What is the best way to clean a C&C cage

Cleaning the Cage

One of the nice things about the Cubes and Coroplast cage is the ease of cleaning. You should experiment to find the method that works best for you. Below are some recommended methods, in order by popularity.

What to do with the pigs during cage cleaning? In a good-sized C&C cage (usually 2x4 grids or bigger), you can scoot the pigs down to one end of the cage while you clean the other end. Or, you could give them floor time during cage cleaning time. Or, you could remove them to a temporary bin during cage cleaning time. Or you could give them to another household member for lap-time during cage cleaning time.

Method 1: Straight Bedding with Dust Pan

1. Scoop out the bedding with a dust pan into a garbage can or waste bin lined with a large plastic bag. You may want to use a whisk broom to get the finer stuff out before spraying.

2. Spray the sides and bottom of the cage with a spray bottle filled with 1/2 plain, white vinegar and 1/2 water. Wipe dry.

3. Replace the bedding (and pigs).

That's it! No moving of the cage. No lifting of the grids creating a mess. No harsh, toxic cleaners are necessary. 10 minutes, providing you don't take extra time to play with the piggies.

Toss the bedding in the garbage, or your compost heap if you are using appropriate bedding, or spread on your garden, or put in your green recycle bin. Be aware that in many places, it is officially illegal to discard or recycle animal waste in the bins your waste company picks up.