Clean Ceramic Birdbath

Scrub the basin with the scrubbing brush to remove the grime residue some stains will still remain.

Clean ceramic birdbath.

Resin glazed ceramic glass and metal baths are relatively easy to clean because of their harder surface. Leave the bath to soak for 10 to 15 minutes. After making sure there are no birds around empty the birdbath basin. Pull the bag thoroughly over the basin and down the pedestal so it will not blow away in a breeze.

Use a solution of one part distilled white vinegar to nine parts water to scrub the birdbath thoroughly. If you are cleaning a ground bath weigh the bag down along the edges to keep it in place. Cement makes cleaning bird baths difficult the material itself is either too dense to allow for anything to be absorbed or the finish as in the case of glazed ceramic prevents substances from penetrating into the material. Tom178gn keep your flying bird friends clean and your garden looking great with this bird bath.

If your bird bath is positioned within garden plantings or on the lawn remove the basin and wash it in a spot where the bleach will not strike plants or grass. Keep in mind the water will be hot so use caution and care. Use the highest pressure on your hose attachment to remove as much of the debris and grit as you can from the bird bath. Refill the bird bath with water above the stain lines.

If necessary you can leave the bird bath to soak for far longer but for thorough cleaning a minimum of 10 minutes is recommended. Scrub with a bleach solution. Very dirty bird baths may need longer soaking to be fully clean. Remove any large deposits of spilled seed feces debris or other contaminants.

Extremely dirty bird baths may need longer soaking to be fully clean. Create a bleach solution made from 1 part chlorine bleach mixed with 9 parts water. Scrub the basin lip and any area of the birdbath where the birds can land perch drink or bathe. Next mix a cleaning solution.

This durable ceramic birdbath features a glazed ceramic look that will look great in any environment. I heat 8 cups of water in the microwave and pour it into a clean plastic container. This is a great time to refill or clean birdfeeders make hummingbird nectar check a birdhouse or tend to other birdy tasks in the backyard. Dump out any old stagnant water.

The bleach solution sanitizes the birdbath and removes algae and other substances.