**KAZ** 0 Posted October 6, 2008 Member ID: 1,976 Group: Site Members Followers: 2 Topic Count: 521 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 25,294 Content Per Day: 1.28 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 152,977 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 24/01/06 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 6, 2015 Birthday: 07/01/1956 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Here is an easy recipe for a safe and effective cage cleaning solution that you can make at home. A few minutes and a couple of household ingredients can go a long way in helping you keep your bird's cage nice and clean -- as well as saving you a lot of time and elbow grease. What You Will Need: * 1 clean, empty spray bottle * 3 cups hot water * 3 tbsp Baking Soda * 2 tbsp pure Lemon Juice Lemon juice may not seem like an attractive ingredient to all bird owners, but is completely safe for birds and contains natural enzymes that act as a disinfectant to kill bacteria and help break down organic material. It can be purchased at just about any grocery store, or you can juice your own lemons to make your cleaner extra fresh. Tips for Mixing: * Make sure that the water is hot. Hot water is better at dissolving powdered ingredients like baking soda. You want to make sure that the ingredients are as evenly distributed throughout the mixture as possible. * Mix ingredients one at a time. Again, to make sure that the mixture is as homogenous as possible, you should blend the ingredients into the hot water one after another. * Be sure to use a clean spray bottle. Recycling an empty bottle that was once filled with a commercial cleaner is never a good idea. Although you can wash the bottle out, many times remnants of the chemical that once filled it will remain. The safest thing to do is to buy a brand new spray bottle. These can usually be purchased for under a dollar and can be found at virtually any grocery or department store. * Thoroughly rinse and dry cleaned surfaces. Although this cleaner is safe for birds, it's always best to rinse and dry any cleaned surfaces for the comfort of your pet. * Remember to discard any leftovers. Leaving cleaner sitting around with fruit juice in it is like growing a bacteria garden. Always throw any leftover cleaner away, and mix a fresh batch each time you need to clean your bird's cage. Used often, this homemade cage cleaner can be a handy tool for making your life as a bird owner just a bit easier. In addition to being a cheap way of effectively cutting through dirt and grime, it provides a safe alternative to harsh commercial cleaning agents. Protect your bird's health and your environment by trying this easy and economical cage cleaning solution. Link to comment
renee 0 Posted October 6, 2008 Member ID: 4,388 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 75 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 2,462 Content Per Day: 0.12 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 13,420 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 28/05/08 Status: Offline Last Seen: February 28, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Love it, love it, love it! Link to comment
Neat 0 Posted October 6, 2008 Member ID: 3,275 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 321 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 5,171 Content Per Day: 0.26 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 31,845 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 27/03/07 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 25, 2010 Birthday: 22/05/1980 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Awesome, Thanks Kaz Link to comment
**Liv** 0 Posted October 6, 2008 Member ID: 3,771 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 147 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 6,621 Content Per Day: 0.33 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 39,450 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 23/10/07 Status: Offline Last Seen: August 8, 2014 Birthday: 09/04/1911 Share Posted October 6, 2008 AWESOME!!! I wonder if its good for kitchen benches and stove tops too :rip: Link to comment
*libby* 0 Posted October 6, 2008 Member ID: 3,634 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 60 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 2,442 Content Per Day: 0.12 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 15,475 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 24/08/07 Status: Offline Last Seen: February 9, 2011 Birthday: 10/11/1989 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Nice article Kaz Lemon juice is an excellent stain remover. If we have a wine/cordial stain on the bench we sit lemon juice on it for a few hours, wipe off and the voila! :rip: Got to be careful using lemon juice though on kitchens Liv, can leave a sticky residue Link to comment
melbournebudgies 0 Posted October 6, 2008 Member ID: 4,233 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 329 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4,498 Content Per Day: 0.78 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 28,540 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/04/08 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 2, 2010 Birthday: 17/12/1982 Share Posted October 6, 2008 (edited) I have a spray bottle in my cleaning cupboard with 1:3 vinegar to water in it. It's an excellent cleaner and disinfectant. It's great for benchtops, stoves and even for bathrooms. It's also really good for cleaning windows and is safe to use to clean the front glass of your fishtank and to wipe it out if you need to empty it for some reason to disinfect it and to clean the cover glasses, and for cleaning the bird cage. Unlike the lemon juice one (which is also really good) you won't need to discard it so you can keep it in the cupboard for your day to day cleaning needs Edited October 6, 2008 by melbournebudgies Link to comment
splat 0 Posted October 7, 2008 Member ID: 3,340 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 202 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 4,891 Content Per Day: 0.25 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 27,770 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 17/04/07 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 19, 2014 Birthday: 13/05/1958 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Thanks Kaz, tryed it today and it is great, we have a lemon tree here that is loaded all year around with huge lemons. Link to comment
birdluv 0 Posted October 9, 2008 Member ID: 2,137 Group: Global Moderators Followers: 0 Topic Count: 144 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 4,842 Content Per Day: 0.24 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 31,670 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 14/03/06 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 30, 2018 Birthday: 06/04/1978 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Thanks for this great recipe Kaz l will be trying this one. Link to comment
bird_paradise 0 Posted October 9, 2008 Member ID: 4,298 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 95 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 804 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 5,615 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 25/04/08 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 18, 2010 Birthday: 09/11/1994 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Awesome! Thanks Kaz! I am certainly going to try this one! Link to comment
Tam 0 Posted October 9, 2008 Member ID: 3,993 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 29 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 264 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 1,745 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 24/01/08 Status: Offline Last Seen: May 18, 2013 Birthday: 27/11/1986 Share Posted October 9, 2008 That's great, thanks Kaz :hap: Link to comment
cam s 0 Posted January 26, 2009 Member ID: 5,007 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 14 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 34 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 315 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 24/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 20, 2011 Birthday: 21/06/1995 Share Posted January 26, 2009 a very good idea cam s Link to comment
Dragonx 0 Posted January 26, 2009 Member ID: 4,063 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 25 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 111 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 825 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 18/02/08 Status: Offline Last Seen: November 10, 2009 Birthday: 03/02/1983 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I have a lemon tree! Link to comment
fero 0 Posted January 26, 2009 Member ID: 4,419 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 30 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 108 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 845 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/06/08 Status: Offline Last Seen: August 22, 2011 Birthday: 01/05/1994 Share Posted January 26, 2009 does it work on concrete Link to comment
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