when using this to clean a bird cage do you need to rinse it all off? I am always afraid i will not rinse the cage well enough.
289830
We have an Indian Ringneck that is 12 years old. My wife has never made any effort to rinse the cage after using this product. The bird is as healthy as ever.
289831
I use for a reptile enclosure, I do a light rinse, with paper towel, and there is no residue. But, if I remember correctly it says no rinsing necessary. I do it for my crested gecko, so he can stick to the glass. Hope this helps:)
289832
No. I wipe it down. My Red-breasted parakeet is more than healthy. It dries clear and non-toxic.
630722
A minimal amount of soap with water works fine after each use, followed by rinses with hot water. If you go a couple of fills without cleaning it, then I would suggest using straight vinegar. The follow with a few rinses of hot water.
1039995
As for the bird dookie; wet one of these with HOT water. Place over the dookie and allow it to moisten and warm it ( about a minute or two) then wipe. Dookie be gone!!
1128010
I take off wire part and take out all levels. I scrub all surfaces with a water/vinegar mixture. Pretty simple compared to other cages I have owned.
1523545
I would recommend you empty it every time. If I just have a small area to clean I just add enough water/soap that I think I will need.
573528
You simply pull out the little drawer that is below the grate inside & dump it. I always washed mine out, as well, but that is a personal preference. The cage comes apart easily for weekly, biweekly or monthly full cleaning. For whatever reason, the rabbits seem to know to do their "business" down that grate, which is awesome, since it goes down into that little pull out drawer for easy cleaning.
1286165
Yes, it can be removed, however, I wouldn't recommend it because it leaves a gap that could lead to an injured bird. I do not like my birds to walk on grates either so I put a layer of newspaper on top of the grate. The birds have a flat surface to forage on and it makes cleaning the bottom of the cage very easy--just change the newspaper, wrapping up whatever messes the birds have made in it. I have four budgerigars and it takes me about 5 minutes to wipe down their perches and change the newspaper every day.
1101964
Yes, you can clean it with a gentle detergent and water. Make sure to dry it well when you are done.
1567537
No, I take the top of the cage apart once a week to wash the grate.very light and easy to do tho.
1253152
lol. You will have to continue using windex mixed with ammonia to clean it. I had to spray it on several times and scrubbed very hard to get it all off.
244360
I own an aquarium cleaning and maintenance service, I use this stuff all the time and If I have to clean the inside of a tank with it, I let it dry for about 24 hours just to make sure that it's okay. These fish or whatever else we have are very sensitive creatures. Also I have found that the "Viva" paper towels used with this help the cleaning process a lot more than other towels.
179854
I have four parrots and find the steamer will loosen the poop but needs some scrubbing to remove it. It's not a real quick and easy fix but like using steam and hot water to clean rather than chemicals.
1467716
You really don't have to clean it but you can use light soap and water mixed and just pour it through and rinse it out thoroughly that's it.
2048292
I've never needed to. Cleanup is easy! Fill it part way with water and a couple drops of dish soap, run on mix for 30 sec, rinse. All clean!
1780479
Yes... I simply rinse it after each use... Really easy and not much trouble......
1146951
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.
1202428
There is no need to clean the unit after every use if you do not choose to, though I would reccomend cleaning intermittently to maintain cleanliness and maintaining the unit. I am not clear on why some find it so difficult as I have no issues cleaning mine.