How to Clean an Indoor Rabbit Hutch

That adorable fuzzy bunny isn't so cute when you're faced with cleaning out its hutch. You have to clean your rabbit's cage at least once a week to keep your pet healthy and happy. Waiting longer can result in mold growth and waste overflow. If you are not careful during the cleanup process, you risk making an even bigger mess and spreading germs throughout your house. Take precautions as you clean, such as wearing gloves and covering the area around the cage with newspaper before you begin.

Things You'll Need

  • Newspaper
  • Cloth
  • Carrier case
  • Kitchen gloves
  • Water
  • Dish soap
  • Cleaning brush
  • Vinegar
  • Towel
  • Hay
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Instructions

    • 1

      Spread newspaper over your workspace, about three feet out in every direction from the hutch. Remove everything from the hutch, including water dishes, food, litter box and hay. Throw away the hay. Remove your rabbit, and put it in a carrier case so you don't have to worry about it going missing while you clean.

    • 2

      Wipe the food and water dishes with a cloth and hot, soapy water. Rinse them thoroughly, and set them to the side. Put on your gloves before emptying the litter box. Soak it in hot, soapy water, scrubbing it with a hard-bristled brush. Rinse it with vinegar, then thoroughly rinse it with water. Dry it with a towel and leave it to the side to dry completely.

    • 3

      Dip a hard-bristled brush into hot, soapy water, and scrub the walls and floorspace vigorously, making sure to get deep into the crevices and corners. Rinse the cage with a vinegar and water mixture, paying special attention to any hardwater marks or calcium deposits. Let the vinegar set for five to 10 minutes. Rinse the cage thoroughly under fast running water, such as from a hose or a shower head. Dry the cage with a towel and give it another hour to air dry.

    • 4

      Replace everything in the cage, starting with the hay. Refill water and food dishes, and the littler box. Put each item back in the exact position it was when you removed it to make the transition as easy as possible on your rabbit.