@Serendipity7000
I'll use the F10 SCXD disinfectant then, since I can scrub the cage with it. I'll just wash the food bowl out well too.
With the cage I definitely don't want him to be stressed or anything, since that might make him relapse again, and generally it will make him feel a little unhappy
Maybe it is possible to get a refund (after disinfecting the cage and everything of course). I think I would have to have a chat with my parents about buying a new cage. The Alaska cage sounds like a good option since its a fair price for the size you're getting, and maybe negotiating with my parents would work if I paid for half or something. I just don't know if we would be able to buy one right away.
For Eid I'll probably be getting a fair amount of money, so if I use the money I get from then (in roughly a week's time) I would probably be able to buy a good sized cage and wheel. Problem is it's in a week, and Sparky will probably be home by then, and as you said changing cages causes a bit of stress in hamsters. Do you think waiting until then would cause problems for Sparky in terms of his health and happiness?
The bin cage also seems like a good option, although I'm not sure I have the Stanley knife. I'll have to check with my dad to see if he has one, because if he does, then the bin cage would be a great solution!
I totally get you with making mistakes the first few times, since I don't have much knowledge on how to look after hamsters with Sparky being my first hammy. I guess we have to learn from the mistakes and adapt ^_^
Homemade toys are awesome honestly, and they save so much money
I'm going to do a bit of research on how to make them and look at other threads too.
Thanks for the advice! ^_^ I'll just have to speak to my parents now and I guess it's partly up to what they say.