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F. Housekeeping Procedures
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- Vivarium
is to be swept and mopped with disinfectant solution every
morning. Use one squirt per 2 gallons of hot water. Rinse
the mop after use and wring it out.
- Counters
are to be cleaned daily with disinfectant spray and must
be kept clean of clutter.
- Sinks,
soap dispensers, mop buckets, trash cans and other support
equipment must be kept in a sanitary condition and should
be cleaned as needed.
- Waste
(bedding, etc.): Double bag large garbage can. Remove all
wastes from the animal room and put in the inner plastic
bag. Close and knot the inner bag and throw it in the dumpster
outside the first floor Downey Science Bulding.
- Food
and bedding containers should be cleaned as needed.
- The
air conditioner filter and exhaust vents must be maintained
free of dust and hair. Remove the air conditioner filter
and rinse on Saturday and as needed.
- The
Vivarium should be checked daily for evidence of insects
and rodents (on the loose). Any vermin should be reported.
- Fill
humidifier reservoirs and adjust as needed. Humidity should
be maintained at approximately 50% (if ambient humidity
is high, room humidity will also be high and cannot be adjusted).
- Report
excessively high (above 68°) or low (below 64°)
temperatures. Do not adjust the air conditioner or heater.
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