Disinfecting is absolutely neccessary, not just standard cleaning. You NEED to kill all the bacteria, every time, because rabbit feces and urine can harbor MANY deadly and contagious pathogens. Things like vinegar, soap, and water will only remove the odor and any "physical" debris. Bleach will only get rid of bacteria, while disinfectants such as Vanodine and Quat will remove not only all of the above but viruses and fungi as well (which are also commonly found in rabbit trays)
Unfortunately right now, Vanodine is extremely hard to get as the EPA license has expired to import it and it's quite costly to renew it. But Quats work just as well and are much easier to get. You can order it directly from the company that makes it-Buckeye.
Yes. Pick a time like every 2 weeks.... or something like that. Disinfect everything. We do it every week and then when we bring a new bunny home we quarantine and disinfect. But be careful..my little sister gave me a chemical burn splashing around bleach. For litter boxes.. I clean them every 3-4 weeks because I have a problem with my buns ceasing to use the litter box after I disinfect them
