whats the best to clean an incubator with?

[cmom]

I take a damp cloth and wipe it out but my top doesn't get dirty unless an egg exploded then it can get messy, which hasn't happened to me but did to a friend of mine.

 

[Cynthia12]

Why not bleach? I've used bleach for years! Half and half solution of water and just bleach. Then I rinse with hot hot water, then cold cold water. No problems yet..I have great hatches!

 

[sourland]

I've always used a 10% bleach solution and then allowed the unit to air dry for several days before restarting.

 

[CrestedGirl]

Here's a great thread

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=566739

 

[hdowden]

oh my new incbator is a Hovabator 1602n that i got for 30 and it works!!! still have to clean it though. i thought it was an lg since that was what the seller said it was.

 

[cmom]

Just my opinion but I think some people get a little carried away with sanitation. I don't use bleach or cleaners in my styrofoam incubators. I only use antibacterial soap. I think that is sufficient for killing the bacteria. Some people put somewhat poopy eggs in there incubators which isn't very sanitary either. I don't wash my eggs but I so take a scotch bright pad and wipe the poop off of the eggs if there is any on them. I do spray Oxine in my incubators and wipe the residue out. It is non-toxic. I also use it in the coops.

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