Pet hamsters do not require a wash as they generally clean themselves. Bathing a hamster will remove the natural oils from their coats. There is also the considerable risk of your hamster catching a chill. A hamster's cage should be cleaned weekly by first taking the hamster out from the cage and then disposing of any wood shavings or food particles

An owner can however provide the hamster with a dish of sand so the hamster can roll in it. This will ensure that the hamster gets rid of the excess oil in its cast. In addition sand is where hamsters are most comfortable as they originally hailed from deserts. A hamster may store away food and this must be thrown away after a couple of days to avoid rotting. Hamsters don't really require any grooming. The Long Haired male Syrian Hamsters require an occasional brush to get rid of the shavings from their coat. This is best accomplished with the help of a toothbrush.