Soda Crystals

consultant31

Rachie004 wrote: »

My question is; I recently got myself a house rabbit and I've noticed that my kitchen is developing a rabbity smell - he has a house with a plastic bottom (like an oversized hamster cage) and in the corners where he does his business there are yellowish stains which I think may be harbouring some scent. People have suggested to use bleach but I worry about the effects it may have on my little critter. Does anyone have any experience or know if soda crystals are safe to use around animals?

Thanks everyone x

I think baking soda (or bicarbonate of soda) is the thing to use, not soda crystals. Apparently you can sprinkle baking soda into a cat litter tray to absorb the smells - and not much smells stronger than cat pee!

I would be inclined to make a paste of the soda and a little water, wash everything down and then when it's dry, sprinkle a little dry powder into his toilet area.

Hope it works

Le_Foot

Hi Everyone, Thanks for all the info on Soda crystals. Now can someone enlighten me on the uses for Borax, and what the difference is between the two.
Hope everyone had a happy and peaceful Christmas, and I hope you all have a healthy Money Saving New Year

Pink.

Hi Le foot,

This thread should help: Does anyone here use borax?

Pink

Rachie004

consultant31 wrote: »

I would be inclined to make a paste of the soda and a little water, wash everything down and then when it's dry, sprinkle a little dry powder into his toilet area.

Hope it works

soda of baking soda or the soda crystals?

Apologies - blonde moment!

SD-253

Does anyone no if soda crystals are ok if you have a septic tank?

consultant31

Rachie004 wrote: »

soda of baking soda or the soda crystals?

Apologies - blonde moment!

Baking soda, I don't think you want soda crystals anywhere near animals

Peartree

Brooktop wrote: »

Well, they're approved by DEFRA for killing foot & mouth disease so they obviously have some bug fighting properties. :

But, conversely, are also the major constituent of most bath salts. Can't go wrong really!

Brooktop

brandeberryj wrote: »

Does anyone no if soda crystals are ok if you have a septic tank?

Yes - they're fine!

SGarner

Have been trying to find out the best way to unblock a drain, had heard that soda crystals can work and while I was looking into it found a site called The Green Store online - It's got loads of uses! Glad I have got some in my cupboard.....don't know why it's there - until today I didn't know what it could be used for!

paddypaws101

Forget expensive water softeners for washing machine, I add a good glug of soda crystals and my 14 year old machine is going strong. I am a massage therapist and wash oily towels most days so this really is impressive.