Tips for Cleaning a Bird Bath

Janice Ruesch of Farport, New York, says, “I clean my bird baths many times during the summer, but it seems like they’re not actually getting clean. What is the proper way to clean a bird bath?”

Depending on the material your bird bath is made from, a mixture of water and bleach can be an effective cleaning solution. If you’re in doubt about how well the material will hold up, be sure to test a small area first before cleaning the whole bird bath.

Steps for Cleaning a Concrete Bird Bath

1. If the bird bath is made of concrete, empty out the water.
2. Using a hose with a high-pressure nozzle, spray off any built up algae or dirt.
3. Add water to the bird bath until it’s almost full. Then add 1 to 1 1/2 cups of bleach.
4. Cover the entire bath with a black trash bag to prevent any birds from getting to the bleach water.
5. Allow it to soak for 10 to 15 minutes.
6. Remove the plastic bag.
7. Carefully drain the bleach water mixture in a safe area.
8. Then rinse the bath for a few minutes with fresh water until you can no longer detect the smell of bleach.

Cleaning With Vinegar

You can also freshen up your backyard bird bath in a snap with vinegar. Just rinse off the surface and scrub out the basin with nine parts water to one part vinegar.

How to Prevent Algae Growth

Changing the water in your bird bath every few days will help keep algae from growing. This makes it easier to clean in the long run.

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