I looked at all the reviews before purchasing a cage for my 2 guineas, I almost bought a different one because of the reviews about cleaning it. I don't understand why everyone made a big deal out of cleaning the canvas. I take my guineas out and set the cage up in the yard without the canvas bottom. I let them sit in there while I clean it. And all I have to do is dump it into a trash bag. The bottom isn't flimsy so its very easy to just dump into a bag. Then I throw it in the washer or wash it with a garden hose, hang it to dry for less than an hour. It isn't difficult and I am glad I didn't pay more money for the other one just because some people's reviews.