feathers Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Hello, I know this might sound a daft question but I'm just plucking! up the courage to dismantle the eglu and give it a good clean,but all I can think of to put in my mop bucket is washing up liquid? Will that be ok or not do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treekeeper Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Washing up liquid should be fine as long as you rinse it and dry it off afterwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Do you have a power washer? - they're great for cleaning eglus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feathers Posted December 18, 2007 Author Share Posted December 18, 2007 Ok I'm going to get wrapped up warm take a sponge and bucket of hot water outside and go for it! I'll have one eye out for my monster of a cat as well,just in case. He would love a chicken dinner. Unfortunately I don't have a jet washer. I might have a look on Ebay,in the New Year,if I find I am desperate for one though. Its jsut we have no spare cash at the minute. The eglu and chcikens are my Christmas presssies this year,which is marvelous. But you can't wrap them up can you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 But you can't wrap them up can you? You could - but they probably wouldnt like it much!! I use washing up liquid (ecover) and a sponge to clean the eglu then rinse and dry with kitchen roll if required. It's a much nicer job in the summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 If it's not an environmentally friendly one then be sure to rinse it well. I use Bio-D products and adash of tea tree oil, then use the power washer once a month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 If you put a dash of vinegar in the rinsing water it will get rid of all traces of detergent. It won't smell once it's dry, I promise! It's also a disinfectant supposedly - although OH won't buy into that theory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I use the Ecover multipurpose cleaner - leaves a lovely lemony scent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Use a watering can with a rose for rinsing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robskyd Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 What's the benefit of using Tea Tree oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 It smells nice and it's a disinfectant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I use Ecover washing-up liquid, a brush (meant for cleaning flower-pots) and a hosepipe to blast any stuck-on bits off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 What's the benefit of using Tea Tree oil? It's anti-fungal and anti-bacterial. If you're concerned about bacteria, you can always rinse it with a Virkon solution - that nukes most bugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickweed Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Beware using a pressure washer. The first time I used one resulted in the eglu lid taking in water. The water is impossible to drain without drilling small holes at the lowest point of the lid. Other members have had the same problem. But having said that, it's great on the rest of the eglu and particularly the roosting bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I've just bought OH one for Christmas (I wonder what he can use it on first?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feathers Posted December 18, 2007 Author Share Posted December 18, 2007 Thanks for all your advice. It was a doddle,just a load of poo in the tray and a little bit on the roosting bars. Afterwards,myself and the birds frolicked in the garden for three hours.I loved it! I'm not sure whats happening to me.No really, I daren't leave them on their own,so instead chose to feeze outside while they were out of the run,enjoying themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I use bird/aviary cleaning sprays from the pet shop. It is quite funny when the chickens come over to investigate and walk over/under the eglu, until I start spraying water! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...