Dishwasher

[fairymyst78]

Ok I have been reading up to get myself prepared for "parrot" proofing my home by August when I bring my new baby grey home. I am a little confused on the dishwasher though...Can I still use it? Is the soap detergent safe in it? I am so worried about bad fumes killing my bird and honestly can't find an answer to this. I know it is bad for the bird to ingest the detergent but is it dangerous to use the dishwasher with a bird in the home? If so, what can I use in the dishwasher that is safe?

[siobha9]

I use one. I never thought about the possibility of it being dangerous. No harm to my birds! Anybody else???

[fairymyst78]

OK, I have found a product line that include dishwasher soap they say is safe for use around pets and even birds, anyone else use this, or heard of it being safe forsure?

http://www.yahwehsaliveandwell.com/biokleen.html<br><br>Post edited by: fairymyst78, at: 2008/04/18 21:29

[Dave007]

What does a dishwasher have to do with parrots? If the bird hasn't been bathed in more than a week and you put the bird in the dishwasher, make sure you use the rinse cycle.<br><br>Post edited by: Dave007, at: 2008/04/18 21:43

[Johnny]

Depends on a lot of different factors. People have a way of throwing everthing in it. Things that make a difference: detergent, rince stuff, materials that are porous, and who knows what. I can't see using one of them for such any easy job.

[siobha9]

Dave007 wrote:

If the bird hasn't been bathed in more than a week and you put the bird in the dishwasher, make sure you use the rinse cycle

 

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[lovemyGreys]

fairymyst78 I wouldnt worry to much

 

Dave your a hoot :laugh:

[fairymyst78]

OK, I was concerned, since last night when we ran the dishwasher I noticed a bleach type smell..wanted to make sure.

:cheer: DAVE, that was funny!

[Lovelylew]

LOL LOL - Dave, you're too funny! LOL LOL I'm still giggling over that one! LOL - I run my dishwasher and I have two cockatiels and now an African Grey, no problem whatsoever. I spray air freshener in the bathroom off my kitchen, and that's not a problem either, as long as you don't spray it directly near them. Have a great weekend! {Feel-good-00020069}

[casper]

Sorry cant help with this one. My dishwasher is called Dave and I have been married to him for 15 years! He doesnt give off to many dangerous fumes lol:laugh: Dont think I would worry to much about this though.

[fairymyst78]

I have cockatiels as well, and they have never had a problem. But I had not realized how many things I use in this house that I should not around birds, until I started reading these boards and what not.

I burn Partylite candles LOTS, I think that is the one thing I will have to give up that I am actually bummed about. Oh and I have plug ins air fresheners too! At least I know now! Thank you everyone for your help!

[lovemyGreys]

{Feel-good-0002006E} Geez are all you guys on funny & wit pills this evening :pinch: :silly: :blink:

[judygram]

Well I guess that is one way to bathe your bird, just run them thru the rinse cycle,:woohoo: that Dave is a hoot all right.

 

I don't think we have anything to worry about when using our dishwashers, frankly I never gave it any thought.

 

I couldn't live without my dishwasher, unlike Caroline my dishwasher requires electricity.:laugh:

[lovemyGreys]

Yep scented candles & plug in air fresheners are a no no im afraid.

[Talon]

This is funny! But all kidding aside. Dishwashers using dish washing soap is fine. I run mine at night when Talon is upstairs in her sleep cage, so no problems.

[casper]

No electricity needed Judy, cattle prod works fine :laugh:

[lovemyGreys]

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[judygram]

I hear ya Caroline:woohoo: :laugh:

[danmcq]

Oh Jesus, this is a funny thread, Dave and Casper, your both a HOOT!!