Rust and white pee marks

[degulover21]

I’ve noticed rust on there cage is there anything I can do it’s old wee that made It rust only notice when I clean them. Also how to get rid of white pee marks on there trays 🙂

[randomname]

white vinegar for pee marks - let some soak in for 10mins, use a scrubby sponge to scrape the bits off. Repeat if necessary.
Rust is damage - use sandpaper to get the bits off, then you could use metal paint (but make sure it's safe for animals, maybe email/tweet the manufacturer to ask before you buy) Personally I'd not bother, just get the flaky bits off.

[degulover21]

May 6, 2018 22:36:42 GMT randomname said:

white vinegar for pee marks - let some soak in for 10mins, use a scrubby sponge to scrape the bits off. Repeat if necessary.
Rust is damage - use sandpaper to get the bits off, then you could use metal paint (but make sure it's safe for animals, maybe email/tweet the manufacturer to ask before you buy) Personally I'd not bother, just get the flaky bits off.

what do you clean your cages with?

[deguconvert]

I always used a solution of vinegar and water. Because our cage was so large, and there were two of them to clean, I'd put a cup into a gallon pail and use that. So, about a ratio of 3 cups water to 1 cup vinegar.

[moletteuk]

If you getting rust appearing, you might be better with a bought spray cleaner, or hot water or F10 solution for cleaning, because vinegar solutions will make rust more likely.

To treat the rusted areas you can rub off the rust with some 'wet & dry' paper, wipe with a damp cloth and then let it totally dry, and then you can spray with Plasti-kote Fast Dry Project Enamel, which is child and pet safe. www.powertoolsdirect.com/plasti-kote-fast-dry-aerosol-enamel-range?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhu3xzqP02gIVayrTCh3C1ADhEAQYASABEgINC_D_BwE

[degulover21]

May 7, 2018 18:59:48 GMT moletteuk said:

If you getting rust appearing, you might be better with a bought spray cleaner, or hot water or F10 solution for cleaning, because vinegar solutions will make rust more likely.

To treat the rusted areas you can rub off the rust with some 'wet & dry' paper, wipe with a damp cloth and then let it totally dry, and then you can spray with Plasti-kote Fast Dry Project Enamel, which is child and pet safe. www.powertoolsdirect.com/plasti-kote-fast-dry-aerosol-enamel-range?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhu3xzqP02gIVayrTCh3C1ADhEAQYASABEgINC_D_BwE

which one would I need??

[moletteuk]

Which what? Cleaner or paint?

[degulover21]

May 8, 2018 13:32:59 GMT moletteuk said:

Which what? Cleaner or paint?

paint

[deguconvert]

Molette included a link for paint in her post above.

[moletteuk]

It used to be available in B&Q and B&M Bargains, maybe even Wilkinsons, I think. There are a couple of other makes that may be OK if you can find a child safe product.

[ntg]

Just as a note if you get the aerosol plastikote: make sure you wear a mask and do it in a well ventilated area (preferably outdoors) and away from any animals as inhaling it won't be good for yours or their lungs!