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Hydrogen peroxide to clean formicariums?


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#1 Offline Foogoo - Posted November 13 2014 - 8:05 AM

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What do you guys think about using H2Oto clean and sanitize empty formicariums and test tubes? I unfortunately had some mold in one of mine and while I tried to remove what I can, I'm sure spores have been left behind. IIRC, H2Ois quickly broken down to water with prolonged exposure to sunlight.


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#2 Offline Crystals - Posted November 13 2014 - 9:31 AM

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I usually use hot water and soap to clean test tubes (honestly, I stick them in the dishwasher).

I clean walls of formicariums with hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol, no issues.


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#3 Offline drtrmiller - Posted November 13 2014 - 9:42 AM

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Agreed. Hydrogen peroxide is acceptable and should not cause issues.




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#4 Offline Foogoo - Posted November 13 2014 - 9:44 AM

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Rubbing alcohol should be ok as well too right? Since it will eventually vaporize?


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#5 Offline Crystals - Posted November 13 2014 - 10:29 AM

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Yes, it evaporates quite quickly with no issues.  Just like in the talc barrier.

Just don't give your ants a bath in it.  :D


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#6 Offline dspdrew - Posted November 13 2014 - 10:29 AM

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I use alcohol to clean all sorts of ant stuff without a problem.






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