Many parents often reject their children's desire to keep pets on the grounds that "pets are too smelly". However, compared to other pets, the odor emitted by hamsters is relatively light, and they spend almost their entire lives in cages, so they will not cause excessive interference to the family's living environment. However, even small hamsters cannot do without the careful care of their owners.

In the usual tight schedule, it is important to clean the hamster's toilet frequently, but a thorough cleaning of the entire cage cannot be ignored. If fragile hamsters live in an unclean environment, they will not only easily emit annoying odors, but may also become sick due to the growth of bacteria in the environment.

Comprehensive cleaning of the cage on a regular basis is an essential part. When cleaning, temporarily move the hamster to a safe place, clean the cage thoroughly, and ensure that the water after cleaning is completely dry before letting the hamster return to their cabin again.

The cleaning work does not stop at the cage itself. The decorations and daily necessities in the cage also require careful care and disinfection by the owners. Considering that hamsters live in a small space for a long time, the items they commonly use can easily breed bacteria and emit unpleasant odors.

Owners need to disinfect and clean them regularly, especially the hamster's nest and running wheel. It is best to deal with them together during the general cleaning, and those cotton materials used to lay the nest , it is best to disinfect through sunlight.