I like it but how do I clean it?
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Good question, Deb Potts. Typically, I just let the birds eat everything and then periodically hose it off. The feeder is, of course, out of doors 24/7 and subject to the weather. And birds, of course, not only carry bacteria, but if they perch above the feeder, they have been know to leave certain types of deposits. So, it is pretty difficult to keep this, or any other feeder, totally clean. I would simply hose it off periodically, making sure that the feeder tube is also sprayed to clear out any the old seed that can be reasonably removed. This is a good, sturdy feeder which keeps the bigger birds out while allowing the smaller ones to feed pretty much undisturbed.
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Good question, Deb Potts. Typically, I just let the birds eat everything and then periodically hose it off. The feeder is, of course, out of doors 24/7 and subject to the weather. And birds, of course, not only carry bacteria, but if they perch above the feeder, they have been know to leave certain types of deposits.So, it is pretty difficult to keep this, or any other feeder, totally clean. I would simply hose it off periodically, making sure that the feeder tube is also sprayed to clear out any the old seed that can be reasonably removed. This is a good, sturdy feeder which keeps the bigger birds out while allowing the smaller ones to feed pretty much undisturbed. Good question, Deb Potts. Typically, I just let the birds eat everything and then periodically hose it off. The feeder is, of course, out of doors 24/7 and subject to the weather. And birds, of course, not only carry bacteria, but if they perch above the feeder, they have been know to leave certain types of deposits.So, it is pretty difficult to keep this, or any other feeder, totally clean. I would simply hose it off periodically, making sure that the feeder tube is also sprayed to clear out any the old seed that can be reasonably removed. This is a... » Read More Good question, Deb Potts. Typically, I just let the birds eat everything and then periodically hose it off. The feeder is, of course, out of doors 24/7 and subject to the weather. And birds, of course, not only carry bacteria, but if they perch above the feeder, they have been know to leave certain types of deposits.So, it is pretty difficult to keep this, or any other feeder, totally clean. I would simply hose it off periodically, making sure that the feeder tube is also sprayed to clear out any the old seed that can be reasonably removed. This is a good, sturdy feeder which keeps the bigger birds out while allowing the smaller ones to feed pretty much undisturbed. « Show Less
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I use a bird feeder brush that looks like a baby bottle brush only stiffer. This breaks up any clumped seed; then I hose it off and let it dry thoroughly before refilling. If you have squirrel problems, they will very quickly chew off the rubber stopper and the top rim of the plastic tube.
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The wire cage has screws on the bottom up into the tubular part of the feeder, making it possible to remove the cage and access the tubular part to scrub and soak the inside for a good, thorough cleaning.
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Hello Katie,You can clean it with soft wiping cloth.Please feel free to contact us back for any further query.
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Hold it on its side, soap up a sponge, wipe it, and then rinse it off. You must keep holding the Microhearth on its side
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You can only surface clean it; however, mine has not developed any odor or stains. I do clean it with the petvac attachment on my vacuum.
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Honestly I have never had to clean it. Im thinking a heavy duty degreaser or some type of acid base cleaner might do the trick. Maybe even bleach and let it soak. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Almost four years running nonstop and its still going strong.
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I let it dry, then use a stiff bristle brush to clean it.After that, I run it thru my washer with light detergent on a gentle cycle and let it air dry.
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I clean it with a soft cloth and dish soap. I run it through dishwadher about every third use. This has worked well for me.
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Don't take i apart to clean it, just put hot water & soap in a pan/cup and blend it for a few seconds then rinse and dry (unplug to dry!!).
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I get a little , wet plastic brush and scrub and then wipe it clean after it has cooled off of course. It cleans easily
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I clean it with soap & water, with a plain water rinse after that (not even after every use, depending on what I have used it for). I also wipe it down once in a while with the mineral oil. I've had this board for quite a while now, I use it daily & it is still as beautiful as the day I received it. The mineral oil really helps keep it clean.
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I usually just breathe on it and then polish it of with a towel. Works great! If the kids were using it with jelly fingers *sigh* I use a damp cloth to clean it off (without any cleaner or soap).
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Clean with if only a little finger. Also I use it because there is just a good brush. I hope and brush is attached. I am not yet wash because the outside is clean
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You can either soak it soapy water and scrub it with a brush or wash it in the dishwasher.
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You really don't have to clean it but you can use light soap and water mixed and just pour it through and rinse it out thoroughly that's it.
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I wash mine like so: tilt it and keep it looking (bristles) down under the pouring lukewarm water and using shampoo to wash it. Wash out the shampoo thoroughly and then gently squeeze the bristles to get some of the water out, dab it on a clean towel, and just let it air dry.
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I just wipe mine with hot water and a bit of dish soap. Be sure to allow to dry it completely before storing it away, or it may start to mold.
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Dry cleaning is best. And try not to iron it , it'll get shiny and reflective. I wash it in cold water and hang it out to dry