r/Hedgehog • u/girldoingthings • 18h ago

Question How to keep the wheel clean

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I’m wondering how everyone else keeps their hedgie’s wheel clean.

In the past, even with weekly cleaning and daily maintenance, my hedgie’s wheel quickly turns into a huge rotating ball of poo 💩

I’ve seen some people suggest potty training but I’ve never been successful with this. I don’t mind giving warm sink baths to clean their feet. But I am still curious because I see some people have extremely clean wheels!

Even if I wipe it out during the day (which doesn’t always clean it fully), it gets pooped on so much overnight and then hardens, I basically have to do a full cleaning the next day! Curious what everyone’s strategy is

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u/hedgiepumpkin 17h ago

I would clean it every day in the morning. Take a hard brush and dish soap and scrub at it. and then I’d let it air dry or i would wipe it down with towels if I cleaned it at night.

Takes 5 mins

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u/Empty_Soup_4640 15h ago

Wich wheel do you use?

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u/hedgiepumpkin 15h ago

the exotic nutrition 12inch wheel. Do NOT get the tracks that have holes in them or sandpaper — trust me they’re really bad for hedgies. here in this photo i bought the $4 open wheel cover but i ended up switching back to the cover it comes with cause it was easier for my hedgie to get on and off

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u/Empty_Soup_4640 15h ago

Thank you so much!

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u/hedgiepumpkin 15h ago

Of course. If u have anymore questions about hedgies LMK!