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Cage cleaning questions
#1020452
10/21/10 03:54 PM
10/21/10 03:54 PM
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dylanserbin
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dylanserbin
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Hey, I was wondering how often I should clean my gliders cage. And what sort or cleaning products ate safe to use. And what do you guys use in your drop pan?? Changing recycled newspaper pellets every few days is awfully expensive. But paper towel and newspaper doesn't seem to absorb all that much. Thanks.
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Re: Cage cleaning questions
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#1020484
10/21/10 05:24 PM
10/21/10 05:24 PM
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,169 Chicago Suburbs, IL
GliderGrrrL
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Glider Guardian
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Posts: 1,169
Chicago Suburbs, IL
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I use the Wagner 905 steam cleaner to clean my cage once a week. I use newspaper is my drop plan and change it every other day, as needed. After I take the old papers out, I clean the drop pan with a cage cleaning spray from Walmart.
Nicole Mommy to A spoiled Yorkie, Lexi 2 very spoiled Fuzbutts: Delilah & Nemo
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#1020553
10/21/10 08:48 PM
10/21/10 08:48 PM
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Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 371 Florida
smc629
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Glider Lover
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Florida
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I clean my entire cage once a month. The toys get taken out one day, then a different day the entire cage gets hosed out. If you clean everything the same day the glider will try to mark everything and you will notice the smell instantly. For the drop pan I used to use carefresh bedding and that was getting expensive. Now I use cage liners which is a fabric that lays in the bottom of the cage and helps absorb odor. I shake the liner out once a week and throw them in the wash and dryer and they are like brand new. I spent $50 on 5 of them but when I compare that to the $25 I was spending on carefresh 2 times a month well they have paid for themselves! Stephanie
~*Stephanie*~ Wife to a wonderful husband(Danny) Mom to the most adorable baby(Alexis) 3 dogs= Penny,Ruby,Tank 4 fuzzbutts
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Re: Cage cleaning questions
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#1027560
11/08/10 05:56 PM
11/08/10 05:56 PM
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Christiane
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Christiane
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Can you use the unscented baby wipes on plain wooden dowels too? That's what I have in my cage, and I can't figure out how to clean them.
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#1027597
11/08/10 10:06 PM
11/08/10 10:06 PM
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Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 668 Indiana
Heathr6913
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I think most people use a vinegar/water mixture to clean the wood. It helps disinfect and cut down on the smell.
**Heather** Gliders- Izzy, Bella, and Snitch Gem and Rodeo Cameo Winter
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#1027622
11/09/10 12:55 AM
11/09/10 12:55 AM
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Icee
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Icee
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I just get out a big pot and make a vinegar/hot water solution to soak the wood in. If the perch is too long to fit in the pot I have to do it in two steps and get one side at a time... but it works great
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#1027689
11/09/10 10:11 AM
11/09/10 10:11 AM
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Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,119 Palmyra, VA
ChrissysGliderz
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Glider Guardian
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Posts: 1,119
Palmyra, VA
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I am a huge fan of vinegar and hot water
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Re: Cage cleaning questions
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#1027709
11/09/10 11:02 AM
11/09/10 11:02 AM
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Posts: 310 illinois, champaign county
sharit
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Glider Explorer
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Posts: 310
illinois, champaign county
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i use liners that i ordered from janas suggie shoppe they are great shake them out and throw in washer. a wonderful product.
Shari
Suggies Max, Mimi, Maura My Trio! Thanks to Jonalle
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#1028134
11/10/10 01:15 AM
11/10/10 01:15 AM
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picturethis305
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picturethis305
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We just got done cleaning out the drop pan and grate, we have been doing it every other day. Bille lifts the cage and I slip the bottom out. We just put it in the tub and wash it out with hot water.
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#1028179
11/10/10 02:46 AM
11/10/10 02:46 AM
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Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 7,748 New Jersey
JillMarie
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Serious Glideritis
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Posts: 7,748
New Jersey
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I use natures miracle cage wipes for the bars, twice a week. plain packing paper sheets (got them very cheap on clearance and they are the perfect size!) in the tray, changing out twice a week and wiping with the wipes. once every other month, whole cage gets hosed down outside. toys and pouches get washed as needed. the boys are way messier and theirs get washed more often. except for the exercise wheels. they never seem to pee or poop in theirs, but the girl really mess theirs up! those get taken out as needed for washing too.
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