also use the vinegar before or after the magic eraser but it will take away any grime you have on the tank sides in one stroke!!

Posted: **Tue Apr 18, 2006 6:29 am**

i just use regular water!

Posted: **Wed Apr 19, 2006 10:15 pm**

i just use regular water! Very Happy

I hope you don't mean tap water, right?

Posted: **Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:10 am**

hermit_of_hermit_crabs wrote:

I hope you don't mean tap water, right?

I dry it though before I let my hermit crabs in it.

Posted: **Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:51 am**

I use some dechlor water on a papertowel to get out mites and such. It also works well to make the glass clear.

Posted: **Sun Apr 23, 2006 8:17 pm**

How often do you clean your cage?

Posted: **Sun Apr 23, 2006 8:27 pm**

I clean mine whenever it gets dirty!

Posted: **Mon Apr 24, 2006 7:44 am**

I used to use 409 or Windex to clean mine out

Never had troubles though. Now I just use water.

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