Keep Your Bird Bath Clean

Bird baths can make an attractive feature in your yard or garden, unless of course you don't properly maintain them. If you're tired of the green algae and scum in your bird bath or worried about using a bleach solution to clean off stains, don't stress over it. There are better solutions to maintain a healthy environment for your backyard visitors. A clean, healthy bird bath keeps the birds happy and frequently visiting.

The easiest way to keep green algae from building up in your bird bath is to use an all-natural product that prevents scum from forming. These environmentally friendly products won't harm birds and they also won't require constant maintenance.

Bioverse's unique Birdbath Water Cleaner can solve the problems caused by a build-up of excess nutrients. This cleaner uses a mix of enzymes and beneficial bacteria to prevent stains, organic build-up and mineral deposits.

Before using the Birdbath Water Cleaner, it is a good idea to give your bird bath a good scrub. After emptying the bath, use a scrub brush or sponge along with a small amount of water. If you cannot remove the stains, try using a solution of water mixed with a bit of vinegar. There are also a few soy-based cleaners available that are safe for birds. Harsh chemicals, such as bleach solutions, should not be used. Even some mild detergents can be harmful to birds, so plain water is your safest bet.

If you plan on keeping your sponge or scrub brush after cleaning the bird bath, be sure to soak it in lemon juice and hot water for at least 20 minutes. Then spray a disinfectant, such as Lysol onto the sponge or brush, and give it another good rinse.

After scrubbing the bird bath, give it a good rinse, fill it up with clean water and add Bioverse's Birdbath Water Cleaner. Simply place the dispenser in the middle of the bird bath. The beneficial enzymes and bacteria will be automatically released for up to 30 days. Just one of these dispensers can keep up to seven gallons of water clean, but also can be used for the smallest, one-gallon bird baths. Just be sure that you keep adding fresh water to the bird bath, as some is sure to evaporate over time.

In order to keep the water clean and clear, simply remove the old dispenser after 30 days and drop in a new one. It is just that simple to keep your bird bath pristine and sparkling fresh. Your feathered visitors will appreciate the clean bath, too.

In addition to bird bath products, Bioverse also offers safe, all-natural products for Koi ponds, fountains and larger water features. So avoid chemical algaecides and environmentally dangerous products. Bioverse products are safe, eco-friendly and easy to use.

Trey Casselman enjoys blogging and working in the garden. For more information about how to keep a birdbath clean and healthy or to find products to clean ponds, check out the Bioverse site today.