How to Sterilize Wooden Perches for Birds
A wooden perch gives your bird a pleasant place to sit and also adds a natural element to your bird's cage. Wooden perches are not, however, as easy to disinfect and clean as plastic or metal perches are. If you have a wooden perch in your bird's cage, clean it on a regular basis to ensure that it does not spread diseases or become rotted over time.
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Instructions
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Mix a solution that is 1 part bleach and 10 parts water in a bucket and scrub the wooden perch using a nylon brush and the bleach solution.
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Rinse the scrubbed wooden perch with the clean boiled water and allow it to dry completely.
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Cover the surface of a cookie sheet with a sheet of aluminum foil.
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Place the perch on the cookie sheet and bake in the oven at 250 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 1 hour. This kills off any bacteria in the perch.
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Tips & Warnings
Use sandpaper to remove any stubborn stains or spots of fecal matter.
Some commercial wood items are dishwasher safe and may be cleaned in the dishwasher. Check the label for the perch before washing it in the dishwasher.
References
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