Disinfectants and cleaners (spray)

[RavensGryf]

Don’t you hate it when your favorite thing you’ve been using for decades gets discontinued? It happened . Avinol concentrate that I used for cleaning. I loved it. I used it for lots of things. Not only was it birdsafe as the name implies it was made for bird environments, but it was one of the only products on the market that wasn’t harsh like bleach that would even kill the dreaded “P” viruses even pbfd, so I could feel safe washing things like carriers that have been in sick bird environments like at the vet with it. Also it was gentle and non-drying to skin.

So I’m searching again for a spray cleaner. Maybe two different types. I read about F-10, and I’m not sure I need that for regular cleaning in my own home, since we don‘t come in contact with other birds. Maybe I can keep a bottle of F-10 on hand for those times I need a heavy hitter type of spray, but what kind of spray cage cleaner do you use? Something that can sit on poop for a minute and help get it off the grate easily. Ugh I‘ll readily admit I hate cage cleaning, and a big part of it is because of the grates! Thank you!

 

[chris-md]

Hey stranger!

1) cover the grates with paper! No grate cleaning.

2) I use vinegar. I’ll soak lemons in Vinegar then mix that 50/50 with water. Works like a charm!

 

[RavensGryf]

Hey stranger!

1) cover the grates with paper! No grate cleaning.

2) I use vinegar. I’ll soak lemons in Vinegar then mix that 50/50 with water. Works like a charm!

Hey Chris!
I think evey one of my birds would shred the paper, then it would quickly become shredded poopy paper leading to more mess .
Ughh vinegar.. funny thing is I do like vinegar in foods, for cleaning not so much. I forgot that people would be suggesting vinegar.
But thanks for the suggestions!! I just don’t know that it would work for my individual birds and myself!

 

[DonnaBudgie]

Don’t you hate it when your favorite thing you’ve been using for decades gets discontinued? It happened . Avinol concentrate that I used for cleaning. I loved it. I used it for lots of things. Not only was it birdsafe as the name implies it was made for bird environments, but it was one of the only products on the market that wasn’t harsh like bleach that would even kill the dreaded “P” viruses even pbfd, so I could feel safe washing things like carriers that have been in sick bird environments like at the vet with it. Also it was gentle and non-drying to skin.

So I’m searching again for a spray cleaner. Maybe two different types. I read about F-10, and I’m not sure I need that for regular cleaning in my own home, since we don‘t come in contact with other birds. Maybe I can keep a bottle of F-10 on hand for those times I need a heavy hitter type of spray, but what kind of spray cage cleaner do you use? Something that can sit on poop for a minute and help get it off the grate easily. Ugh I‘ll readily admit I hate cage cleaning, and a big part of it is because of the grates! Thank you!

I don't use the grates anymore for that reason. I just line the cage tray with paper and change it every couple days and for budgies that seems to be enough.

 

[PetiteParrotLover]

I don't use the grates anymore for that reason. I just line the cage tray with paper and change it every couple days and for budgies that seems to be enough.

Hi! I’m considering going grateless, too - how’s it been working out? Thanks!