How to Wash a Hamster Cage

Hamsters are fantastic pets for children and adults alike. Cleaning their cage, however, is a necessary evil. Washing out a hamster cage is a quick, easy process that will keep your home smelling hamster free.

Things You'll Need

• Water
• Natural/organic cleanser
• Newspaper
• Cedar filings
• Washcloth or paper towels
• Garbage bag

Instructions

How to Wash a Hamster Cage

1. Dump hamster droppings and old filings into a garbage bag. Dispose of garbage bag in an outside dumpster.

2. Add a few drops of natural or organic soap cleanser. Fill hamster cage with water. Let stand for 5 minutes. Take wash cloth and scrub the entire cage.

3. Dump dirty, soapy water down the drain. Take a washcloth or paper towel and wipe out excess water.

4. Set hamster cage outside or on a table to air-dry for a 10 minutes. This will remove the dampness that will cause the cedar filings or newspaper to stick.

5. Place newspaper on the bottom of the dry hamster cage. Add a layer of cedar filings on top of the newspaper. Replace the hamster and food bowl. Repeat every three to seven days.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure your hamster is somewhere safe while you are washing out the cage.

• Using non-organic or non-natural cleansers can result in health problems or even death for your hamster.