How To Clean Your Reptile’s Cage

Cleaning out your reptile cage.

Once a week you should clean out your reptile’s cage. Clear the Air would like to share some step by step tips to cleaning out your cage:

1. Relocate your reptile to a temporary cage.
2. Remove all decorations from the cage.
3. Scoop out any feces from the cage along with shed skin. You can sprinkle Clear the Air’s Pet Odor Eliminator in the cage. It is all natural and 100% non-toxic to your reptile. We also recommend placing an Odor Eliminator Bag on top or near your cage to help keep odor down.
4. Clean, rinse and disinfect your water and food bowls. Food and water dishes should be washed in hot, soapy water, and dried thoroughly. To provide more cleaning power, use a disinfectant. Always rinse well to be sure no trace of soap or disinfectant remains on the dishes.
5. Clean all cage surfaces with soap and hot water and rinse well.
6. Wash all decorations and non-disposable substrate with hot, soapy water. Scrub with brushes to remove wastes and dried liquids then rinse well. After washing use a disinfectant but be sure to rinse the cage and accessories with hot water until all residues are removed.
7. Allow the cage and accessories to dry thoroughly before reassembling to reduce the risk of mold.
8. Put all your decorations back in the cage once they are thoroughly dry.
9. Once the cage is put back in order, you can return your reptile to his cage. Make sure to wash and thoroughly disinfect all cleaning equipment then lastly wash your hands with soap and water.