Making a house bird safe?

[Animal lover35]

I wanted to know how to make my house bird safe as I might be getting two cockatiels soon. In my house we have a cat so I want to know what to do with her when the birds are out that is not locking her in a room? I also want to know how to get Teflon out of my house and I want to know is there any other dangerous cleaning chemicals?

 

[Nobirby]

I use stainless steel cookware. As far as the things the birds touch, I clean with only very hot water. I figure, better safe than sorry. My mom had several cats when she had her conure. He did not fly, but held his own with the one cat who loved to play with him. The cat, who was declawed, would bat him gently off the arm of the couch onto the cushions. The bird would climb back up to cuss the cat out. But of course the cat had cut and run as soon as she had knocked the bird down. Good luck with yours.

 

[Animal lover35]

any particular cleaning supplies I should worry about?

 

[painesgrey]

It's best to assume that something is not safe until it can be proven otherwise. I do most of my cleaning with a 50/50 vinegar-water solution. Anything that requires a harsher or specialized cleaning product is done outside or in a well-ventilated room well away from the birds. Things like aerosols, air fresheners, and candles are a no-no. Some people get away with using mild bleach solutions for cleaning, but it's not something that I've ever felt comfortable with.

As for cookware, I use ceramic, stainless, and cast iron. I haven't cooked with non-stick since I brought my first bird home. When shopping, you want to make sure that whatever you buy is PFOA and PTFE free.

 

[Zara]

Have you checked out Safety Avenue | Avian Avenue Parrot Forum ?
This is also a good link: Household products that may contain PTFE | Avian Avenue Parrot Forum

I do most of my cleaning with a 50/50 vinegar-water solution.

I also make my own cleaners. I use different recipes for different cleaners. It´s better for people too, not just our birds

 

[Spirit Warrior]

For cleaning i use proper bird safe cage disinfection from pet store

 

[Teckechick]

We use a vinegar water solution also! I also use F10 for the deep cleaning once a month.