Banish bird mess from garden surfaces with 'powerful' 35p household staple
Remove bird poop from your garden surfaces with a simple solution that costs as little as 35p.
Stepping out to enjoy your garden to find your bench or outdoor table splattered with bird droppings can be incredibly disgusting. This unhygienic issue can be a pain to deal with, but cleaning up properly is important, as the wrong techniques can ruin more delicate surfaces. While many gardeners resort to scrubbing or pressure-washing, these methods aren’t always the best.
That’s why Sam Wentworth of luxury garden furniture brand Eterna Home has explained how to get rid of the bird poop without leaving behind any unsightly marks or damaging patio surfaces. He began: “It’s not just unsightly and unpleasant, it poses health risks to humans and causes damage to garden furniture.”
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Sam added: “Bird mess is a common nuisance in our gardens at this time of year and needs to be tackled effectively.”
The acidic content in droppings can eat away at natural materials like wood and stone, shortening the lifespan of even the highest-quality outdoor furniture.
The solution, it turns out, may already be in your kitchen cupboard – and it costs less than a bus fare.
White vinegar, which costs just 35p for a 568ml bottle in many supermarkets like Tesco and Sainsbury's, is a surprisingly effective solution to the problem.
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“The good news is that a mixture of white vinegar and water is extremely powerful in banishing bird mess on wooden garden furniture,” Sam said.
He elaborated: “To start, use a paper towel to remove any dried debris then take a microfibre cloth or soft brush and gently scrub the affected area until it’s gone.
“Rinse the area thoroughly with clean water to remove any remaining residue and allow the furniture to dry.”
Because vinegar is a mild acid, it’s crucial to dilute it with an equal part of water and test on a discreet spot before treating the whole area.
