How to Clean Bird Toys

Cleaning bird toys and perches is just as important as cleaning the cage, but it is sometimes overlooked. With a few easy steps and tips, cleaning your birds toys will be quick and simple.

Things You'll Need

  • Dish soap
  • Bird toy cleaner
  • Scrub brush or sponge
  • Towel or paper towels
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Instructions

    • 1

      Remove the toys and perches from the bird cage. It may be necessary to remove the bird from the cage to get the toys, if the bird is possessive.

    • 2

      Using a paper towel or dry scrub brush, brush or wipe off any solid, hard, encrusted droppings or shell casings that might be sticking to the toys and perches.

    • 3

      Fill a cleaning bowl with hot water and a drop of dish soap. Or, fill the bowl with a bird toy cleaning and disinfecting solution.

    • 4

      Place toys and perches in bowl of hot water and dish soap. Let them soak for 2 to 5 minutes, depending on how long they have been soiled.

    • 5

      Using another paper towel, scrub brush or a sponge scrub the toys and perches completely clean.

    • 6

      Rinse the toys and perches thoroughly with very hot water. Make sure to rinse all soap or cleaner residue off the toys and perches to prevent the bird from getting a case of diarrhea.

    • 7

      Set toys and perches on a clean paper towel or clean towel to dry. They could also be set in a dish drying rack. The toys and perches need to be completely dry before putting them back in the cage with the bird.