Washing rope perches!

[TinySheep]

Hey guys, as some of you know, Im still away from Soba. I DID buy him some rope perches though for when I get back in a few days (I managed to find a way to get home even earlier than I thought)



now I’m just wondering how I can wash them? I heard dish washer works but I can’t really use mine right now. Is there a way I can use the washing machine? If so, how can I do that without damaging the perches or using harsh laundry soaps (unless those are safe?). Thanks guys

 

[Mizzely]

Just use hot water, throw them in a pillow case and hope for the best

 

[TinySheep]

Thanks!
Is it safe to use the dryer as well though?

 

[Mizzely]

I don't use the dryer personally... I set them outside in the sun if I can, otherwise I hang them from the curtain rod in the bathroom and put a fan on them. It'll take a few days to fully dry, FYI!

 

[clarousel]

I scrub mine down with homemade cleaning solution, rinse then disinfect with F10. Then I leave it outside to dry

 

[Tielygirl]

I use hot soapy water with a little bleach and a good scrub brush. get them good and wet (can use the tub or a large bucket), then scrub the life out of them, rinse well with HOT water and air dry. As other have stated you can hang dry them, put a fan on them, dry in the sun. which ever works best. I made the mistake of not air drying them properly and I had mold start to grow on one once (they were not in the cages thank god)! IF that happens get rid of the perch.

 

[dollfish]

My rope percges don't get dirty enough for me to want to wash them. They are so tightly twisted that I'm afraid of them growing mould. I know this is against general opinion/practice but I don't like risking them not drying thoroughly.

Edit: I would probably get a new one if I felt like one got so bad that it needed washing.

 

[Kiwi & Co.]

I just keep mine somewhere where they won't get pooped on, and if they get too dirty, I replace them (but I haven't had to yet)