How to Clean Your Bird Bath
Cleaning your bird bath is both a simple and important function. Birds use water sources for bathing and drinking, quickly soiling water. While a quick rinse and re-fill is necessary most days, every bird bath needs a thorough cleaning periodically. Follow our easy tips to keep your bird bath clean and pleasant for the birds in your area!
WHY CLEAN MY BIRD BATH?
Birds use water to clean and bathe. This creates an environment for transmitting diseases. Because birds travel in flocks, diseases spread quickly and easily. One transmitter is mosquitoes, which breed in standing water. Don't let your bird bath become a mosquito breeding ground! Protect the birds by ensuring they have a clean environment to bathe and drink in your bird bath.
HOW DO I CLEAN MY BIRD BATH?
Remove all water from the bird bath. Use a dedicated scrub brush to loosen any slime, debris, or algae from the bowl surface. Use a smaller brush if there are intricate designs in the bowl. Rinse any loosened residue before refilling the bowl.
CAN I USE CLEANERS WHEN CLEANING MY BIRD BATH?
Cleaners can be harmful to birds. If you need more than water and a scrub brush, use vinegar. It is natural and will not harm the birds. If you suspect your bird bath has been contaminated with disease, clean it with diluted bleach, rinse extremely well, and allow to air dry in the sun for a day before refilling with water.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I CHANGE THE WATER IN MY BIRD BATH?
We recommend changing the water daily in your bird bath. This creates a routine for you, and ensures the birds have clean, fresh water. It also eliminates any mosquito larvae deposited in your bird bath at dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active.
