disenfecting a cage

[Chrisja77]

I picked up a second hand cage for my new baby grey and I'm trying to find out the best way to disenfect and clean it before I move him in. A 10 part water to 1 part bleach mix has been suggested to me...is this ok or is there a better way?

 

[Spiritbird]

Bleach can be used for disinfection but please do not do it near your bird because of the fumes. Vinegar is good too but it does no disinfect. Usse 2 tbsp. per quart of water. I also put a few drops of GSE in to make it a germacide. That is grapefruit seed extract. It is a very good product to keep around the house and has many uses.

 

[Chrisja77]

Thanks for the input...it won't be a problem not using the bleach around him since I won't have him until next week. I'm just trying to make sure we are ready when he gets here. It's bringing back memories of my 3 human children being born and bringing them home! Lol

 

[roxynoodle]

For safe bird cage disinfecting you use 1 part bleach to 50 parts water.

For those that hate math I make it using 1/2 cup bleach and 25 cups of water.

 

[lene1949]

For safe bird cage disinfecting you use 1 part bleach to 50 parts water.

For those that hate math I make it using 1/2 cup bleach and 25 cups of water.

... and for those who don't want to meassure out 25 cups it's just over 6 litres of water...

 

[Chrisja77]

Cage is clean now, thanks for the advice! Now as soon as it's dry we get to decorate...LOL

 

[Sadie]

Thanks for the input...it won't be a problem not using the bleach around him since I won't have him until next week. I'm just trying to make sure we are ready when he gets here. It's bringing back memories of my 3 human children being born and bringing them home! Lol

i know exactly how you feel! i wont be bringing mine home for another month and my husband is making fun of me for "nesting" lol its just like being pregnant! lol Congrats on your baby!

 

[Pedro]

I sometimes use Methylated Spirits for cleaning, or bleach. But my best method is boiling hot soapy water, a scrubing brush & plenty of elbow grease. Then left in the sun for a few days.

 

[roxynoodle]

For safe bird cage disinfecting you use 1 part bleach to 50 parts water.

For those that hate math I make it using 1/2 cup bleach and 25 cups of water.

... and for those who don't want to meassure out 25 cups it's just over 6 litres of water...

Thanks! I should have put that down as the US is the only place using the antiquated SAE system.

 

[jewels04]

I just use hot water and I have a special sponge I got for my fish tank that works REALLY good for cleaning the poop out of the grates. Than I spray with vinegar. I suppose the vinegar isn't really helping but it makes me feel better using it,lol.