How to Clean a Hamster Cage

Hamsters make great pets for children and adults. Cleaning your hamster's cage is essential to raising a healthy critter, and it isn't as complicated as you think. Just follow these few simple steps.

Things You'll Need

  • Brush
  • Water
  • Dry towels
  • New bedding
  • Cleaner
  • Hamster ball or an enclosed container
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Instructions

    • 1

      Gather all cleaning supplies (see the list below).

    • 2

      Gently remove the hamster from its cage. Put it in an enclosed container or a hamster ball to ensure it doesn't run loose.

    • 3

      Remove the top of the hamster's cage, the water bottle and the food bowl. Clean all with a safe cleaner and spray clean with lots of water.

    • 4

      Empty the used hamster bedding into a trash bag and discard.

    • 5

      Scrub the rest of the cage with a brush and cleaning agent. Hamsters usually pick a specific spot where they go to the bathroom. Clean that area well. Thoroughly rinse the cage with water.

    • 6

      Dry all parts of the cage with a towel.

    • 7

      Assemble all parts of the cage that you previously removed for cleaning.

    • 8

      Put in clean bedding. Provide enough bedding for the hamster to burrow.

    • 9

      Fill the water bottle and food bowl and place them back into the cage.

    • 10

      Release the hamster back into its cage and secure the top of the cage.