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My iguana might touch cleaned surfaces. Is Clorox bleach safe?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Can clorox hurt an iguana

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Answered By Anna M., DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 12th, 2017

Hello, and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Yes, Clorox is a potent cleaning chemical and, like most cleaners, can be irritating to eyes, skin, and lungs - for both you and your iguana. For this reason, all disinfected surfaces cleaned with bleach (or any other cleaner) should be thoroughly rinsed and allowed to completely dry before coming in contact with Marcela. Hope this helps!

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