Cleaning cage-bottom stains

[CactusCavy]

I've noticed that my cage has built up these stain-residues, from pig-waste. How to clean this away? My cage is a 2x5, working on finding time to go get coroplast for 2nd level, so I've never just taken it outside and hosed it down (Because it's large). Usually I scrape some at the spots with the scoop-tray-thingy, and then wipe the whole cage down with a "wash-rag," as we call it. Suggestions, please?

(Please note: I'm asking for advice so I can be a better piggy mom...so please don't reprimand and snap at me for something I'm doing wrong, I'm really honestly trying... Thank you for your cooperation.

~Cactus

 

[Slap Maxwell]

I have the same problem. I now use newspaper on the bottom under the shavings. I don't know how it will work, because I just put it in today.

Otherwise use a 50/50 vinegar/water solution and an old toothbrush or the brillo side of a sponge and scrub.

 

[Katie]

I spray my cages down with straight vinegar and let it soak for about 10 minutes, then I scrub it down and wipe it clean. When it's dry, there is no vinegar smell.

 

[rabbitsncavyluv]

Soaking with vinegar usually helps as already stated.

 

[CactusCavy]

Ok, thanks, y'all! Going to try the vinegar soon...and glad that the spots (I'm not alone!) don't mean that I'm doing wrong!

~Cactus

 

[Susan9608]

I had that problem with stains, also. So I started lining the bottom on the cage with plastic trash bags (cheaper than the "litter liners" you can purchase for that specific purpose.) Then I put newspaper and bedding over the plastic bags. It has worked pretty well.