Question 1

Is this safe to use outside on grass, on carpet and laundry?

Accepted Answer

Because it is hydrogen peroxide, it can fade clothing, but I use this every day (I operate a parrot rescue) in large quantities, and I have only found one spot on one black t-shirt where I spilled the concentrated form.  Once diluted (we use it at its highest concentration of 8oz/gallon of water), I have had no signs of damage to clothing.  One area where I use it on cages has grass, roses, and magnolia trees.  I have seen no damage whatsoever to any of the vegetation, but I did damage an aluminum cage by spraying it with Accel and letting it sit for the prescribed 5 minutes.  It mentions not using it on anodized aluminum, so I was thinking the cookware, but it left white markings on the cage.

Question 2

Will it kill ringworm on laundry and surfaces?  Does it have to be rinsed off before an animal can access a surface or bedding treated with it?

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Back in 2015 jessie v said “bedding should be thrown out unless it can be washed in bleach and dried and gas dryer.” 
That is now known not to be accurate. Sufficient water alone will remove ringworm in laundry. Bleach is not needed and can be caustic. If fur remains wash again or do two rinses (which we always do anyway due to the dumb water saving HE washing machines that won’t fill with enough water. And obviously, a gas dryer isn’t needed to dry - electric is just as good!

Question 3

What is the formula to dilute it? For instance how much water to a cup of concentrated Accel? Thanks in advance for your answer.

Accepted Answer

What's interesting is if you go read the MSD sheet, this is just 4.25% hydrogen peroxide. Now according to Rescue, they have also added a cleaning agent to help break down soil, but that does nothing for disinfecting. If my math is correct, even at their strongest mix (8oz per gallon of water) this comes out to only 0.25% hydrogen peroxide. This is very weak. You can buy Lysol 32oz bottles of hydrogen peroxide that are less than $4 and have 0.88% hydrogen peroxide (that's over 3 times as strong) and already mixed for you. Even better than that, you can find 34% hydrogen peroxide 1 gallon bottles for cheaper than the 1 gallon rescue bottles and make significantly more. Lastly, you can get 3% hydrogen peroxide 32 oz bottles for $1.25 at most local grocery stores. You could buy 1 gallon of distilled water for $1, and 32 ounces of 3% hydrogen peroxide for $1.25, mix all of it together, and for $2.25 have over a gallon of disinfectant that is significantly stronger than Rescue at even it's strongest concentration. Also 3% hydrogen peroxide has a 99% kill rate of protozoan such as giardia, coccidia, and cryptosporidium when left in contact for 10 minutes or more. This has been scientifically tested in labs. Rescue claims to kill these at their strongest concentration but even admits it's based on "anecdotal evidence" and is NOT proven. I highly recommend you buy 34% hydrogen peroxide and dilute it down to 6% using distilled water and use this solution if you are dealing with coccidia. Also once diluted, this needs to be used up in the next 90 days. Also if possible, store the 34% hydrogen peroxide in a refrigerator as it will help keep it stabilized longer.

Question 4

Can I spray this over my carpet?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, we cannot recommend that you spray this on carpet, as this product should only be used on hard, non-porous surfaces.

REScue One-Step Disinfectant Cleaner & Deodorizer – For Veterinary Use, Animal Shelters, Pet Foster Homes, Kennels, Litter Box, Pet Grooming Surfaces – Sanitizing Concentrate, 1 Gallon (4 Pack)

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