Cleaning House Habits?

[Hailey S]

So anyone who has larger birds, especially the powder down birds like cockatoos, probably know how much dander happens EVERYWHERE. Everywhere I turn there's either a down feather or a small pile of dandruff and fluff. I clean a few times a week and it still manages to clog up heaters and fans and whatnot. Anyone who owns a powder down have any tips, tricks, or cleaning advice? Mr. Jolly already gets a shower about every other day, but still takes it as a personal challenge to shed more. So far the cleaning consists of Birch (my parakeet) and Jolly (Triton cockatoo) being cleaned twice a week to their cages and also the whole room being sprayed down at the same time (don't like dusting since it kicks up too much dander. I already dont like using the vacuum but it must be done so any other anti dusting tactics would be great).
Just figured this would be a good place to ask

 

[zERo/]

I use an air purifier, it helps collect some of the dust from the cockatiels. Not much you can do I guess, other than sweeping and wiping down surfaces with a wet paper towel!

 

[TikiMyn]

Perhaps a really powerful vacuum? I have to shop vacs and love them, they suck up anything. Not too sure if that is any use for you, but thought I would mention. I really can’t imagine having birds that dusty, hope you figure out something to make cleaning more easy!

 

[MommyBird]

Get a few really good HEPA air filters

 

[Kiwi's Dad]

Here are some really good purifiers:
Rabbit Air
Oransi

 

[Toy]

An air purifier right next to the birds cage will help. It should be a 3-5 stage HEPA.

 

[faislaq]

It's not helpful in preventing dust, but when I clean I've been getting a lot of use out of my leftover masks.

 

[ode.to.parrots]

Air purifier is absolutely the way to go.

To any bird keeper, I would list a strong air purifier as a MUST BUY!

We bought one when we moved into our house, and I wish we had bought it sooner! Every time my birds fly a lap around the room, the air purifier kicks into high gear.

 

[Shannan]

the vacuum cleaner is your best friend. It really makes a difference.