Investigation of appropriate sanitization frequency for rodent caging accessories: Evidence supporting less-frequent cleaning (2006)

Schondelmeyer, C. W., Dillehay, D. L., Webb, S. K. et al.

Abstract

This study provides data relevant to establishing a validated frequency for sanitization of rodent caging accessories while controlling, and potentially decreasing, costs associated with sanitization... The cages were evaluated at several time points from 2 wk to 6 mo. For every cage type, ATP levels did not differ significantly between 14 and 90 d. and, in some cases, between 14 and 180 d).