How to clean cork log?
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Hello Em and welcome to the forum. I would give it a scrub with hot water and put it in the oven on a low heat for about 45 minutes. Switch off the oven with the log inside and then remove the log once it is cool. 
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I give mine a good brush and then bake them at 100C for about 45 mins.
I don't think sterilizing is necessary but i'm paranoid about bugs and freeze hamster mix, herbs, millet etc as well for a few days then store in an airtight glass jar.
I don't think sterilizing is necessary but i'm paranoid about bugs and freeze hamster mix, herbs, millet etc as well for a few days then store in an airtight glass jar.
so I am trying to clean it but the layer of dirt is so thick ,! Any advise?
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I would return that as it does not look very nice. It does not really look like an actual round one were your hamster can go underneath.
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Yes okay thank you
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yes i was wondering if you have any recommendation off of amazon or anything similar if you use any natural things for your hamsters?
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I get the rodipet cork logs - they have them the right size and shape for a hamster and hamster cage. Trouble is the shipping from Germany is about £8 extra and delivery isn't that quick. Some cork logs are very dirty. They should be just dry and dusty and just need a wash really. I just rinse them in hot water, use a nail brush to scrub any bits that look a bit grungy, let them dry, then I put them in the freezer for a week. I haven't had much success with baking them. I agree about taking that one back.
Others may have suggestions for where else you could get them. These are the rodipet ones. I get the large one but the medium is ok too. The large one is taller so I use it as a ramp under a shelf.
It might be better to get one you can see first maybe.
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Others may have suggestions for where else you could get them. These are the rodipet ones. I get the large one but the medium is ok too. The large one is taller so I use it as a ramp under a shelf.
It might be better to get one you can see first maybe.
Rodipet® Cork Tunnel size L ca 25 cm long and 12-15 cm in Diameter
Natural Cork for Climbing and Hiding Rodipet® Cork Tunnels are an all-natural product: when a cork oak is harvested for the first time, the rough outer layer of cork is ...
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Thank you soI get the rodipet cork logs - they have them the right size and shape for a hamster and hamster cage. Trouble is the shipping from Germany is about £8 extra and delivery isn't that quick. Some cork logs are very dirty. They should be just dry and dusty and just need a wash really. I just rinse them in hot water, use a nail brush to scrub any bits that look a bit grungy, let them dry, then I put them in the freezer for a week. I haven't had much success with baking them. I agree about taking that one back.
Others may have suggestions for where else you could get them. These are the rodipet ones. I get the large one but the medium is ok too. The large one is taller so I use it as a ramp under a shelf.
It might be better to get one you can see first maybe.
Rodipet® Cork Tunnel size L ca 25 cm long and 12-15 cm in Diameter
Natural Cork for Climbing and Hiding Rodipet® Cork Tunnels are an all-natural product: when a cork oak is harvested for the first time, the rough outer layer of cork is ...
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Zooplus has cork logs as well.