Cleaning the cage

[LiciaMommycott]

I use plain old Heinz white vinegar. 2 gallon jug at Costco is about $2. I mix it 50/50 with water and keep it in a spray bottle.

 

[GuineasGalore]

If you used vinagar wouldn't it smell a bit? I've got this bio-degradable soap that my family uses to clean almost everything. How would i tell if that is a good product to use? are there certian ingreadients to avoid?

 

[mncavylover]

Vinegar only smells for a bit, then it dissipates into the air. It completely neutralizes the ammonia in their urine, so I think it's great. It is also very cheap and easy to find! =)

 

[Denise]

Just cleaned out my new C&C cage last night using the vinegar and water method and it worked great! It stunk for a few minutes then the smell went away. No chemicals or soap to rinse away - yeah!

 

[Starbucks]

yep,

winegar and water user here. it leaves no dangerous residue behind, and it airs out pretty quickly. let your piggies have floor time when you cleaning the cage because the smell can be kind of strong for them.

lianne

 

[Denise]

When I clean my cage, the girls get floor time, but they usually end up standing on my feet!

 

[Starbucks]

denise,

at least you have company. too bad you couldnt get them to help you out with the cleaning yeah? i mean, it is their mess.

 

[Piglet]

Ha, thats funny.

 

[Denise]

Starbucks, yeah, it was almost like "You done yet, Mom?" (pushy kids!!!!!) LOL

 

[mncavylover]

Cute! I'm glad it worked out. I was afraid of the stench, too, but it just goes away.

 

[Starbucks]

haha,

denise i totally know what you mean. if i take to long doing anything in their cage they all start running around in the places that i am working in. but i love it and wouldnt have it any other way!

lianne