Hi everyone!
I found this wonderfully easy tutorial for making your own cleaning wipes. Best part is that all the ingredients are bird-friendly* and you probably already have most if not all of these in your home!
Ingredients:
Directions: You basically mix all the wet ingredients, cut a roll of paper towel in half, then pour the mixture over one half of the roll, remove the cardboard "core," & place in a container. See link for more details and step-by-step pictures.
Source:
http://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/How-Make-Cleaning-Wipes-29438958
I did some research but PLEASE correct me if any of these ingredients are not safe to use around birds or on bird products.
*The tutorial says you can add essential oils if you wish. I know there's a lot of debate around this but I personally choose not to use them on any bird products or while my bird is in the same room.
**Update after using: The rubbing alcohol smells a bit strong and the one I used was only 50%. It isn't terribly strong but I'd prefer to keep my birds 10 feet away or so. Please note that I have not found any solid evidence about the safety of using rubbing alcohol around birds, but I do believe it is completely safe after drying. Some alternatives: (a) use less of the alcohol, (b) replace the alcohol with more water and vinegar, or (c) keep the birdies at a distance while cleaning.
I found this wonderfully easy tutorial for making your own cleaning wipes. Best part is that all the ingredients are bird-friendly* and you probably already have most if not all of these in your home!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup vinegar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup rubbing alcohol**
1 teaspoon liquid dish soap
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup rubbing alcohol**
1 teaspoon liquid dish soap
Directions: You basically mix all the wet ingredients, cut a roll of paper towel in half, then pour the mixture over one half of the roll, remove the cardboard "core," & place in a container. See link for more details and step-by-step pictures.
Source:
http://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/How-Make-Cleaning-Wipes-29438958
I did some research but PLEASE correct me if any of these ingredients are not safe to use around birds or on bird products.
*The tutorial says you can add essential oils if you wish. I know there's a lot of debate around this but I personally choose not to use them on any bird products or while my bird is in the same room.
**Update after using: The rubbing alcohol smells a bit strong and the one I used was only 50%. It isn't terribly strong but I'd prefer to keep my birds 10 feet away or so. Please note that I have not found any solid evidence about the safety of using rubbing alcohol around birds, but I do believe it is completely safe after drying. Some alternatives: (a) use less of the alcohol, (b) replace the alcohol with more water and vinegar, or (c) keep the birdies at a distance while cleaning.