Things You'll Need:
- Old newspapers
- Wood shavings or paper bedding product
- Clean, dry fleece (for fleece bedding)
- Towels, mattress pads or puppy pads (for fleece bedding)
- Binder clips or bricks (fpr fleece bedding)
- Fresh, timothy-based hay
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Step 1
Remove guinea pigs, igloos, food dishes, toys and anything else from the cage. Unhook water bottles and set aside. Clear out hay rack.
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Step 2
If you use disposable bedding in the cage, use the dustpan to scoop out old bedding and transfer it to the trash bag. When the cage is empty, use the hose attachment on the vacuum cleaner to get any stray bits of shavings still in the cage.
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Step 3
If you use fleece bedding in the cage, gather the fleece and toss it in the washing machine.
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Step 1
Combine vinegar and water in the spray bottle.
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Step 2
Spray the floor of the cage liberally with the water/vinegar solution. Guinea pig urine is a base (and can have an ammonia-like odor), and the acid in the vinegar acts as a neutralizer for the odor.
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Step 3
Wipe the cage down with a damp sponge. Dry completely with a paper towel.
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Step 1
Line the cage with one to two layers of newspaper. If using disposable bedding, add two to three inches of shavings. Use the dustpan to spread it evenly throughout the cage and to pack it down so that the guinea pigs have a level floor to walk on.
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Step 2
If using fleece bedding, stack two to three layers of towels, mattress pads or puppy pads over the newspaper. These layers will catch the guinea pigs' urine after it soaks through the fleece. Lay the fleece on top and secure it with binder clips or bricks.
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Step 3
Replace igloos, toys and food dishes. Reattach the water bottles and fill the hay rack with fresh hay. Place guinea pigs back in the cage and watch them explore their freshly cleaned surroundings.










