What to clean the stable with?

[WelshDiva]

A bit stuck as to what to do with a stable, really it needs a good clean out but with horse coming earlier than expected would have to be cleaned this morning.Horse is arriving at some point this afternoon so need something to clean it with that can be done this morning but would be safe for horse to go in this afternoon, is there anything?

 

[Annie B.]

If you have a feed merchant open today you can get sachets of Virkon disinfectant (it's either Virkon or Virkron) that is excellent for cleaning or good old Jeyes fluid does a good job.

 

[Polos Mum]

Jet wash ?

 

[Cinnamontoast]

Jet wash, Jeyes fluid, hard broom.

 

[WelshDiva]

Would Jeyes fluid be safe for the horse if going in later today?

 

[Annie B.]

Yes no problem. Just pin you stable door back to help it dry but the fumes are not dangerous.x

 

[OvergrownShetland]

Dettol - or any cheaper alternative that is basically Dettol! If you get the lavender scented one everywhere smells lovely and fresh

 

[WelshDiva]

Thanks for everyone's help just popping out to grab some Jeye's Fluid now!Love spring cleaning but would be better if I had more time x

 

[Tiddlypom]

Isn't Jeyes Fluid toxic to ingest?

I love the stuff but I would never put a horse in a stable that hadn't fully dried out and was no longer smelly. What happens if the horse eats hay off the floor?

In this case, I'd use water only.

 

[Foxy O]

I use a disinfectant powder, that way the bedding can just go down on top of it, sorry I can't remember the name of it.

 

[twiggy2]

Isn't Jeyes Fluid toxic to ingest?

I love the stuff but I would never put a horse in a stable that hadn't fully dried out and was no longer smelly. What happens if the horse eats hay off the floor?

In this case, I'd use water only.

In the old days we used to dilute it and spray it on the straw to stop them eating it...

no that I would say it was a good idea but I love the smell of the stuff

 

[AmieeT]

Fly Away do a good spray for stables/equiptment etc, kills equine herpes and (claims to) kill strangles.

Not as cheap as Jeyes though!

Ax

 

[Exploding Chestnuts]

Clean it, remove all dirt, then a quick wash with jeyes at recommended rate.
Shavings on the floor will deal with the rest.
You can't sterilise dirt, nor wood, just keep stables clean all the time.