Last year I bought a cement bird bath, but failed to notice where the birds bathe has ridges. When it got almost mouldy looking, I tried everything including bleach. I didn't use it this past winter even though I have a heater that stops the water from freezing. I was pretty sure that the heat would make my problem worse. Now that it is spring I'm wondering if I should give up and buy a new one?
2007-03-28 11:09:12 · 6 answers · asked by alice 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
take it out of the yard and soak it in pure bleach until it turns white. Then give it a few days to dry out completely and then repaint it with a waterproof acrylic based paint and it should look like new.
2007-03-28 11:14:40 · answer #1 · answered by Nora G 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First, try taking a bucket of HOT water out to the bird bath, to let it soak a few minutes. You will need to stand out by it though, 'cause the birds prefer cooler water. Then, take a clean scrub brush, and scrub it like the dickens. Rinse well. If it still isn't clean enough, then please do consider getting a new one. The birds will appreciate your efforts. Honest. Take care.
2007-03-28 18:54:16 · answer #2 · answered by SAK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took mine to a self service car wash and sprayed it out to get all the ridges cleaned and it seemed to work fairly well and was much easier than scrubbing it out by hand. Plus you can use the brush to scrub it out without nearly as much effort
2007-03-29 23:56:08 · answer #3 · answered by blinkchick765 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't need bleach or special cleaners. Just use a pressure washer. Hold the stream really close to the mold and it will knock it right off.
2007-03-28 18:36:07 · answer #4 · answered by TX Inspector 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bleach works great.
2007-03-28 20:35:51 · answer #5 · answered by Joseph 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe try a power washer?
2007-03-28 18:16:35 · answer #6 · answered by Dizzy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋