Things You'll Need:
- Latex gloves
- Mild soap
- Paper towels
- Pet cage disinfectant spray
- Cage cleaner
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Step 1
Wear latex gloves for cleaning.
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Step 2
Empty and wash food containers daily. Use a mild soap, rinse well and dry. This will ensure cleaning out any droppings or urine that might be in the bowl. Refill with fresh mouse chow as needed.
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Step 3
Empty and wash the water bottle each day making sure no soap residue remains. Afterwards replenish with fresh drinking water and replace on the cage.
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Step 4
Clean all toys, ladders and wheel in the cage weekly. Wash with a mild soap making sure to scrub away any foreign material. A store bought disinfectant from your pet supplier should be applied then rinsed and wiped dry with paper towels.
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Step 5
Remove your pet mouse from its cage and place in a safe area. Make sure it can't escape or be in danger!
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Step 6
Empty and discard the old bedding from the bottom of the cage, then scrub with a mild soap or a store bought cage cleaner and dry with paper towels. The cleaners are spray on and work very well. Look for build-ups in the corner from urine, applying extra cleaning as needed. Replace with fresh bedding.
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Step 7
Spray or wash the cage walls or bars with paper towels making sure to wipe dry all surface areas well.
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Step 8
Replace all toys, bowls, water bottle and wheel. Don't forget the mouse!
