Cleaning Products?

[Aubrey]

I know I've been starting several threads, but I'm full of questions. I hope I'm not driving you all mad! I want to keep Leto safe.

I understand I'm not supposed to use bleach. But how does everyone disinfect there counters and sink? What do you use for toilets and tub? I'd really appreciate brand names or links!

Thanks for you time and knowledge

 

[greys4u]

I use steam to clean bathrooms, cages, etc. I also use natural products for the rest. Any chemical is bad for birds, their respiratory system is very delicate

 

[Clueless]

Vinegar and baking soda. I do occasionally use Lysol wipes in kitchen

 

[Mr Peepers]

I use white vinegar and baking soda for sinks tubs etc, I have a hand held steam cleaner for counter tops and stoves/ovens and any other area of the house needing serious cleaning. The steamer cleans the dirt off every/any surface and disinfects with the heat of the steam.
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[Aubrey]

I use steam to clean bathrooms, cages, etc. I also use natural products for the rest. Any chemical is bad for birds, their respiratory system is very delicate

When you say natural products do you also mean vinegar and baking soda?

 

[Aubrey]

Vinegar and baking soda. I do occasionally use Lysol wipes in kitchen

I use white vinegar and baking soda for sinks tubs etc, I have a hand held steam cleaner for counter tops and stoves/ovens and any other area of the house needing serious cleaning. The steamer cleans the dirt off every/any surface and disinfects with the heat of the steam.
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What ratio of vinegar to baking soda do you use? Do you use this in the toilet too?

 

[Mr Peepers]

What ratio of vinegar to baking soda do you use? Do you use this in the toilet too?

I just throw in a 1/4 cup of baking soda in the tub and add a little less than 1/4 cup of vinegar as it will bubble up if you use too much vinegar and you need to have a paste of baking soda to scrub the walls of the tub with so don't overdo it. Some people don't like to use vinegar so you can use lemon juice instead its just more expensive then vinegar.

I usually use the steamer to clean the toilet but I also use alka seltzer denture tablets in between heavy cleanings, just pop a couple of them in the bowl and let them bubble and clean the bowl as I wipe down the outside with a little baking soda and a slightly damp cloth with a little vinegar.
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[greys4u]

I use Dragonfly Organics, they are safe to use around birds and a organic disinfectant wipes. With dragonfly they don't one for dusting: but you can spray a cloth then dust

 

[Clueless]

I have a cheap spray bottle from the dollar store I have straight vinegar in. Just sprinkle a little baking soda where you need scrubbing power at and spritz the vinegar on.

I also have a steamer I use. For the toilet I'm bad, I use regular toilet bowl cleaner since I keep birds in their cages and babies aren't at the house when I clean.

 

[Wasabisaurus]

I use the blue Dawn on just about every washable surface. Hubby has respiratory issues, so I have to be careful for both him and the birds.

 

[Aubrey]

I'm loving everyone's ideas and suggestions!

 

[Hankmacaw]

F-10 is by far the best disinfectant and the company also has a cleaner. Just looking at the price it looks expensive, but it lasts forever because of the dilutions.
F10 Biocare Veterinary Disinfectant and Cleaner|Effective against PBFD

I use Dawn (the blue w/o antibacterial additive) for general cleaning.

 

[Aubrey]

F-10 is by far the best disinfectant and the company also has a cleaner. Just looking at the price it looks expensive, but it lasts forever because of the dilutions.
F10 Biocare Veterinary Disinfectant and Cleaner|Effective against PBFD

I use Dawn (the blue w/o antibacterial additive) for general cleaning.

That F10 looks fabulous I'm ordering it tomorrow!

 

[Hankmacaw]

That's great. It is the only disinfectant that addresses so many fungi/bacteria and molds. I'm sure you will be pleased with it.