We use our rat cages to ensure the safety of our tiny pals and to make sure that they are kept in one place. Pet owners should be thankful for this equipment; otherwise, taking care of house rats inside our own homes would have been an impossible thing to do. But what are you supposed to do if your rat cages are releasing a foul odor? The answer is very simple – make sure that you clean your rat cages regularly. Here are a few tips on how to facilitate your cage cleaning.

First, remove your pet from the cage and place him in an enclosed space – could be a shoebox or any other safe and confined area.

Second, take out all “garbage.” By garbage we mean food residue, waste, old shavings, old toys – everything.

Third, take all food accessories (the food dish and the water dish) from the cage and soak them in lukewarm and soapy water for a few minutes.

Fourth, scrub your rat cages. Use lukewarm water and your household dishwashing soap. Make sure that you remove all sticky dirt sticking around its walls or on its cover. After doing so, rinse the cage with hot water.

Fifth, use a sanitising solution to disinfect your rat cages. This will make sure that all harmful bacteria are killed. This is highly recommended most especially if the former inhabitant was a sick rat and you’re planning to newly house a healthy one.

Sixth, dry the accessories and the cage. You can also either air dry the pet equipments or use paper towels for proper drying.

Seventh, once everything has dried up, return the accessories back to your rat cages. Provide shavings and litter as well as food and water for your pets.

Lastly, it’s time to return your rat back to his home.

Clean your rat cages regularly and keep your pets in a healthy living condition.

Why not check out the wide range of rat cages stocked the by the merchants in our UK Pet Supplies Directory.

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