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How to Clean a Bird Cage
In bird cages, seed husks, feathers and droppings fall onto the cage floor, droppings stick to the bars and perches, and residue builds up inside feeders and water dishes. Once the bird has been moved to a safe place, the bird cage is washed with lukewarm water and dishwashing liquid, rinsed thoroughly and dried completely. This guide explains how to clean a bird cage, the cage tray, feeders, water dishes and perches, and what to do with a rusty cage. For questions about your bird's health, consult your vet; we make no claim for our products in this respect.
Before you start
- Move the bird to a safe place: put the bird in a spare cage or a closed, safe room.
- Ventilate: clean the cage away from the bird in a well-ventilated place.
- Take the parts out: remove the cage tray, feeders, water dishes, perches and toys from the cage.
- Use a separate sponge: use a sponge and brush for the cage and bird dishes that are separate from your kitchen washing-up.
How to clean a bird cage: step by step
- Remove husks, feathers and dry droppings from inside the cage with a brush or broom.
- Fill a bowl with lukewarm water and add a small amount of TETİK dishwashing liquid.
- Scrub the cage bars and base with a brush dampened in this water; soak droppings stuck to the bars and remove them once they soften.
- Rinse the cage thoroughly with clean water until no detergent remains.
- Dry the cage straight away and leave it to dry completely; rust can form on bars left wet.
How to clean a bird cage tray
Empty the husks and droppings from the cage tray into the bin, wash the tray by scrubbing with lukewarm water and dishwashing liquid, and rinse until no detergent remains. Remove residue from the corners and grid of the tray with a small brush. Put the tray back only once it is completely dry and lay fresh cage paper underneath. Emptying the tray often stops residue from drying and sticking.
Feeders, water dishes and perches
- Wash feeders and water dishes with lukewarm water and dishwashing liquid, rinse thoroughly until no detergent remains and dry them; refresh the water every day.
- Wash plastic perches and toys in soapy water and rinse them.
- Clean wooden perches with a dry brush without soaking them; replace worn or soiled wooden perches.
- General steps for food bowls: how to clean pet food bowls.
Rusty bird cages
If rust has formed on the cage bars and door hinges, we have no product for it. We recommend replacing cages that are rusted, have flaking paint or broken bars. To stop the cage rusting, dry the bars straight after washing and do not leave the cage in a damp place. For questions about your bird's cage material, consult your vet.
What not to do
- Using sprays or scented cleaning products near the bird.
- Using bleach, surface cleaner, limescale remover or degreaser in the cage.
- Leaving detergent residue on the cage and dishes.
- Putting the bird back in a cage that is not completely dry.
- Mixing different cleaning products together.
For pet shops and bird breeders
In pet shops and among bird breeders, many cages, feeders and water dishes are cleaned every day; emptying and washing cages in turn, using separate brushes and drying them completely keeps the routine orderly. Where hygiene and disinfection are required, follow the procedure recommended by your business or your vet. For the correct use of dishwashing liquid, see the guide how to use dishwashing liquid. TETİK dishwashing liquid is produced in 750 g, 5 kg, 20 kg and 30 kg packs; for bulk purchases you can request a quote.
