In caring for your hamster, you will need to be conscious of the cleanliness of your pet’s cage. It will require regular spot cleanings, but a thorough clean out is a must in addition to these. A full clean out should take place roughly once a week. To do this, start by placing your pet in a safe alternate area while you spruce up his cage.

Next, remove all items, discarding those that can’t be properly sanitized. Thoroughly wash the remaining items with warm, soapy water then sanitize it with vinegar. After a good rinse and a thorough dry you are ready to reassemble your pet’s living space. You can then place in new materials to replace those that were discarded, like bedding and food. Your pet can then be put back into his cage to enjoy his nice clean living space.

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