Bird droppings pose health risks due to pathogens like Salmonella and E. coli. Luckily, following these steps you can clean up the mess responsibly.
The first step is to prepare. Mix 1 cup bleach in 1 gallon water as a disinfectant. Also, gather protective equipment including gloves, masks, and eyewear. Get paper towels, a scraper, dustpan and brush, and wet/dry vacuum.
After preparing, remove debris. Carefully scrape up droppings with the dustpan and brush, then bag droppings.Alternatively, wet droppings before vacuuming to control dust.Spray remaining droppings with disinfectant.Let sit 10 minutes.
Next, scrub the affected area. Spray the surface like ground, deck, or sidingwith disinfectant.Use a brush or firm broom to scrub.Saturate porous surfaces thoroughly into crevices.
Then, rinse the surface with water. This removes debris and ensures disinfectant penetrates.Reapply disinfectant and let sit 10 minutes to disinfect properly.
Afterwards, air dry the surface completely.While drying, seal openings birds use to prevent future contaminations.Disinfect tools right after use.
In summary, follow these steps carefully with proper equipment and disinfectant to clean up droppings safely and responsibly. However, for large amounts of these, consider hiring professional companies experienced with humane, exclusion methods.
Key steps:
•Prepare: mix disinfectant solution and gather supplies
•Remove debris: scrape up and bag, then vacuum wet droppings
•Scrub the affected area:spray and scrub the surface thoroughly
•Rinse and reapply disinfectant: ensure proper penetration and saturation
•Air dry the surface: seal openings to prevent future incidents
This process will safely eliminate health risks from bird ones in an ethical, effective manner.