It has been mentioned several times already that rabbits are pretty low-maintenance pets. There is no need to feed them every single hour of the day. You can even very much afford their meals. You don’t even have to give them a bath all the time because they can clean themselves up.

However, they also need your attention.

It doesn’t matter whether their rabbit hutch is located indoor or outdoor just as long as you manage to keep their surroundings clean. This is especially true when you have more than one pet bunny to prevent possible diseases to spread. Here are some steps to clean your rabbit hutches.

1.First, transfer your furry friends to another place before cleaning their rabbit hutch. Wire cages or wooden boxes and crates will be alright for temporary housing.

2. Rabbit hutches’ accessories should be removed first. Layers of newspapers on the floor should be taken out. The bedding, feeding bowls and water bottles should also be removed for the time being to be sanitized.

3. Disinfectants of any kind can be used. It’s alright to use only soap and water but in order to eliminate odors completely from the rabbit hutch, using vinegar is recommended. You also need to scrub the walls and floors vigorously. You simply have to place the vinegar in a bowl and let it stay in the hutch to absorb the odors.

4. Put everything back in place if you think the rabbit hutch is now clean enough. First, layer some newspapers on the floor.

If you are a bit particular with cleanliness, then you can give your bunny a bath first before bringing them in. This may get them sick, though so it’s not recommended at all. They have very sensitive skin and fur so extra care is needed.

You may clean the rabbit hutches once every week. If one of your bunnies is sick, make sure you isolate that rabbit and clean the spot well. The following are some ways for you to to have a well sanitized rabbit hutch.

1. It is strongly recommended to line the floor with layers of newspapers no matter what it is made of. Rabbits are indeed clean creatures but they leave defecate everywhere. If you have a lining covering the area, you just have to take the newspapers out on a daily basis.

2.Kitty litter may be sprinkled under the layers of newspapers. It is commonly used as absorbent for feces and urine smell.

3.Change their bedding as often as you can. Their wastes might be scattered all over the rabbit hutch. Excreted waste is often the source of diseases like diarrhea.

Rabbits do not really need your help in terms of cleanliness. However, these animals are so cute that children will want to carry them around a lot. So keeping your bunnies healthy is also one way of keeping your kids safe.

Christopher Lunsford is a pet lover. He shares his tips and information on rabbit hutch and caring for rabbit hutches. For more resources, please follow the links.