How do I clean this between filling with seed?
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Wait until a light breeze unscrew the hook and it falls to the ground. This is not a well built feeder.
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Wash it with mild detergent and hot water, and rinse thoroughly. It should be fine after that.
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clean it with vinegar and water pour it through it then flush with water a few times
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Instructions for Use 1. Remove the netting from pellets and replace into each compartment. 2. Pour 3 ounces of warm water onto each pellet in your planting container. 3. Wait 10 minutes for the pellets to absorb the water. 4. Remove about 1 teaspoon of soil from each pellet and set aside 5. Open seed pack on back perforation and stir seeds into the soil one at a time. 6. Using the soil that you set aside in step 4 cover the seeds and lightly pack down. 7. Add water if necessary to keep soil and seeds moist- however, over watering can lead to a fungal or mold growth. Drain any excess water from the bottom tray. 8. Do not allow the seeds to dry out. Lightly mist your garden daily to keep the seeds moist. 9. Keep in a location that is between 65-70 F. - Some seeds will sprout faster than others. 10. When the grasses are 3" - 4" tall, you can treat your kitty to its garden! If you have any further questions please contact us at tina@pioneerpet.com
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No I don't think so. I've only dry cleaned mine. The filling will melt and become lumpy in warm water. Dry clean it.
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Hold it on its side, soap up a sponge, wipe it, and then rinse it off. You must keep holding the Microhearth on its side
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I find that it's best to clean it often..before the base gets gross. Running it through the dishwasher in the top rack is one easy solution. I have also used ZOOM ( a foaming spray cleaner). I let it bubble like crazy, then rinse well with really hot water. Both ways will get your grassy bottom clean! (sorry, couldn't resist that one)
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I agree wholeheartedly with GardenGal's comment. Immediately after the bread is done and taken out, use a pastry brush to brush the top with oil. It will lock in the moisture and keep the crust moist. Do not use a lot of oil because it can become soggy. Sunflower or olive oil is good. Marie
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Try a pre-wash spray of white vinegar on the spot, then a gentle cycle wash. I've washed dust and bird **** off mine that way.
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Seeds will go moldy if there's a lot of humidity/rain and the feeder is in the shade and there's inadequate ventilation at the bottom of the feeder and fine debris from the seed bag clog the ventilation holes at the bottom of the feeder. Yes, there are a lot of 'and's.What I do is add large seeds (e.g., sunflower seeds) at the bottom to ensure that the ventilation holes don't get clogged.I also positioned the feeders in the sun so that the heat from the sun dries out the seeds (again, providing the ventilation holes at the bottom of the feeder aren't clogged). The feeders are in the sun for about 4 hours/sunny day.That said, with proper care, the Brome feeder does prevents molding. Seeds will go moldy if there's a lot of humidity/rain and the feeder is in the shade and there's inadequate ventilation at the bottom of the feeder and fine debris from the seed bag clog the ventilation holes at the bottom of the feeder. Yes, there are a lot of 'and's.What I do is add large seeds (e.g., sunflower seeds) at the bottom to ensure that the ventilation holes don't get clogged.I also positioned the feeders in the sun so that the heat from the sun dries out the seeds (again, providing the ventilation holes at the bottom of the feeder aren't clogged). The feeders... » Read More Seeds will go moldy if there's a lot of humidity/rain and the feeder is in the shade and there's inadequate ventilation at the bottom of the feeder and fine debris from the seed bag clog the ventilation holes at the bottom of the feeder. Yes, there are a lot of 'and's.What I do is add large seeds (e.g., sunflower seeds) at the bottom to ensure that the ventilation holes don't get clogged.I also positioned the feeders in the sun so that the heat from the sun dries out the seeds (again, providing the ventilation holes at the bottom of the feeder aren't clogged). The feeders are in the sun for about 4 hours/sunny day.That said, with proper care, the Brome feeder does prevents molding. « Show Less
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Just soak it in mild soap and water, and if there's residue that needs to be removed use a fingernail brush to remove it.
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When I use chia and flax seeds, sometimes there are small dots of something that does not rinse out. I just clean it out with a sponge or dish brush. Not a problem.
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I mostly just rinse it out real good now and then. I know they make a cleaning solution for them, but I've never it. If you're only filling it with clean tap or purified water I would just occassionly put some clean water and a small amount of household bleach, like 1/4tsp. at most and swish it around real good, squeeze some out thru the tube and bite valve and then thoroughly rinse it, and you should be good to go.
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Fill it 1/4 of the way with warm water and add a few drops of dish soap. Replace cape and shake vigorously. Rinse
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The same way you clean the wet container. Just let this one dry out when you are finished and before re-using.
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The best technique to clean it is to use half and half mixture of vinegar and water. Set it high and then keep 'puffing' the steam out until all the mineral deposits vent out of the holes.
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Soak in Hydrogen Peroxide. Should foam some of the gack off. Then ultrasound with rubbing Alcohol. Should clean and sterilize the pieces.