My 2 cents. I have three babies. I change bedding daily and litter boxes morning and night. Hammie's get washed on saturday with the rest of the families wash. Cage gets pulled apart on saturdays too. Outside for a good scrubbing with plain water. Fuzzies get a bath every two weeks in the summer and every month or so in the winter. Yes, I know that's a little often, but I'm alergic to the dander on them, so they get lots of water play to rid them of as much as possible. Also, I don't always use soap when bathing them. Often, it's just 6-8" of water in the tub and everyone has a good swim. (for those of you who have never tried it, 2 of my 3 love to swim, but you have to stay right with them. Think newborn baby type watching). Wow, sorry, that was more than 2 cents worth. Fuzzy hugs and kisses to all. Shelley [Posted in FML issue 3939]