Things You'll Need
Birdbath Misters/drippers
Fountains
Garden Hoses And Attachments
Liquid Bleach
Scrub Brushes
Water Sources
Latex Gloves
Buckets
Step One
Empty dirty water out of the birdbath by tipping it to the side.
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Step Two
Rinse with a hard spray of water from the hose, or open the drain on the bottom of the birdbath.
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Step Three
Add a small amount of water and scrub the birdbath thoroughly with a stiff brush.
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Step Four
Make a solution containing bleach (3/4 c. bleach to 1 gal. water) to remove algae that will not come off with scrubbing.
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Step Five
Pour the bleach solution into the birdbath and scrub again.
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Step Six
Remove the birdbath from the yard or cover it with a piece of wood or plastic and allow the bleach solution to sit for about 15 minutes.
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Step Seven
Rinse thoroughly.
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Step Eight
Fill with fresh water.
Tips & Warnings
Position your birdbath slightly away from thick foliage, from which hiding predators can pounce on wet birds.
Running water near a birdbath - or a dripper, small fountain or mister - will attract more birds.
Never put algae-reducing chemicals in a birdbath.
If you use any solution containing bleach or other chemicals, make sure the birds do not come in contact with it, and avoid getting the solution on your skin or clothes.
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