Cleaning Can Save Lives

No one likes to clean, except when it can save a life. When you are caring for any type of animal you want to always be sure they are in a clean and healthy environment, especially when there is the possibility of an infectious disease being introduced. SNUGGLE Pet Rescue has always put cleaning as a number one priority. If we got lax doing this, it can have life-threatening effects. The things we clean include:

SUFACES - Any surface that our fosters come in contact with are disinfected using Clorox Disinfecting All Purpose Cleaner without Bleach. NOTICE: WITHOUT BLEACH. After letting the spray sit for a couple minutes wipe the surface clean with a wet paper towel.

CARRIERS - The same disinfecting spray without bleach is used for the carriers too. They are cleaned as often as necessary. Sometimes we even clean them several times a day if there are kittens who like to make messes inside. Be sure to also rinse the carriers with wet paper towels after the cleaner has set on them for a few minutes.

PLAYPENS - Our kittens transition from a small carrier to a medium one and finally to a playpen. We put on the bottom of the playpen a layer of pee pads covered with a washable waterproof pad that are used in baby cribs or for the elderly. The bottom pads are thrown away and the top one is washed.

LITTER BOXES - With kittens we use disposable litter boxes when they get older and are moved into larger carriers. What works well are disposable aluminum pans. These can be cleaned but the surface is not smooth, so it is hard to sometimes remove all the waste. When the kittens are moved to a playpen or a room where they are no longer confined, we use regular litter boxes. They are emptied and cleaned every few days, depending in part on how many kittens are using them. These are cleaned using disinfecting spray WITH BLEACH. After the spray has set for a couple minutes use wet paper towels to remove the spray.

LAUNDRY: Anything that is washable that comes in contact with our fosters is washed and we always add bleach.

CAUTION: Bleach can be very dangerous if not used properly around animals so always use extra caution and rinse thoroughly. When done, be sure the cap is on tight.