Rabbit Hutch Work#cleaninghacks #diy #habitsforcleanhouse #clean #renovation #cleantok #organization, by Cleaning Mom on YouTube. 1 min 38 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 38 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Move your rabbit into a carrier or secure run with water and shade before you start. Never leave it loose while you clean, and keep it away from cleaning products.
Put on gloves and take everything out: food bowls, water bottle, toys, litter tray, old hay and bedding. Tip the loose waste straight into a bag.
Scrape stuck droppings off the floor and corners with a brush or scraper, then sweep out the last of the dust and debris.
Wash all surfaces with warm water and a pet-safe cleaner. Work into the corners and along the edges where urine collects, then rinse with clean water.
Scrub the bowls, bottle and litter tray in hot soapy water, rinse well and leave them to dry. Keep a spare set so your rabbit is never without water.
Let the hutch dry completely, in the sun or with a towel. Damp wood and bedding grow mould and cause breathing problems.
Refill the litter tray with paper or wood pellet litter and a layer of hay. Rabbits like to eat and toilet in the same spot.
Add fresh bedding and hay, refill the food and water, and put your rabbit back. Check the hutch for chewed wood or damp patches while you do it.
Tips and common mistakes
Spot-clean droppings and wet bedding every day so the weekly clean stays quick.
Avoid bleach and strong-smelling pine or cedar shavings, which can irritate a rabbit's eyes and lungs.
Do the clean on a dry day so wood can air out, and leave the hutch open to ventilate while it dries.
Wash your hands after handling soiled bedding, and keep the hutch out of direct sun while your rabbit waits.
Questions
How often should I clean the hutch?
Do a full strip-out and scrub once a week, and spot-clean droppings and wet patches daily. Clean more often in hot weather or if you have more than one rabbit.
Can I use household bleach?
It is safer to use a pet-safe disinfectant or mild washing-up liquid and rinse thoroughly. If you do use a diluted bleach solution, rinse and dry the hutch completely before your rabbit goes back in.
Why does the hutch still smell after cleaning?
Urine soaks into wooden floors and edges, so scrub those areas and let the wood dry fully. A coat of pet-safe sealant on bare wood helps, and replace badly soaked boards.
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