Cleaning f040 bottom grate...

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Re: Cleaning f040 bottom grate...

Post by cindy » Tue Aug 20, 2013 5:43 pm

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

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

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Re: Cleaning f040 bottom grate...

Post by Grant » Tue Aug 20, 2013 10:13 pm

I use the Method brand all-purpose natural cleaner from Target. It's supposed to be non-toxic and works well for almost everything.
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Re: Cleaning f040 bottom grate...

Post by chirpy » Tue Aug 20, 2013 10:15 pm

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??
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Re: Cleaning f040 bottom grate...

Post by Grant » Tue Aug 20, 2013 10:38 pm

chirpy wrote: 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.
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Re: Cleaning f040 bottom grate...

Post by chirpy » Tue Aug 20, 2013 10:49 pm

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!
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Re: Cleaning f040 bottom grate...

Post by cindy » Tue Aug 20, 2013 11:08 pm

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.

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Re: Cleaning f040 bottom grate...

Post by chirpy » Wed Aug 21, 2013 12:09 am

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!
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Re: Cleaning f040 bottom grate...

Post by Grant » Wed Aug 21, 2013 7:39 am

I use the lavender one. No problems.
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Re: Cleaning f040 bottom grate...

Post by cindy » Wed Aug 21, 2013 7:59 am

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.

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Re: Cleaning f040 bottom grate...

Post by chirpy » Wed Aug 21, 2013 11:22 am

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 :)
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Re: Cleaning f040 bottom grate...

Post by cindy » Wed Aug 21, 2013 1:28 pm

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!

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