How to Clean a Guinea Pig Cage

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   Step 1: Spot clean daily

   Remove droppings, wet bedding and uneaten fresh food every day.

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   Step 2: Move guinea pigs safely

   For a full clean, place them in a secure pen or box with hay and a hideout.

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   Step 3: Remove all bedding

   Once a week, take out bedding or fleece and shake off debris.

   Good to know: Wash fleece separately with mild unscented detergent.

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   Step 4: Wipe surfaces

   Clean the base with warm water and a pet-safe cleaner or diluted vinegar, then rinse and dry.

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   Step 5: Wash bowls and bottles

   Scrub food bowls and water bottles, checking the bottle spout works.

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   Step 6: Add fresh bedding

   Lay clean bedding, return hay racks and hideouts.

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   Step 7: Check your pets

   Use cleaning time to check coats, feet and weight.

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