It is imperative to keep your hamster’s cage clean to ensure they remain healthy and do not get you sick. You should remove soiled bedding and wash food and water bowls daily. Using a glove, remove the bits of soiled bedding and waste, placing them in a bag for disposal. Add clean bedding material to the cage.
You should set aside time every week to clean their cage thoroughly. You should remove your hamster from the enclosure, placing it in a carrier or another safe place while cleaning. Always work with gloves when cleaning your hamster’s cage. Cleaning the pen is easier if you can take it apart. Remove the food and water bowl, toys, tunnels and wheels and wash them. Discard all the bedding and waste in a bag, even if the bedding appears clean. Wash the cage with mild soap and warm water. You can use a brush to scrub the base, removing any residue from the crevices. Rinse everything with warm water and dry all the pieces. Reassemble everything, fill the cage with fresh bedding and replace the cleaned toys and accessories.
Regularly cleaning your hamster’s cage will make weekly maintenance much more manageable since there will be less caked-on grime to scrub off. Never use undiluted bleach or harsh chemicals since these can be unsafe for your pet.