PausitoRoutine BuilderHow often should you clean bird feeders?
Give bird feeders a thorough clean once a week.
Where many birds feed together, diseases spread easily through droppings and old food. The RSPB therefore recommends a thorough weekly clean. If you cannot keep that up, it is better to feed less or not at all.
- Wear gloves and remove old food
- Scrub the feeder with hot water and a mild detergent
- Rinse well and let it dry completely
- Hang it back up and fill with fresh food
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Why does it matter?
Where many birds feed together, diseases spread easily through droppings and old food. The RSPB therefore recommends a thorough weekly clean. If you cannot keep that up, it is better to feed less or not at all.
How do you go about it?
Wear gloves and remove old food. Scrub the feeder with hot water and a mild detergent. Rinse well and let it dry completely. Hang it back up and fill with fresh food.
What source is this answer based on?
This answer is based on: RSPB.
10 to 20 minutes.
- gloves
- brush
- hot water and mild detergent
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