Jumping spiders are tidier than most invertebrates — they don’t leave moult casings everywhere or produce particularly odorous waste. A consistent light maintenance routine is far more important than occasional deep cleans.
🧹 Your Weekly Checklist
- Remove any uneaten prey items from the previous feeding
- Check for mould on substrate surface — remove any visible spots with tweezers
- Lightly mist one interior wall (leave opposite side dry)
- Check that the hammock is intact and the entry is open
- Observe your spider briefly to confirm normal activity levels
📆 Monthly Maintenance
Once a month, do a slightly more thorough look: check that ventilation mesh hasn’t become clogged with substrate or silk, remove dead plant matter, and inspect the substrate surface for anything unexpected.
This is also a good time to note how much webbing has accumulated. Excessive webbing buildup across the enclosure walls sometimes indicates a spider that’s been stressed or unsettled.
If you need to clean the enclosure glass or acrylic, use a cloth dampened with plain water or a 1:1 white vinegar and water solution. Never bleach or anything scented.
🫧 Deep Clean (Every 3–6 Months)
A full substrate replacement isn’t needed often. When you do it: temporarily house your spider in a secure vented container, remove all decor and substrate, wipe interior with diluted white vinegar, rinse thoroughly, allow to fully dry, then reassemble.
When doing a full clean, keep one small piece of decor with their old hammock silk on it. It gives your spider a familiar scent anchor and dramatically speeds up resettlement.