|
Bryant
|
 |
« on: August 17, 2009, 08:28:53 am » |
|
What are you all using to clean the kennels other than just water?
I'm thinking a good periodic cleaning with some kind of solution would be beneficial, but I'm hesitant to use bleach because of the septic system. I've seen some products on vet supply sites, and am curious as to there effectiveness.
Anyone have any experience?
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
A truly rich man is one whose children rush to fill his arms even though his hands are empty.
|
|
|
|
Little Timmy
|
|
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2009, 08:34:54 am » |
|
i say use simple green
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
TDHA Member
|
|
|
|
chancebrown
|
|
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2009, 08:36:29 am » |
|
i use a powerwasher and some basic soap. and just wash it down then add the soap and let it set for a little while then wash all the soap off and let the kennel dry
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Cutter Bay Kennels
|
|
« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2009, 08:37:54 am » |
|
I am a bleach man. Reroute the wash out during these "cleanings".
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
"To me it is not always about the game you caught, but the memories you can't let go of.  " Josh Farnsworth |
|
|
|
Monteria
|
|
« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2009, 08:41:59 am » |
|
Simple Green is biodegradable and should not effect the septic. There is another, very similar, industrial product that I used to get in 35 gal totes for ~1/4 the price of SG, but I do not remember what it was called. I got it from an industrial cleaning supply warehouse in south Houston when I lived down there.
I don't have septic so I just use bleach....
Steve
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Little Timmy
|
|
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2009, 08:45:14 am » |
|
i use a powerwasher and some basic soap. and just wash it down then add the soap and let it set for a little while then wash all the soap off and let the kennel dry
another good way to go |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
TDHA Member
|
|
|
|
Circle C
|
|
« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2009, 08:56:50 am » |
|
I have been using my pressure washer to clean the concrete and then putting out powdered laundry soap.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Never get too busy making a living that you forget to make a life.
|
|
|
|
cantexduck
|
|
« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2009, 09:40:37 am » |
|
There is a cleaner that is pink. Moo?  ? something. Safe for use around animals and wont harm your septic. I buy it from wal mart in small amounts. I delute it and it works fine. I use it around the house. Good stuff. 4 bucks a gallon. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
There's a coon, nevermind, thats Buster.
"So I pawned my lacy off to my girlfriend. That should teach her to meet men off match.com"
Rich.
|
|
|
|
Flatbroke
|
|
« Reply #8 on: August 17, 2009, 09:50:12 am » |
|
I use bleach. Is the septic tank the same as the one your house is using? If so does anybody in your household use bleach in the wash, toilets?
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
next time I shave my Ass, we are gonna have to glue it on them slick haired ones.
|
|
|
|
Bryant
|
|
« Reply #9 on: August 17, 2009, 10:19:50 am » |
|
Thanks for the replies. I haven't thought about simple green. I use bleach. Is the septic tank the same as the one your house is using? If so does anybody in your household use bleach in the wash, toilets?
No...I installed a seperate system just for the kennels. Lots of poop going in this thing, and I don't want to risk upsetting the process if possible. So far, it's working great. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
A truly rich man is one whose children rush to fill his arms even though his hands are empty.
|
|
|
|
|
|
sfboarbuster
|
|
« Reply #11 on: August 17, 2009, 05:20:12 pm » |
|
I've used bleach in mine with septic system for 10 years and have never had a problem with it.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
John Esker
|
|
|
|
NT-HOGGIN
|
|
« Reply #12 on: August 17, 2009, 05:56:05 pm » |
|
Hey Bryant, I use Kenl'L-Lan. I get it from KVVET.com You can get it in 1 gallon containers and it mixes at a ratio of 1 to 128 or 1 ounce to 1 gallon of water. It smells pretty dang good and best of all it kills Parvo virus. You also don't have to rinse it off. Just let it dry and move on. The dogs can walk or lay on it right after it is applied. I just pressure wash the kennel and then spray it down.
I know Tractor Supply sales a similar product for about $8.00 less but I haven't tried it yet.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
lonewolf
|
|
« Reply #13 on: August 17, 2009, 06:03:54 pm » |
|
I've used dawn dish soap for years without any trouble!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Fear is only a word in the mind of the weak!
|
|
|
|
