Cleaning f040 bottom grate...

[cindy]

The undersides of the grates are the worst in cages with finches!

Budgies and grasskeets are easier to clean up after!!!

[Grant]

I use the Method brand all-purpose natural cleaner from Target. It's supposed to be non-toxic and works well for almost everything.

[chirpy]

Grant I LOVE METHOD!

Since using the laundry detergent my daughters dry skin has improved so much! I swear by it

I need to get some and I also need some all purpose

Do you use it while the birds are in te cage??

[Grant]

Grant I LOVE METHOD!

Since using the laundry detergent my daughters dry skin has improved so much! I swear by it

I need to get some and I also need some all purpose

Do you use it while the birds are in te cage??

Yes, I do. I remove food and water dishes and obviously take care not to spray it on the birds (they usually fly to the opposite end the cage where I'm not working). I do spray and clean the solid walls of my enclosure and their perches. I also use a perch scrubber to scrape away the droppings on the bottom grate, and then I wipe the grate with paper towels wetted with Method. When I can remove the grate, i spray it and let the Method sit for a while. Bird poo comes off with ease! No dead birdies yet...so I guess it is non-toxic just like they advertise.

[chirpy]

Grant when I get it for myself I will try this out as well!cool!
It must be fragrant free as well right?

Now must get to target! Pick up some hydro wipes too! My list is growing haha!

[cindy]

Is the Method cleaner a disinfectant?

Also Clorox does make a bleach alternative made with Hydrogen Peroxide. They also make hydrogen peroxide wipes. Target carries in the bleach section a hydrogen peroxide alternative to bleach.

[chirpy]

cindy I actually use the hydro non bleach Clorox for my bathroom I thought its better since my daughter is potty training and safer for her. I don't like bleach smell so I'm very happy with it! Not sure about the method being disinfectant.. Ill have to see!

[Grant]

I use the lavender one. No problems.

[cindy]

I have used the hydrogen peroxide safe bleach in the laundry and will switch to using it to clean cages during the week with. To do a complete cage cleaning every 3 months, I remove everything and give a good scrub outside with regular bleach and water and sun dry.

Scented perfume cleaners, some I can not use in the house.

I ran the white vinegar and the hydrogen peroxide by our vet, she said it is fine. I prefer the Hydrogen peroxide to the white vinegar since the Wvinegar can smell, my daughter can tell when I have used it.

[chirpy]

cindy its the Clorox hydrogen one correct? It doesn't have a scent? I think mine is Lysol and that has a scent but maybe because its he bathroom one

[cindy]

It has a sunflower on it, in the bleach section. Our Publix grocery store has one also under the Greenwise label. Don't think the Clorox one is scented, will look when I go back to the store!