What disinfectant to clean bird feeders

Started by rokerman1973, January 13, 2013, 08:20:22

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rokerman1973

Hi, about to clear out, clean and refill my many bird feeders today ready fofr this very cold snap.
RSPB states they should e cleaned with a mild disinfectant but no indication of which one or to the strength. Could anyone advise. I don't want to harm them while trying to look after them with feed and treats. Many thanks.  :help:

rokerman1973


goodlife

You can clean the feeders just with plain water or use bit of washing up liquid if needed and to desinfect..fill a bucket with warm water adding bit of bleach and let them soak for 20 mins or so....rinse the bleach water off and the job is done.

Duke Ellington

dont be fooled by the name I am a Lady!! :-*

rokerman1973

Thanks guys - had only saw the Duke's post before I went out and washed, soaked in diluted bleach and thoroughly rinsed.
All done now, waiting for the hungry small birds to get there ahead of the pidgeons!

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