It has a rough "coating" in spots almost as if his urine caroded it. What is the best way to remove this? I don't want to use harsh chemicals that may hurt him.
Thanks!
2006-09-23 04:35:36 · 10 answers · asked by shellbell 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Try using vinegar to scrub away crystalline deposits of urine.
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2006-09-23 04:46:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is actually corroded from the urine, you could try a fine sandpaper to smooth it off a bit. It will not hurt anything the way it is. Just make sure it is clean.
Wire BOTTOM cages are the worse kind for guinea pigs, as they can get their toes, feet or legs broken in them.
Plastic bottom cages are fine as long as they are big enough. The standared pet store cage is much too small, and unless you change it dailey your piggy will be living in a litter box. Cardboard bottom would also have to be changed completely everyday, as the cardboard will soak up the urine in no time, and will really stink.
2006-09-23 04:48:00 · answer #2 · answered by puternut100 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The rough coating is the urine reacting with the acrylic in the cage wall. You could clean it off every few weeks with vineger or scratch pads; or you can line the bottom with something to soak or resist that urine. Cardboard and shredded paper are good ideas, but some urine could still leak to the bottom. I suggest coating the bottom with parrafin wax or HDPE board. Then you can just empty out the cage every two weeks and fill it up again without cleaning a mess.
2006-09-24 08:23:45 · answer #3 · answered by AldericII 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You aren't supposed to use a plastic bottom any ways because they leave a lot of germs and bacteria and don't come all the way clean. Use cardboard and cover it with shreds. Guinea pigs like this better and it's recommended. I watch Pet Keeping with Marc Marrone every Saturday, so I know what I am talkin' about.
2006-09-23 04:45:12 · answer #4 · answered by UVRay 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used to have a plastic bottom for the guinea pig. i used sos pads, but it never came completely clean. you can use an antibacterial dish soap on it, make sure you rinse it good, and that way if the staining doesn't come clean at least you killed some of the germs.?
2006-09-23 05:22:43 · answer #5 · answered by lynz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im no expert but i would suggest using some vinigar, 1 cup of water to 3 cups of vinigar. Leave it soak for an hour in the sun.
Then give it a good scrub and wash out
2006-09-23 04:56:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can use soap and a sos pad to get it off....You can also use a ten to one bleach sol. Make sure that you wash out the cage bottom afterwards. Also some pet store sell things to clean it. Also you can try slimply green to clean it. Try them and tell me which one works best.
2006-09-23 05:01:58 · answer #7 · answered by turtleguy17 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vinager does wonders! I work at the SPCA and when we get small animals in their cages are always crusty! Try soaking it in vinegar so a few hours. It'll come loose then scrub away!
2006-09-23 05:28:30 · answer #8 · answered by pharfly1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While those plastic cages look awesome ( I love them myself) they are not good for your pet. Plastic holds moisture and breeds lots of nasty germs that can make your critter sick.
While not near as aesthetic, the wire cages are best for your pet.
2006-09-23 04:47:26 · answer #9 · answered by Victor ious 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take an old toothbrush and put hand soap on it and scrub it
2006-09-23 04:40:33 · answer #10 · answered by Kate 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋