FeliciaWilliams wrote:We have 4 African grey 3-year-olds in our home. They are doing good now. My question is, how often should we have to clean their cage. Do we need to clean the cage daily? My colleague says so. We used to clean on a weekly basis with water,vinegar or bleach, and a towel. Before that, we remove the bird to another cage in another room. Is it good to clean the cage using a steam cleaner ?
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Thanks in advance.
Hello Felicia,
You can clean your cage on weekly basis :
1. Empty the litter box. Wash with soap and water. Disinfect with a dilution of 1/4 cup of bleach to 2 quarts of water. Rinse well with clean water. For your safety and comfort, use the bleach solution in a well-ventilated area. Rubber gloves and safety goggles are also recommended.
2. Wash all bedding and fabric toys. Many can be washed in the washing machine, but make sure to follow manufacturer's instructions.
3. Clean all plastic shelves, toys and other plastic items (excluding any food or water dishes) in the cage with the bleach solution and rinse well.
4. Wipe the cage down with a ferret cage cleaner.
And you can also use handheld steam cleaner.