DIY cage cleaner??

[PipnMe]

Hi all! Does anyone make their own cage cleaner or "poop off" cleaners? If so would you mind sharing your recipes with me? I've read that some people use water, lemon juice, and baking soda, but I'm concerned that the combination of baking soda and lemon juice may damage my cage in the long term.

Thanks all!!
-Pip n' Me

 

[ChristaNL]

is this a double-post?

 

[YSGC]

I just use water & time.

Spray on a mist of water.
Wait till poop is soft.
Wipe with paper towel.
Repeat if needed.

Nearly free, and no chemicals fumes that may harm the bird.

Water is all I need to clean my stovetop too.
In the sink I first spray with lemon juice.
Wait.
Then sprinkle on some baking soda.
Cheap, and non toxic to birds.

If there is stubborn grease I'll first warm it with a hair dryer, then rub with a paper towel.
Many cleaners like SoftScrub contain those micro-plastic abrasive beads.
I don't like contributing to ocean pollution.

 

[clark_conure]

I don't want to hijack your thread, but I wanted to bring up this, if you ever have bird poop on the carpet or upholstery, this stuff is AMAZING!!!!

Should work on a cage too but I'd rinse after.....

normally I just put the bottom grate in the shower while I clean the rest by hand.

 

[EllenD]

That stuff that Clark posted IS AMAZING!

For cage/toy/bowl/perch cleaning and disinfecting, your best bet is to either order/buy some F10SC disinfectant, which kills everything and is safe for your bird, or just use a mixture of White Vinegar and hot water, or Red Wine Vinegar and hot water. Both work very well and are safe...

 

[LordTriggs]

Clark I have the wipes and it does wonders (especially at getting the wood pidgeon and local ringneck poop off my car!)

outside of that for cleaning the cage itself hot water, rough side of a sponge and some elbow grease will get any mess off it. For toys and perches I fill a sink with hot water and let everything sit and rinse until the water cools enough to not burn then give everything a scrub and allow to dry. Naturally make sure you save cleaning like that for when you have the time to allow everything to dry!

 

[Flboy]

A few folks swear by Gain laundry detergent! Diluted in a spray bottle! Rinse well!

 

[Ana_]

I use vinegar about twice a month on the day cage. Take the cage outside remove all the toys, trays ropes and give it a once over with a hose, then spray pure white vinegar all over, let it be a little, while I clean or discard the toys and ropes. Then a good rinse with the water hose and let it be in the sun after wipe dry.

 

[Caitnah]

I have used Poop Off and let it soak for a few minutes. Stuff comes off easily. I also use a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water. Does a great job also.