Is the base removable from time to time? How do you clean it? I mean do you have to dismantle the cage everytime?
383401
well, I have my cage outside on the open porch so all I do is roll it to the edge of the porch, tilt it a little, and use the garden hose on it to wash out litter particles, food particles, etc. I drilled a number of 1/4 inch holes around the edge or the plastic platforms so water drains off quickly. Obviously if I had it inside, cleaning it would require using a shop vac, not a garden hose.
383402
Yes the base can be removed without dismantling the wire part of the cage. The base snaps on with 2 clips on each end (4 total). You'll need to be careful with the 3 tier cage as it will be rather "top heavy" (2 people w/b best). Hope this info helps. These cages are good products.
383403
The base pops off very easily. There are clips that secure the base to the cage.
383404
Yes, the base is very easily removed and easy to clean. I also love that the shelves are sturdy metal with a plastic tray that sits on them and can easily be taken out for cleaning, too. It doesn't need to be dismanted to be cleaned. Once it's together you probably won't want to dismantle it. It's pretty sturdy.
338842
The tank is not removable, just the plastic basket. I see no need to remove it. I use a mixture of just a little Windex and mostly distilled water. If it starts to look a little murky, I remove the basket and rinse it. Then carefully holding the cord and top out of the way, dump the contents out of one side, avoiding the control panel. Then just wipe dry.
547515
yes - barely. I would recommend looking for a different cage - We have found it impossible to disassemble it - other than that, it is a fine cage, I would look at a different maker and a three tier - worth a little more money.
1663522
No it isn't removable. Just clean it with soapy water and a sponge after each use.
532256
I don't believe the grate can be removed, but that is the purpose of this type of cage in order to make cleaning the tray easy. The holes in the grate are beveled and small enough that it doesn't seem to cause my rabbit any discomfort. I also have a grass pad mat in there for her to lay on just in case!
1515941
Can the globe be removed from the base? I used to have one like this and the metal base rusted so I want if can be spray painted (without the globe on) in case that happens to me again.
1064301
I wash it without disassembling it. Lots of soapy water and rinse well. Done. Even will put it in the dishwasher. Comes out fine. I would not take it apart.
589956
I have not taken it apart but just unplug it and clean it with a powerful hand-held vacuum. I think you can take it apart, but I have osteoarthritis and it would be difficult for me.
184530
I clean it once a week on the same day, by emptying the container and the base into the tub. I keep a squirt bottle with half water and half bleach, and spray inside the tank and nozzle, then spray the inside of the base, let sit for one minute, then rinse out with hot water and washcloth it comes spotlessly clean and is very easy to do.
372422
Yes, it is removable. It is very easy to assemble and remove all parts for cleaning.It is very big. We have 2 rabbits sharing it.
30262
The whole tank sits in the base and is completly detachable. Just lift cube out of base for easy clean up.
425494
Hello JEC,I have not tried to take the wheels off but they came seperate and I put them on. The wheels come on and off. The whole cage can be dismanteled for washing. I got three of them. A lot of washing. I just wanted to update you that my rabbits have grown and now the cage is too small for them to stretch out on the lounging platform. SO my bunnies have graduated from these and they run free all day. I have a large Iris pen - 8 panels where I keep their litter box, food, water and hideaway and I have an Iris cage in storage for emergencies and the others I donated. They are really a great idea. Hello JEC,I have not tried to take the wheels off but they came seperate and I put them on. The wheels come on and off. The whole cage can be dismanteled for washing. I got three of them. A lot of washing. I just wanted to update you that my rabbits have grown and now the cage is too small for them to stretch out on the lounging platform. SO my bunnies have graduated from these and they run free all day. I have a large Iris pen - 8 panels where I keep their litter box, food, water and hideaway and I have an Iris cage in storage for emergencies and the others I donated. They are really... » Read More Hello JEC,I have not tried to take the wheels off but they came seperate and I put them on. The wheels come on and off. The whole cage can be dismanteled for washing. I got three of them. A lot of washing. I just wanted to update you that my rabbits have grown and now the cage is too small for them to stretch out on the lounging platform. SO my bunnies have graduated from these and they run free all day. I have a large Iris pen - 8 panels where I keep their litter box, food, water and hideaway and I have an Iris cage in storage for emergencies and the others I donated. They are really a great idea. « Show Less
544704
There are two hooks that screw to the side of the cage. You don't have to unscrew it to take it out to clean it you just pull it from thew hooks and then when you're done hook it back
372424
When you set the cage up you don't have to use the ramp/platform. It's not attached to the base. If it's already set up with the platform then you have to partially dis-assemble the cage to remove it, but it's not unmovable.
839048
All but the base have been done in my dishwasher. I also wipe down the base with something like a Clorox wipe or just a wet washcloth.
1929742
There is no way to clean the cage with out taking the bottom off. Put a piece of news paper on the floor. Set the cage next to the paper, release the four side clips and set the top section of the cage on the news paper. You then have the bottom section that you can take out side and clean. I made a card board pattern too cut new paper for the bottom of the cage. The hardest part of the job is picking up the cage and setting it on the floor. All in all it's a sweet cage because the design keeps most of the seeds and feathers in the age. Hope this helps. Greg
1113235
The base unit does not come apart to clean, but I fill mine with sudsy water & rinse it out a few times. That takes careof any residue inside & any odor. I just love this system. It was very stressful to deal with potty pads as I have one dogwho will not use a potty pad if there is even one little spot on it. With the piddle place system she can not see if shehas used it before or my other dog. Plus there is not odor. I was constantly changing potty pads before I got thissystem & now I just clean out once a week-so simple! I highly recommend this system!