I too love the smell of my babies, the only time that they are stronger smelling is in the summer when it is warmer. I usually give them 1 bath a year, they don't like the water in the tub, they freak out and try to climb the sides of the tub, so I just get the water warm and hold them under the spigot and wet, little soap, good rinse. Isn't it funny after you get them out how they freak out? It is always good for a laugh. I use a pet spray on the carpet when they have an accident, only put it on at night and don't use too much and it doesn't need to be vacuumed before they get out again. I just clean the litter box several times a day and change bedding in the whole cage everyweek, never put anything on them, don't think would be good for them. People never know they are in the house when they come over but then I only have 2 now, but even when I had more, as long as you keep their litter boxes cleaned and bedding changed, they really isn't a smell, at least not to me! Sorry for all the losses of everyone lately, too many, you are all in my prayers, Julie, Noni, Sammy & 3 from the bridge [Posted in FML 5420]