PekingeseMama Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 I keep cleaning my birds cages with a little dishsoap and warm water on a rag....but I need something stronger for the CAG's large cage, and larger messes! What is safe to use? I don't see any special bird cage cleaners at the pet stores near me. What does everyone else use?<br><br>Post edited by: PekingeseMama, at: 2009/02/05 19:03
PekingeseMama Posted February 6, 2009 Author Posted February 6, 2009 Oops, sorry that was so big....I'm still learning how to post photos here!
Sallas Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 I know many people use vinegar and water mixture.
PekingeseMama Posted February 6, 2009 Author Posted February 6, 2009 Thanks, Sallas. I'll have to try that, too.
KimmieB Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 I too use dishsoap and scrub the cage down. Afterwards I use good ole vinegar and water and wipe the cage dry.
judygram Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 I have also used a product called "Poop Off" that works fairly well, it comes in a spray bottle with a brush on top and also in single use wipes but you can't beat the price of vinegar and water.
BaxtersMom Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 I started off using soap & water mixture, then rinsing it off and I had no problems. I have now switched to vinegar and water because like Judy said, You can't beat the price:laugh: I also use the "poop off" One tip I got from my bird store was to put a piece of wax paper down under the newspaper or what ever you use in the areas they poop the most or hotspots as she called them. This will keep the cage protected so it wont wear through the powder coating. When I got Baxter my grey he came with his cage and I noticed that the powder coating was worn through to the metal in a couple spots where he went to the bathroom and now I realize this is why. He has a new cage now but and I always put the wax paper down now because the poop cant seep through it. I know thats not what this post was about but thought it was a good tip to share;)
PekingeseMama Posted February 6, 2009 Author Posted February 6, 2009 That's a good idea about the wax paper! I'll have to try that. Thanks everyone!
jhhuhma Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 I know this is off of your topic as well but I love your pekeginese, I had one for 19 years he was the love of my life. They say they are not good with kids but mine was around my kids and a whole daycare those kids when I wasn't looking would drag the poor thing around by his tail (when caught they got in lots of trouble) but that dogs was put through the mill and was a saint. His name was Peke, I miss him sooooooo much.. Anyway I know that was off the subject but I don't see these dogs very much.
redkim Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 I use a product called AviClean and am completely sold on it! Totally safe, I just spray it on wait a few seconds and wipe it off - no scrubbing even on dried poop and food. No rinsing and it's pretty cheap. I spray it on with a foaming sprayer which helps me use even less and it is a lifesaver, no elbow grease required. http://www.avitec.com/AviClean-no-rinse-cage-and-aviary-cleaner-p/avc.htm
Carolyn Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 Good old white vinegar and warm water is what we use, does the trick and is a cheap cleaner and safe. Carolyn & Mika
PekingeseMama Posted February 7, 2009 Author Posted February 7, 2009 jhhuhma wrote: I know this is off of your topic as well but I love your pekeginese, I had one for 19 years he was the love of my life. They say they are not good with kids but mine was around my kids and a whole daycare those kids when I wasn't looking would drag the poor thing around by his tail (when caught they got in lots of trouble) but that dogs was put through the mill and was a saint. His name was Peke, I miss him sooooooo much.. Anyway I know that was off the subject but I don't see these dogs very much. Thank you so much! There's really nothing like a Pekingese, they steal your heart! It sounds like your little Peke was a treasure! I have 3 Peke's, and they each have their own personality and temperment...they're so loving and gentle with my 3 kids! And you're right about not seeing the Pekingese breed very often. Thanks again for your message!
Tycos_mom Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 I just love the pics of your dogs. Ialso use vinagar and water to clean my birds cages ialso have a steam cleaner that I also find helps allot with cleaning the real tough stuff. It's also good for sterilizing after you scrub the steam kills any germs or bacteria that may be left behind
Perrinbird Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 I've used both Poop-Off and AviClean and definitely think the AviClean works a little better. The wax paper is a great idea! Thanks for sharing.
judygram Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 I know this is off the topic but cute dogs especially the last shot, thanks for sharing them with us.
Luvparrots Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 Vinegar and water are my cleaning supplies. Love your Pekingese babies. I have a pug which I totally adore.
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