Things You'll Need:
- newspaper
- water
- sponge
- vinegar
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Step 1
Move the bird. If your bird behaves well, you can just set it somewhere to play. If not, you may want to have a spare cage to keep your bird in while you clean the main cage. The holding cage can be small, as the bird won’t be in it for long.
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Step 2
Remove all toys, perches and dishes from the cage.
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Step 3
You cage should have a removable tray in the bottom. Clean this first. Use hot water and a scrub sponge to remove all feces. Dry it well and replace the newspaper. Do not use cob or shredded litter; they are not good for your pet.
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Step 4
Clean the rest of the cage with a mix of hot water and a little vinegar. Do not use soap! Birds chew a lot, and use their mouths to aid climbing. Soap is toxic. Be sure you scrub off all feces, and clean every surface. Allow to air dry or towel off.
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Step 5
Clean all toys and perches with hot water and a little vinegar. If the toy has rope parts or other bits that will absorb liquid, blow dry them after cleaning so they don’t get musty. Replace perch covers as needed.
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Step 6
Clean dishes with plain hot water. If the food or water dishes have angled corners, use a toothbrush to scrub out any build-up. Scald the brush after, and keep it only for this use. Never use it for anything else.
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Step 7
Reassemble the cage, replace all items, and put your bird back inside.
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Step 8
Be sure you don’t forget to clean toys and perches that are kept outside the cage.
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Step 9
While you’re cleaning, inspect toys for damage, and remove or replace them if needed.
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Step 10
Clean the tray of the cage no less than once a week, dishes daily, and the whole cage at least once a month.
