Cleaning your bird’s cage can at first seem like a tedious chore. With so many bars, cracks, and crevices to scrub, it can be hard for new bird owners to figure out where to start.
Setting and adhering to a cleaning schedule for your bird’s cage is essential to keeping this job as easy to handle as possible. Breaking the process down into simple tasks to be completed daily, weekly, and monthly not only saves you time and energy but ensures that your bird always has a clean and comfortable cage to live in.
Daily Cleaning
Dirty cages can lead to a host of serious health problems in birds. Certain cleaning must be done every day to minimize your pet’s risk of infection. Follow these simple steps daily to make sure that your bird’s cage stays in top condition:
- Change the cage liner. In addition to being uncomfortable, it is unhealthy for birds to walk around in discarded food and droppings. Unchanged cage papers can also emit a very unpleasant stench. Avoid these problems by making sure to replace the liner of your bird’s cage every day.
- Clean Food and Water Dishes. Remove your bird’s food and water bowls daily and wash them with a mild dish detergent. This will prohibit the growth of bacteria that can potentially harm your pet. Make sure to rinse and dry them thoroughly before placing them back in your bird’s cage.
- Wipe Down Surfaces. Using a damp rag or paper towel, spot clean the surfaces of the cage, including the bars, perches, and any toys. To clean stubborn, stuck-on messes, use a bird-safe cage cleaner.
