how do you get into the lower area to clean it? is there an opening or do you have to move the hutch?
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The hutch is very light, you have to pick it up and move it to access the bottom area.... Be careful where you put it, the wind blew mine down.
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You move the hutch to clean lower area....I'm small and I have no problem moving it.
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The lower left portion does open, but we found it's easier to pick it up and move it.
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There are two hooks that screw to the side of the cage. You don't have to unscrew it to take it out to clean it you just pull it from thew hooks and then when you're done hook it back
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Sorry Nancy. I haven't gotten to the stage where I need to clean it. Let me know if you find a way.
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As far as I can tell, there is not way to get into it. I guess you just vacuum it the best you can.
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Him yes there's an opening for cord access, in the middle bottom part of the hutch there is place for cord access. I love this desk, it's been great!
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In order to remove the bottom grate and change the paper, you must remove the top section. Both of the doors, top and bottom set, open and give lots of room to reach in but you can't clean the bottom that way. I can remove the bottom by myself by lifting one side and propping it on a block of wood that I use for that purpose, then lifting the other side and putting the wood block under. It's not heavy, but is easier if you have a second person. We love this cage. It keeps most of the food and mess contained.
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You enter to clean your exhaust vent from the outside. My tee is also close to the floor. I only use my tee to empty the fly ash that accumulates during normal operation and cleaning.
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The back vent opens up so you can clean it a little but it isn't easy to clean. Sorry wish I had more advise....hope this helps some.
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There is a hinge. That said its not a huge opening. We ended up taking the top off altogether. Also the handle edges are a bit sharp so if the hamper is super full it can be painful to carry.
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Hello Deena, There are two small screws that hold the unit together. These can be removed and the internal works are completely accessible for cleaning with a small hand held vac or a brush. So far, it hasn't been an issue, having gathered no lint so far. Given that these are standard in rooms in Puerto Vallarta, I have to think lint is probably not much of an issue.
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This is a little difficult for you to move from room to room ONLY if you don't know how to properly collapse it. In the bottom center of the playard is a pull cord and you can collapse it by pushing down on the parts of the frame. You can find videos instructing you on how to collapse (and even take it apart to wash it) online.
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I've always cleaned quite well it using the vacuum cleaner and the bristled head. I never tried to open it (I think it's not possible).
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The front door opens and you can pull the litter out a little ways to clean it. It's very easy but contains the litter really nicely.
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The opening is an optional cutout, so if you're not storing a PC there you can leave the back side intact. It is nearly the whole size of the hutch so the PC doesn't overheat , not a small hole just for cords.
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I supppose you could go through the doorway, but I always take the top off to scoop out the clumps. Otherwise I wouldn't be able to scrape the bottom well. I took the door off as well. The top snaps off easily, though, and it has been no problem.
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Hilary, It isn't obvious. As others have said, step down on the black lever in back and then lift the handle and dust container out of the base. On mine I turn it over and pull back on a gray tab that allows a door into the dust container to open. You may be surprised at how much "dust" is in there. Bill
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Use a mini vac (like a mini dirt devil) and go along the slats and if there is no grease, it should suck the dust out. You can also try a soft bottle brush for narrow bottles (like these http://www.amazon.com/Casabella-20530-Soft-Tip-Brushes/dp/B000I21LLC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid;=1373079798&sr;=8-3&keywords;=bottle+brushes), which should fit between the slats. It may be too late for this, but I saved the box and in the seasons when I am not using the Fan I put it back in the box. If you have thrown the box out, you can get a tall plastic bag and cover it from the top down to store. Use a mini vac (like a mini dirt devil) and go along the slats and if there is no grease, it should suck the dust out. You can also try a soft bottle brush for narrow bottles (like these http://www.amazon.com/Casabella-20530-Soft-Tip-Brushes/dp/B000I21LLC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid;=1373079798&sr;=8-3&keywords;=bottle+brushes), which should fit between the slats. It may be too late for this, but I saved the box and in the seasons when I am not using the Fan I put it back in the box. If you have thrown the box out, you can get a tall plastic bag and cover it from the top down to store.