bluedawg Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Thought some here might be interested to know that, as per my microbiology experiment, there is far less bacteria in Parrot poop than is on your kitchen sponge. In fact last week I took samples from Parrot Poop, Kitchen Sponge, Bottom of my shoe and under my finger nail as well as nose and throat cultures, and this week after a week in the incubator the culture which showed the least growth was Parrot Poop Hurray for Parrot Poop! So you would do better to wash your dished with poop than with an old kitchen sponge. I can post a pic of the petri dish next week if anyone is interested to see Here's an enviro friendly method to kill those pesky bacteria on your kitchen sponge: Soak your sponge for at least 5 minutes in full-strength white vinegar — overnight is even better. Then, let the sponge air-dry — in the sun, if possible. The vinegar method kills 99.6% of bacteria from sponges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 We fued over this in our house. Wife hates sponges. I like to microwave the sponges. What do you think about microwaved sponges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedawg Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 That is supposed to be the best way to go... The microwave method kills 99.9% of bacteria, except I don't use Microwaves... I'm leary of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezron Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 This is so good to know. You must be a scientist too! I stopped using a microwave in 2010. Initially, it was tough, but I am totally used to it now. It just takes a few more minutes to heat up dinner in the oven. I wash all my dishes by hand using a sponge-topped soap wand. It is just me in the house and I tend to use the same dishes over and over, so I never have enough to run the dishwasher. I have never have sterilized the sponge, and i would hate to think what is growing on it! I use vinegar (organic) in my laundry to allow for better cleaning with my alkaline water. I guess i will start soaking my dish wand sponge in it too. It is truly a wonder cleaner. I clean my white sinks with baking soda and hydrogen peroxide and a little vinegar too. They are SO white! I have never had whiter sinks since I switched from toxic cleaners to simple ingredients. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezron Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Another thing to think about is the sterilizing properties of full sun! I get local spring water in glass bottles that i reuse. I set them out in the sun and I bet that kills just about everything! Haven't tested it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedawg Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Chezron, That Sun thing is interesting... I will look into that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedawg Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Chezron... Found this article http://www.rsc.org/Publishing/ChemTech/Volume/2009/03/solar_power_kills_bacteria.asp Looks like the Sun does kill bacteria. I am glad you are using glass though - Those people in developing countries leaving plastic bottles of water out in direct sun for hours have a whole different group of contaminants to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Thought some here might be interested to know that, as per my microbiology experiment, there is far less bacteria in Parrot poop than is on your kitchen sponge. In fact last week I took samples from Parrot Poop, Kitchen Sponge, Bottom of my shoe and under my finger nail as well as nose and throat cultures, and this week after a week in the incubator the culture which showed the least growth was Parrot Poop Hurray for Parrot Poop! So you would do better to wash your dished with poop than with an old kitchen sponge. I can post a pic of the petri dish next week if anyone is interested to see Here's an enviro friendly method to kill those pesky bacteria on your kitchen sponge: Soak your sponge for at least 5 minutes in full-strength white vinegar — overnight is even better. Then, let the sponge air-dry — in the sun, if possible. The vinegar method kills 99.6% of bacteria from sponges. ::Hurray for Parrot Poop! So you would do better to wash your dished with poop than with an old kitchen sponge.::: Oh gee, this is so exciting!!!!!! hmmm lets see, tonight we''ll have lasagna with a side dish of parrot poop plus a white vinegar dipping sauce for the organic garlic bread. My mouth is watering. I simply can't wait.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedawg Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Hmmm... Do I detect a tad bit of sarcasm in your response Dave? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Sarcasm? Dave? Surely not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Dose parrot poop come in suds and suds-less ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SullysMom Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Wow! Thanks for sharing! Great info! I'll be sure to share this info with the hubby next time Sully decides he poop on him lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 This is just what I needed. Ammo for my argument that it's ok for the birds to be pooping in the sink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytness Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 We nuke our sponge in the microwave, plus throw it into the dishwasher. I'd love to see your petri dish images! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedawg Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Oh yes, I have a taker! I will take some pictures on Saturday and share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytness Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I'm an RN, so I love seeing stuff like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Hmmm... Do I detect a tad bit of sarcasm in your response Dave? Listen, you're disturbing me right now. I'll answer later. I'm in the middle of eating a Red Poop Souffle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat Birds Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I would like to see the pictures too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SullysMom Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I third that! Would love to see those images! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhouse Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 All those who voted to see the pics... take it back before you see something you can't un-see. Trust me! And once it's too late, & you can never again look at a sponge w/o cringing a little, my humble suggestion is to use a dish cloth/rag from then on. They rinse & dry very well, so they aren't the little germ incubators that sponges are. You almost wash them clean by hand after each use. Periodic soak in a little vinegar & a bit of time in the sun to disinfect. No poop to settle in the bottom of the washing machine. No poop in the dishwasher. And no cross contamination w/human food clean up if you use a different one for the birdie clean up & another for the people food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I want pics of the red poop souffle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Paper towels and vinegar water. Off the roll, a sprites of vinegar water, dab, dab in the trash. A second round to make sure all is clean and job is done. Cheap, sanitary and easy. Everyone is happy in the kingdom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I'm with luvparrots! Paper towels to clean bowls I chase the kitchen sink with chlorox. Lets gross Dave out as best as we can! I too would LOVE to see your petrie dish...Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytness Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Yep. I clean their bowls with paper towels as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 You all must go through a ton of paper towels. I HATE going to Costco and buying their mega-size paper towel and toilet paper bundles and they're gone in a couple of weeks. Reusable is the way for me. I'll nuke my sponges/dish cloths, which is what I've been doing for years. Wife otoh plows through enough paper products for a family of 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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