Besides being unsightly, bird droppings also contain high acidity and dry quickly, making them difficult to clean. If left untreated, bird droppings can harden on surfaces and cause problems. If you experience a bird droppings “accident”, it is best to treat it as soon as possible and use the gentlest method possible to remove all the droppings.
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Method 1 of 4: Cleaning the Upholstery and Carpet
Step 1. Wipe the dirty part
Use a warm, damp cloth to wipe the bird droppings a few times to get rid of the biggest droppings. Because carpets and upholstery are specially made, a lot of bird droppings will collect and harden on top of the fibers making them easy to clean. Using a pinching motion, use a damp cloth to wipe the dirt off the carpet or upholstery.
Step 2. Spray a cleaning product for upholstery or carpet cleaner
Depending on the type of surface being cleaned and the material it is made of, it is best to purchase a special cleaner that is guaranteed to be safe on fabric surfaces. Most standard carpet cleaners or all-purpose household cleaners are mild enough for any type of carpet, and foamed upholstery cleaners can be purchased at the supermarket or pharmacy. Spray enough to cover the remaining marks.
If you don't have a special carpet cleaner, it's a good idea to mix a mild solution consisting of a mild detergent, vinegar, and warm water
Step 3. Let the cleaner start working on the dirt
Leave the cleanser on for 2-3 minutes. The chemicals in the cleaner will start eating the hardened stain, making it easier to wipe off later.
Step 4. Wipe off any remaining dirt
Use a damp cloth to wipe the dirt again. The stain removal power of the cleaner combined with hand scrubbing should be sufficient to remove dirt on carpet or upholstery. If there are still stains left after scrubbing, spray the cleaner again, let it sit, and try scrubbing again.
- Scrub vigorously to make sure all dirt is removed, even in the deepest layers of the carpet as much as possible.
- Always wash the washcloth or towel used to clean bird droppings immediately.
Method 2 of 4: Cleaning Bricks, Concrete and Roofs
Step 1. Wet the dirty part with warm water
If bird droppings are easily accessible, moisten it with water before starting to clean. Pour water directly on the dirt, or wet a washcloth and use it to cover the soiled area. The warm temperature and humidity of the water will begin to soften the stain, leaving it loose on hard, porous surfaces.
Step 2. Leave it for a few minutes
Give the warm water time to soften the dirt. Dried bird droppings are a thick paste, which will be more difficult to clean if it's still partially dry. Make sure you wet all the dirty parts. Once soft, the dirt will look like new.
Step 3. Flush the dirt with the water hose
Take a garden hose and stand a few feet away from the dirt. Turn it on at full power and aim at the bird droppings. A constant stream of water will wash away any impurities that have been softened by the water. Repeat until the dirt is completely gone.
- If the hose has a head that allows you to adjust the water pressure, plug it into the high pressure single flow setting to remove dirt in one shot of water.
- If the hose doesn't have an adjustable head, you can cover half the mouth of the hose with your thumb to generate high pressure water manually.
Step 4. Use a brush to remove stubborn stains
If the dirt stains are still there even after the hose has been sprayed, take a small stiff-bristled scrubbing brush (a palm fiber broom will work too) to remove the dirt, and re-wet if needed. The bristles will dig into the recesses of brick, concrete, or roof tiles and remove any remaining bird droppings.
Be sure to clean the brush after use; Bird feces are filled with bacteria
Method 3 of 4: Cleaning Wood Floors, Car Paint, and Other Smooth Surfaces
Step 1. Place a damp, warm cloth on the stain
Wet a washcloth in warm or hot water and spread it over the dirty area. It's a good idea to prioritize using a damp cloth to dampen the dirt on wood floors or car paint as it traps heat and moisture, rather than running off or even causing water damage. Let the dirt get wet from the damp cloth.
Step 2. Use a special cleaner on the dirt
Once the bird droppings have softened, spray a wood or car cleaner directly on the stained area. If the smooth surface you're cleaning is vinyl or similar, you can use an all-purpose cleaner. Sometimes the dirt is even cleaned with just a warm washcloth. Spray or pat enough cleaner to cover the dirt area; try to clean the wood or paint is not exposed to liquid seepage.
- A wash-and-wax type cleaner (wash and wax) should suffice. The wash-and-wax solution is designed to remove dust, oil, and dirt from the car and renew the waxy luster of the paint's outermost layer.
- You can buy special cleaning products that are recommended for treating temperamental surfaces, but if you don't want to spend a lot of money, try making a homemade cleaner. Mix hot water, olive oil, and lemon juice to make a wood cleaning solution, and mix warm water with dish soap to make a car paint cleaner.
Step 3. Leave the cleaner on for a while
Wood and paint surfaces are very easily damaged, so it's best to leave the cleaner working on the soiled area for a while. Otherwise, the cleaner can seep through the stain and contaminate other hardwood floors, or eat away at the paint finish. The cleaner does not need to be left on for too long because the smooth and hard surface is not porous so the cleaner does not need to absorb the material to be cleaned.
Step 4. Use a soft towel to rub the stained area
We recommend using broad, gentle strokes. Try not to rub in a back and forth motion or press too hard as this will weaken the finish. Once all remaining dirt is removed, pat dry by patting a dry towel on the area.
- Microfiber towels are ideal for use because they are very soft and the fibers can lock in the absorbed dirt and water.
- Try your best to dry the wood floor as soon as possible because if left damp, the wood will bend and fall off.
Method 4 of 4: Cleaning the Cloth
Step 1. Mix a mild detergent with warm water
Pour a small amount of liquid detergent into a container of warm water and dissolve it. This solution can be used to directly clean the dirty area. The dosage is 1/6 detergent and 5/6 water.
Step 2. Wet the soiled area with the solution
Laundry detergent is quite effective at treating tough, dry, and oily stains such as bird droppings. Wet the hardened stain with a detergent solution to soften it. Let the solution sit on the dirt for 2-3 minutes. Repeat if the dirt does not appear to have softened.
Step 3. Scrub the stain
Use a scrubbing brush or disposable sponge to scrub the soiled area clean. Dip a sponge or brush in the cleaning solution as needed to keep dirt wet and foamy. Continue until the dirty area is completely clean.
- If you are cleaning a fragile cloth, rub it in a gentle, circular motion to soften the soiled area, or use the soft side of the sponge.
- If you used a sponge, throw it away when you're done using it.
Step 4. Wash the cloth
Put the cleaned cloth in the washing machine on a regular cycle. Use hot or medium heat for colored fabrics. When it's dry, the cloth will look as clean as before.
Tips
- A stiff-bristled kitchen brush is great for scrubbing bird droppings on a variety of surfaces
- An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. If you live or work in a bird-infested environment, try to find an enclosed place to park your car, and pay close attention to the road you are stepping on. Sometimes look up.
Warning
- Bird droppings can contain bacteria and disease. It is highly recommended to wear gloves and a protective mask to protect you from whatever dirt releases when cleaning (another reason for wetting dirt is to prevent dust and debris from flying off).
- If the clothes being cleaned are men's semi-formal dinner jackets, fine dresses, or other clothes that can only be cleaned with a dry cleaner, take them to a professional. You don't even have to deal with this bird droppings yourself. Dry cleaner services have many tricks and tools needed to clean various types of dirt in various types of clothing.
- We remind you again, be careful when leaving chemical cleaners on wood floors or car paint for too long. If you are just 1-2 minutes late, the chemicals have already damaged the surface layer.
