How to Clean a Hummingbird Feeder

Learn how to clean a hummingbird feeder with vinegar or bleach, including how often to change it, the best easy-to-clean feeders, and more.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

At least weekly (every 2-3 days during hot weather) disassemble the feeder and thoroughly rinse it with hot water.
Use designated brush to scrub around the fake flowers, inside the bottle, and other nooks and crannies.
Use soap if needed, unscented soap is preferred (leftover soap residue can be off-putting or harmful to hummingbirds)
Throughly rinse the feeder with hot water until all of the soap residue is gone.
Allow the feeder to air dry completely before refilling with hummingbird food.
At least monthly, disinfect the feeder with a deeper sanitizer soak in either dilute vinegar or bleach - explained below.

Disassemble the feeder and thoroughly rinse it with hot water.
Place the disassemble feeder in a tub or sink with 10 parts water to 1 part bleach (1/4 cup bleach per 1 gallon water) until all of the feeder parts are fully submerged in the liquid.
Allow the feeder to soak for at least 15 minutes.
Use designated brush to scrub around the fake flowers, inside the bottle, and other crevices.
Throughly rinse the feeder with hot water until all of the bleach residue is gone.
Allow the feeder to air dry completely before refilling with hummingbird food.

Disassemble the feeder and thoroughly rinse it with hot water.
Place the disassembled feeder in a tub or sink with 2 parts water to 1 part white vinegar.
Allow the feeder to soak for at least 1 hour.
Use designated brush to thoroughly scrub all parts.
Rinse thoroughly.
Air dry before refilling.

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