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Asked my professor, based on what microbes typically grow on tortoises, what would be the best way to clean Sheldon's dishes.
A 1:1:1 mix of water, vinegar, and rubbing alcohol will kill any bacteria, apparently. No need for bleach or soap.
Soak dirty dishes in the above mixture at high temp for 15 minutes.
I was interested in this because antibacterial soaps sometimes contain carcinogens, and while they're fine in small doses and won't harm us, I'm paranoid about my tort. Also, vinegar and alcohol are cheap!
A 1:1:1 mix of water, vinegar, and rubbing alcohol will kill any bacteria, apparently. No need for bleach or soap.
Soak dirty dishes in the above mixture at high temp for 15 minutes.
I was interested in this because antibacterial soaps sometimes contain carcinogens, and while they're fine in small doses and won't harm us, I'm paranoid about my tort. Also, vinegar and alcohol are cheap!