How to Remove Bird Droppings from Carpet

When your feathered friends leaves a mess around the house, use this solution to rid the carpet of those nasty stains.

• Hand-washing dish detergent
• White vinegar
• Water
• Paper towels
• Bucket or spray bottle
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Ammonia
• Eye dropper

1. Begin by mixing two cups of warm water with one tablespoon of soap and one tablespoon vinegar in a bowl, bucket or spray bottle.
2. Spray the affected area with the solution or blot it on with a paper towel.
3. Blot with a clean paper towel. You will begin to see the stain transfer from the carpet to the paper towel.
4. Turn the paper towel as needed to keep a clean work surface.
5. Continue applying the solution and blotting until the stain is removed or no more transfers to the cloth.
6. If some stain remains, carefully apply some hydrogen peroxide to the stain only with an eye dropper. Use caution as this can bleach some carpets. If you are unsure, test a hidden area first.
7. Follow the peroxide with a few drops of ammonia.
8. Blot the stain with a paper towel moistened with cold water.
9. Continue to blot until the stain is removed, along with the peroxide and ammonia.
10. Blot the area with a dry paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
11. Allow the area to air dry completely.
12. Wash your hands to ensure proper hygene is maintained.

• If the bird has eaten berries, treat the poop stains the same you would as berry stains.
• Poop-Off Bird Poop Remover is a commercial cleaning product that is available in several forms (spray, wipes, pump). It is safe to use on any washable surface. Test a small area first to ensure there are no unwanted effects to the carpet color or texture.
• It is a good idea to clean the area with a disinfectant and/or fungicide after the poop itself and stain is removed. One site user (Thanks!) cautions that bird poop can cause severe illness in compromised individuals.