Keeping feeders clean is an important part of feeder maintenance. Clean and sanitize your feeders on a regular basis. This can be every few weeks or more frequently.
List of supplies needed to clean your bird feeder:
Gloves
Tubs/Containers
Dish Soap
Tube Feeder Brush
Scrub Brush
Rag
Bleach – regular household bleach
Measuring Cup
Steps to Properly Clean Your Bird Feeder:
Discard old food and debris from the feeder
Fill tub/container with water and some dish soap
Thoroughly scrub the feeder with brushes/rags
Thoroughly rinse all parts
Use a tub/container to create a bleach solution of nine (9) parts water to one (1) part bleach
Soak feeder for a few minutes rotating it to submerge all parts
Remove from bleach solution and thoroughly rinse all parts