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How to Remove Bird Droppings from Carpet

Table of Contents:
  1. You Will Need
  2. Steps to Remove the Stains
  3. Additional Tips and Advice

Judy asked: How do I clean bird poop and urine from the carpet? We have cockatiels that have left a mess on our carpet.

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

You Will Need:

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

Steps to Remove the Stains:

  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.

Additional Tips and Advice

  • 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.

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I'm a stay-at-home mom who used to run a small housecleaning business. These days I consider myself more or a mad cleaning-scientist. I do most of the testing for our articles - as well as helping Mark & Melanie write them.

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  1. Michelle says

    February 9, 2013 at 1:54 am

    Good overall article, but I’d never use ammonia around birds!

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  2. Amanda says

    November 7, 2013 at 7:46 am

    I agree with Michelle about the ammonia… I would never use it around birds either. Very dangerous!

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