As we progress into late fall and begin to see rainy days with greater frequency, feeders can quickly become funky. Fortunately, we have what you need to get your feeder good and clean again!
What we most commonly recommend for deep cleaning feeders is Dawn and warm soapy water. As long as you rinse everything well, it is completely safe for the birds and very effective at breaking through the grime. Our favorite tool for cleaning feeders is the Songbird Essentials Best Long Brush. Measuring in at 24 inches in length, this brush is the perfect tool for almost all tube feeders that we have in stock. Its flexible but strong nylon bristles are enough to tackle most any mess, especially with the aid of a little soap and hot water.
$12
Songbird Essentials Best Long Brush
If you don’t need a brush quite that large, we also have the Songbird Essentials Best Hummer Brush in stock. Don’t let the name fool you though; this 8.5 inch brush is great for a wide variety of applications from bird feeders to bird baths.
$11
Songbird Essentials Best Hummer Brush
Once you’ve got your feeder looking clean again, it’s important to make sure it is thoroughly dry throughout before you put seed into it. Putting seed into a wet feeder can lead to the potential for mold, and then you will be right back where you started. While repetition is great for learning to take apart and put feeders back together quickly, we can agree that there are more fun ways to spend your afternoon, so that is why it is important to make sure all parts are good and dry before getting your feeder reassembled and full of seed.
A final note… If you are struggling with getting your feeder put back together, or, have the dreaded left over pieces, we are more than happy to help walk you through the reassembly of your feeder. For you Squirrel Buster owners out there, Brome Bird Care (the company that makes Squirrel Buster) has a series of videos on Youtube detailing how to disassemble and reassemble your feeder.