Wondering What to Use to Clean/Disinfect Your Snyder Cages?

For cage interiors excluding acrylic: There are many products that can be used on the interiors of your Snyder cages to clean or disinfect. To clean, you can use cleaning products that you would normally use in the kitchen or bath that are countertop safe. To disinfect, many veterinary practices and groom shops use virucides and disinfectants to help sterilize their kennel environment. An inexpensive alternative to name brand products is a solution of 1 part bleach to 10 parts water. Other more expensive products are available to use and should not damage the laminated surface or resin poured corners. Always check the manufacturer's recommendation for use on laminated surfaces before use! When using any cleaning or disinfectant in a Snyder cage unit, a damp cloth or sponge is all that is needed. Excess liquids, including hoses or spray systems of any type, are NOT recommended for use on your Snyder cage surfaces (inside or out), and use of these items can void your warranty.

Cleaning/Disinfecting acrylic surfaces: Acrylic surfaces need special attention to keep them clean and disinfected. Be especially careful NOT to use any products that contain ammonia. Ammonia will cause crazing to the acrylic part. Crazing is commonly found along the edges and through-holes in the acrylic product, and appears as small fissures or cracks. While these cracks will not necessarily compromise the integrity of the acrylic part, this crazing can be very unsightly.

To Clean: The cleaning product we recommend is from a company called ZEP™. This product was designed to clean acrylic surfaces, but is safe to use on the interiors of the cages as well.

• ZEP™ "Old Smokey Appliance Cleaner" is the product that is recommended by our acrylic supplier.

To Disinfect: Snyder Manufacturing recommends an inexpensive solution of 1 part denatured alcohol** to 5 parts water. DO NOT use isopropyl alcohol, as this will damage the acrylic surface.

ZEP™ products can be purchased directly from us.

For more information, call Snyder Manufacturing Company at 800/422-1932.

**Denatured alcohol is ethyl alcohol containing traces of benzene. Denatured alcohol can be purchase at your local hardware store.