How to Get Rid of a Rabbit Smell

Rabbits can be litter-trained successfully, which can decrease odors in your household. However, no matter how well-trained your rabbit, you can wind up with an unpleasant smell in your home. Fortunately with the right products and some regular cleaning you can get rid of that rabbit smell.

Things You'll Need

  • Baking soda
  • Cleaning solution containing one part vinegar and one part water
  • Organic nontoxic litter
  • Nontoxic odor-neutralizing spray
  • Vacuum (optional)
  • Enzyme pet odor neutralizing carpet product (optional)
  • Fans
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Instructions

    • 1

      Change your rabbit's litter box on a daily basis. If necessary, replace the litter box with an entirely new one or at least clean it thoroughly using a vinegar and water solution. Deodorize your rabbit's litter box with baking soda and use an organic litter product made of nontoxic materials such as alfalfa, citrus, oats or paper. Avoid cedar or wood shavings, which are toxic to rabbits.

    • 2

      Clean and deodorize other smelly areas of your home, if there are any. Clean carpet and furniture with an odor-neutralizing product containing enzymes, according to the manufacturer's directions. Wash hard floor surfaces with a vinegar and water solution.

    • 3

      Wash and deodorize the rabbit cage, if necessary, using vinegar, water and baking soda.

    • 4

      Use a nontoxic odor-neutralizing spray in your home throughout the day, according to the manufacturer's instructions.