Spring is here, and so are the birds, back from the migratory journey down south. Although they are a pleasant sight, they often make quite a mess around the outside of our home. The professional residential cleaning experts at MOLLY MAID suggest implementing these tips to remove pesky bird droppings.
Wooden deck
Supplies
- Rubber gloves
- Plastic spoon
- Bucket
- Liquid dish soap
- Stiff bristled scrub brush
Instructions
Use a plastic disposable spoon to scrape off as much dried residue as possible. Fill a bucket with warm water and liquid dish soap and dip a stiff bristled scrub brush into the bucket. Scrub the infected area thereafter and rinse with water. Repeat the process if necessary.
Car
Supplies
- Rubber gloves
- 1 cup of club soda
- Spray bottle
- Damp microfibre cloth
Instructions
Whether it’s the windshield or the body of the car, club soda is all you need! Pour 1 cup of club soda into a spray bottle and apply it directly to the offending areas. Let the club soda sit on the stain for a couple minutes then, wipe the area with a damp microfibre cloth.
Stone or concrete patio
Supplies
- Rubber gloves
- Garden hose
- Liquid dish soap
- Stiff bristled scrub brush
- Saw dust
- Broom
- Dust pan
Instructions
Use your garden hose to hose down the infected area. Cover the droppings with liquid dish soap and scrub the area using a stiff bristled scrub brush. Cover the infected area with saw dust thereafter to absorb the stain. Let the saw dust sit for 20 minutes then, sweep it up using a broom and dust pan.
