sammyg

We've got shoes, wellies, bikes etc and the time has come to start scrubbing!
What's the best stuff to use?

thanks
sam

irishbloo

Jeyes fluid.might have to go to your local diy place to get it.The smell will knock you out but it does exactly what it says on thetin.x

sammyg

thanks...i thought that was it

Cheetah7

We bought some jeyes but then I remembered that its highly toxic to cats in the smallest amounts.

We were always taught at college when I was a student nurse never to use jeyes fluid for anything if you have cats.

I never have used it so don't know how accurate that is but Im not taking the chance. Especially as Gordon has a bad habit of chewing our shoes.

I would rather be too cautious than risk it with my cat who does have 'chewing issues' Plus when I smelt the Jeyes, it really did make me wheeze with my asthma.

We used bleach for our shoes and its done the trick.

hitchcock71

dito on the jeyes fluid you can get in spray form

NikiL

Christ, thanks PP, had no idea Jeyes was toxic. Won't be using that then as our boys are chewers as well.

IanJakeCharlieDaddy

hi you could try and get hold of some disinfectant from your vets either virkon or trigene. Both safe for all animals as we use them in kennels and sometimes on the beds. I know that the during the foot and mouth virkon was used for most foot dips. Or failing that search on the net for virkon-s and a 50g sachet is only about £1.94 and goes a long way.(makes 5 lites) hope this helps

Cheetah7

Im only shipping about 6 pairs of shoes, Ive used bleach and water - do you think that will be OK?

Oh god my head is bursting.

Nozzys

We used Vircon S - this was recommended by the shipping company. It is used in horse stables etc. It is MAFF approved. We obtained it from a local pet/horse suppliers. It comes in Sachets and costs approx. £1.75 per sachet. Just mix with water and spray items after general cleaning. Has to be done within 24 hours of putting in container. We brought with us bikes, lawnmower, tools, garden furniture, golf clubs, fishing equipment, motorcross gear etc. Nothing of ours was pulled on inspection. It is virtually odourless. The shippers noted what we had used on the paperwork.

Nat

sammyg

thanks for the useful info guys

We too have a cat so i'm a bit worried about jeyes, so i think we'll scrub with bleach and water and then vicron s it the night before they pack it up

sammyg

BTW, how are you guys getting on?
We were fellow marchies, not many of us left over here now!

Sam x

Nozzys

Great thanks, been here three months now. OH in work and kids at school after "summer hols", just settling back into a routine. Lots to get used to but still really good. Unfortunately think we brought the British weather with us - had loads of rain!!! Not a bad thing though as they need it here and it is still very warm!

When do you get here and where are you headed?

Nat X

BrisbaneBound2008

Oh goodness, I hadn't even thought about what to use to clean things! Have got until May though so will have plenty of time to sort it out!

I was cleaning my kitchen this afternoon and had a thought - not sure if this is completely stupid to ask, but what about really dirty cookbooks?! You know where they have been well used and are a bit mucky (I really hope its not just mine that are like that!) Should I go through them and try to clean them up to spotless finish???

Cheetah7

Here you go, a bit more information on it.

http://www.animalaidandadvice.org.uk...ion/info6.html

I quote number 10 to save you going through it all;

10. Beware toxic or unpleasant substances which may adhere to small paws, which will, in turn, be licked - eg soap powder, paraffin, disinfectant, detergent, residue from newly-stained floors or fresh paintwork.

Should your kitten get paint on him, do not use white spirit to remove it. Consult a vet (telephone).

Disinfectants (such as TCP, Jeyes Fluid, Lysol) that are coal-tar, wood-tar or phenol based including pine oils are POISONOUS to cats. They should, therefore, not be used to clean litter trays, bowls etc. Ammonia compounds-based disinfectants (eg Savlon, Tego, Shield, Roccal or bleach) should be used, but always thoroughly rinsed off.

Lock away antifreeze. Slug pellets and garden pesticides are lethal for animals. Try to use animal-friendly products in the garden instead.

DEEDEE01

Hiya,

A hammer, thats what we are using !!!!

Donna.