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Keeping Your Bird Bath Clean and Bird-Friendly

Author: FeatheredFriend May 26, 2009

If you’re a dedicated bird lover, it’s likely that you’ve either purchased or been given any number of bird baths. And these certainly make lovely accents to any backyard. Not only can you enjoy the birds that will splash, play, and bathe in these products, but many of them are pieces of art in and of themselves. To that end, you’re sure to want to keep every bird bath looking its best by regularly cleaning it.

But you have to make sure that you clean these bird baths in such a way that it will still remain safe for the birds. Clean out the water frequently, as stagnant water might promote mold growth. This, in turn, could be harmful for the birds. Also make sure that you don’t use any harsh chemicals, as this too could be harmful or even lethal to some of your feathered friends. With that in mind, consider accompanying every bird bath gift with a scrub brush and some cleaning solution designed specifically for bird baths.


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