How do you clean this feeder
1368287
There are wingnuts on the bottom that can removed to disassemble the feeder. Should provide convenient access.
1368288
While I Haven't tried it, it looks like it can be unscrewed from the bottom. The tube would then be removable for cleaning.
1368289
There are 4 songbird on bottom, then the tube assembly lifts out of cage. Then push in two buttons on bottom of tube and it comes off bottom. Easy cleaning. Make sure the spring.g clips that hold top on are down tight . Squirrel will pull top up and chew tube.
1053005
On one end of the wire create a knot. Then slip the other end up through the hole. Then, make a loop to hang the feeder from. Or, do what I did and return it because it's hard to hang and impossible to clean. There's a better one that has a red base and white flowers that comes with an S hook.
1990798
Hmmmm....never thought about that. I don't know if it's dishwasher safe or not. I probably wouldn't try it, but if you do, definitely use the top shelf. Like others, I just hand wash our feeders now and then between rinsings at filling time.
1991028
I put it in the sink and just scrub it with soap and water. They clean up real easy!
1672023
I clean it with a soft cloth and dish soap. I run it through dishwadher about every third use. This has worked well for me.
181743
I usually just rinse everything off so there isn't any food left on it, and put everything but the blade and plate in the dishwasher. The dishwasher kind of discolors the tray and the meat tube thing a little, I think because of the detergent and hot water. However, as long as you rinse it off before it goes in the dishwasher, it gets clean. If you don't have a dishwasher, I'd recommend letting everything soak for a few minutes to make sure there's nothing stuck in any crevices. I'm sure though if you wanted to, you could use a pipecleaner to get at any hard-to-reach places.
218897
The screen doesn't come out. But it doesn't need to. I just flip it over and tap on the bottom to dump the leftover seed out. The birds pick through it on the ground. Most of what I find leftover is seed casings. If I had to clean it, I would just run the hose over it. I haven't found anything in the tray that is nasty; no poop. Its hung from the bottom of the deck above my patio. The squirrels can't get to it and the birds like it. I love this feeder. Its made of plastic so it won't rot like wood.
70630
its not hard to clean. I use it everyday and I just throw the parts in the dishwasher and wipe the outside of the motor housing. The 'extra large" feed shute is bigger than the last one that I had which doesnt tell you much, but it has been sufficient for me, and I use mine at work where we feed about 50 people a day and it does the job very well. Im happy with it so far
774397
Hi, You usually would clean it with water and soap. Best regards, Customer service
1929742
There is no way to clean the cage with out taking the bottom off. Put a piece of news paper on the floor. Set the cage next to the paper, release the four side clips and set the top section of the cage on the news paper. You then have the bottom section that you can take out side and clean. I made a card board pattern too cut new paper for the bottom of the cage. The hardest part of the job is picking up the cage and setting it on the floor. All in all it's a sweet cage because the design keeps most of the seeds and feathers in the age. Hope this helps. Greg
309080
I don't have a dish washer. I simply rinse it off, it's very easy to clean, if you don't let food dry on it. As instructed, I dedicated a new vegetable brush to clean it.
858372
I attached a seed tray to the base of this feeder. The most wonderful part of this is how easy it is to twist the base off so it can be cleaned easily. I don't know if this helps you, but Droll Yankee would be able to give you excellent advise and their customer service is outstanding.
313239
One cup of sugar to four cups of water. I heat the water to dissolve the sugar, and let it cool before pouring into the feeder. I refrigerate the rest and refill as needed. I clean the feeder about every other week because it can collect mold at the openings and around the sides. It's so much fun watching the birds.
308428
clean it with vinegar and water pour it through it then flush with water a few times
2130864
I just use very warm water and a tiny bit of mild dish soap on a soft sponge. The area where you place the food is very sturdy and can be scrubbed, if necessary. Then I let it air dry on my counter. It's a very easy clean up! I hope this helped :)
1141493
There are 4 screws in the bottom but it doesn't look like they have anything to do with the tube. I have not seen how or if the tube comes out. It's definitely not easy removal if at all. I will be cleaning mine by soaking the whole thing. Long brush. I really like the feeder though especially Because I feed peanuts and my bigger birds can't get to them but my chickadees and nuthatches can.
274435
Except for the screw on hook, the feeder is plastic. It was a gift so I do not have any experience with it but I liked it because the clear bottom portion come off so it can be cleaned thoroughly.