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Old 27-08-2008, 08:22 PM
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My cresties doors get quite dirty not mud, but residue from the water thats sprayed, how can i clean this off?
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Old 27-08-2008, 08:23 PM
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I use Fairy Liquid and Vinegar

EDIT: With water obviously.
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Old 27-08-2008, 08:25 PM
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Diluted vinegar solution to mask the smell a bit...or a good reptile disinfectant
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Old 27-08-2008, 08:27 PM
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Theres a beaphar cleaning spray that says you dont have to wash off, but in a humid tank will this be ok? Or shall i just wash off to be safe.
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Old 27-08-2008, 09:34 PM
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Theres a beaphar cleaning spray that says you dont have to wash off, but in a humid tank will this be ok? Or shall i just wash off to be safe.
i would still wash it off because of the strong smell.vinigar (white) is great to get rid of limescale always rinse thourogly afterwards
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Old 27-08-2008, 10:06 PM
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Well i just use news paper and hot water and good old fashion elbow greas.....(google it it comes in tubs)
come very shiney and new aswell....rub it dry again with news paper to works a treat for me
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Old 27-08-2008, 10:08 PM
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Crumpled up newspaper and vinegar, works brilliantly
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Old 27-08-2008, 10:11 PM
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i dont use chemicals in my habitats at all

iuse 1/8 vinegar to7/8 rainwater

i also use a reptile bag,as the material to clean with
& i house hld window squeegy on my glass tanks...works well
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Old 27-08-2008, 10:15 PM
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Never thought about using vinegar, I have limescale in my crestie vivs too! May try it next time!
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Never thought about using vinegar, I have limescale in my crestie vivs too! May try it next time!
yep its great for limescale cheap too. does wonders in the home also like bathroom taps and sinks mixed with water it is a great window and glass cleaner
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