The hamster’s cage should be cleaned at least once a week to ensure the animal has a clean and comfortable environment. The first step is to remove all bedding, food, and water from the cage. The next step is to scrub the cage with warm, soapy water. Be sure to rinse the cage thoroughly before adding bedding, hamster food, and water.
The hamster cage: maintenance and cleaning
The hamster cage: maintenance and cleaning
A hamster needs a cage that is spacious, airy, and clean to be happy and healthy. Here are some tips for maintaining and cleaning your hamster’s cage.
Cage maintenance
The cage should be cleaned about once a week. Start by removing solid waste (feces, fur balls, etc.), then wash the walls and floor with soap and water. After that, rinse the cage thoroughly to prevent your hamster from getting poisoned by eating soap residue. Let the cage dry in the sun or wind before placing your hamster back inside.
Deep cleaning
The cage should be deep cleaned about once a month. Start by removing solid waste (feces, fur balls, etc.), then wash the walls and floor with soap and water. After that, rinse the cage thoroughly to prevent your hamster from getting poisoned by eating soap residue. Let the cage dry in the sun or wind before placing your hamster back inside.
It is also important to disinfect the cage from time to time with an appropriate product (available at pet stores) and to carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions based on the nature of the product.
Changing the bedding
Your hamster’s bedding should be changed regularly, about once a week. It should be completely removed, cleaned, and replaced with fresh bedding.
Cleaning accessories
The accessories in the cage (blanket, nest, etc.) should be cleaned regularly, about once a week. Wash them with soap and water, then rinse thoroughly.
Hamster bedding
Regularly clean your hamster’s bedding to prevent disease and odors. Bedding should be changed at least once a week. You can use litter sand, newspaper, recycled cardboard, or wood shavings.
Hamsters enjoy digging and playing in their bedding, so it’s important to provide enough bedding in their cage. You can add toys to the bedding for your hamster to have fun.
Due to its importance to them, your hamster’s cage should be kept clean at all times. Never use hazardous chemical products for your animal. There are natural products you can use to clean your hamster’s cage. You can also get creative in creating a clean and safe environment for your hamster.