How to clean a skull?

[RC51kid]

I dont know if this is the right forum. But i found a skull and would like to clean it up just so it is clean and doesnt smell. I removed all of the dried visible skin had it in the garage. It was good untilt he weather warmed and now has an smell to it.

The last one i found i just set it out in the sun in back yard but a small animal chewed on it some so would rather not do it with this one.

I was thinking of soaking it in bleach water but then i read NOT to do that. Supposedly the bleach will ruin it.

Whats the right way to clean things without messing them up?

 

[rclouse79]

I have always simmered my fresh ones for an hour with a scoop of oxyclean detergent. Seems to work pretty well.

 

[RC51kid]

Good idea. This ine was old, sitting out when i found it. I would need to make a BIG tub to simmer it.

If i soaked it in something cold it MIGHT fit in a large rubber made container.

 

[rclouse79]

Good idea. This ine was old, sitting out when i found it. I would need to make a BIG tub to simmer it.

If i soaked it in something cold it MIGHT fit in a large rubber made container.

I bought a big galvanized tub at D&B supply. I think they are for horses and it was fairly inexpensive. They have different sizes and the one I bought fit an elk skull. I was able to simmer water outside over a burner no problem.

 

[Erict]

You joined here over 2.5 years ago, time to learn how to use the "Search" function, where you will find plenty of info on that topic. Good luck.

 

[rclouse79]

You joined here over 2.5 years ago, time to learn how to use the "Search" function, where you will find plenty of info on that topic. Good luck.

You joined six years ago, time to learn how to not click on threads that don’t interest you. Good luck.

 

[KenLee]

Pressure wash x2.
Cosmetology grade peroxide spray x 4 or 5