How to Clean Up After a Pet Mouse

Having a pet mouse is enjoyable. Yet, like other animal friends we might own, some house cleaning is always necessary. A few short daily and weekly tasks will ensure a good living environment for a healthy and clean mouse.

Things You'll Need

  • Latex gloves
  • Mild soap
  • Paper towels
  • Pet cage disinfectant spray
  • Cage cleaner
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Instructions

    • 1

      Wear latex gloves for cleaning.

    • 2

      Empty and wash food containers daily. Use a mild soap, rinse well and dry. This will ensure cleaning out any droppings or urine that might be in the bowl. Refill with fresh mouse chow as needed.

    • 3

      Empty and wash the water bottle each day making sure no soap residue remains. Afterwards replenish with fresh drinking water and replace on the cage.

    • 4

      Clean all toys, ladders and wheel in the cage weekly. Wash with a mild soap making sure to scrub away any foreign material. A store bought disinfectant from your pet supplier should be applied then rinsed and wiped dry with paper towels.

    • 5

      Remove your pet mouse from its cage and place in a safe area. Make sure it can't escape or be in danger!

    • 6

      Empty and discard the old bedding from the bottom of the cage, then scrub with a mild soap or a store bought cage cleaner and dry with paper towels. The cleaners are spray on and work very well. Look for build-ups in the corner from urine, applying extra cleaning as needed. Replace with fresh bedding.

    • 7

      Spray or wash the cage walls or bars with paper towels making sure to wipe dry all surface areas well.

    • 8

      Replace all toys, bowls, water bottle and wheel. Don't forget the mouse!