Cleaning cages with just water

Hopefully, most bird owners are aware of being careful of the chemicals you use around their birds, especially for cleaning. Birds have sensitive respiratory systems, and humans can also have respiratory issues.

Why not simplify matters and clean without chemicals at all!

NOTE! When cleaning cages, your bird should NOT be in the cage when you are cleaning. This is true regardless of whether you use these techniques or chemical sprays. This is also one of the most common ways birds escape when people clean cages outdoors with their birds inside.

Pressure washers

I’m a huge fan of using pressure washers to clean cages. I have 4 cages, and there are so many spots where poop, dust, and food can accumulate is a huge pain. Pressure washers vary significantly in price, but expect to pay at least $100 (US). And you do get what you pay for. I’ve used a low-end one for a few years, and it’s starting to fall apart. If you only have one cage to clean, it might be too much to spend, but you’ll probabl…