Can i use diluted bleach to wash out syringes when hand feeding birds?

The best thing to use to clean your syringes and safest,is ';Milton'; this is normally used for cleaning baby feeding bottles and ';IS';safe





Most bleaches contain Chlorine,which is poisonous and also gives off Chlorine gas ,which is also dangerous to even humans,Can i use diluted bleach to wash out syringes when hand feeding birds?
Yes you can .. there will always be a million answers as to what you can use .. but I as a breeder (was) used bleach.. here are some instructions and then some





';';';';';';';';General Disinfecting';';';';';';';';';';';';';';


Use the following method to disinfect hard, nonporous surfaces at home:





1.Create bleach solution using 戮 cup Clorox庐 Regular-Bleach per gallon of water.


2.Wash, wipe or rinse items/area with water, then apply solution.


3.Let stand 5 minutes.


4.Rinse thoroughly and air dry.


Please note:


Do not use Clorox庐 Regular-Bleach full strength for cleaning surfaces.





Always dilute strictly in accordance with label directions.





Wear gloves when cleaning for prolonged periods.





Bleach solutions need to be made fresh daily. Once diluted, bleach breaks down quickly-mainly into salt and water. Many spray bottles contain metal parts in the trigger spray. Bleach will corrode these parts over time. Bleach is an irritant and using bleach in a spray bottle can be very irritating to some especially those individuals with chronic respiratory or heart conditions.





Disinfection of Drinking Water (Potable)


When boiling of water for 1 minute is not practical, water can be made potable by using this product. Prior to addition of this product, remove all suspended material by filtration or by allowing it to settle to the bottom. Decant the clarified contaminated water to a clean container and add 8 drops of this product to 1 gallon of water (2 drops to 1 quart). Allow the treated water to stand for 30 minutes. Properly treated water should have a slight chlorine odor. If not, repeat dosage and allow the water to stand an additional 15 minutes. The treated water can then be made palatable by pouring it between clean containers several times.





For cloudy water, use 16 drops of this product per gallon of water (4 drops to 1 quart). If no chlorine odor is apparent after 30 minutes, repeat dosage and wait an additional 15 minutes.





Good luck





PS... IN THE EVENT YOU WANT TO USE ANOTHER PRODUCT.. vinegar is good .. and besides being a disinfect





Someother interesting ways to use this product:





White vinegar can be used to disinfect, clean and shine nearly every surface in and around your home without a lingering vinegar smell. It can clean as well as most chemical products without giving off dangerous toxins, it is highly competent and cost far less than name brand cleaners. It is possible to do nearly every household cleaning chores by simply using white vinegar and water.





Bathroom: Grout can be whitened by applying full strength, let stand, then scrub with a toothbrush dipped in vinegar and soap scum is removed using two-thirds vinegar and one-third water. Use undiluted for hard water stains on fixtures, tiles, shower doors and porcelain.





Kitchen: Full strength vinegar will cut grease and de scale coffee makers. To disinfect wood cutting boards, use one- third water to two-thirds vinegar and wipe with the grain. Clean and shine appliances using a spray bottle of half vinegar and half water. Use in the dishwasher to deodorise and leave your dishes streak free by simply adding vinegar to the rinse cycle. Use on no wax vinyl, wood and tile floors with 1 cup vinegar in a gallon of water. For quick clean ups keep a spray bottle of vinegar and water solution in the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room.





Laundry: Spray water and vinegar solution on stains before washing. Add a cup of vinegar to your final rinse, this will soften and sweeten your laundry and break down detergent residue. If you prefer using fabric softener in the dryer, pour a little vinegar onto an old face cloth and throw it into the dryer with the rest of your clothes.





Pet messes and odors: Two-thirds warm water and one-third vinegar can be used to clean pet messes. Pour mixture on the area and scrub with a sponge or brush. Soak up excess and let dry. If using on carpet or upholstered furniture, make sure it is colour fast and shrink resistant first.





Walls: Vinegar and water removes dirt on walls using half warm water and half vinegar. Nicotine, stains, and grease are removed easily and crayon will dissolve with a little perseverance. (if grease or oil stains are heave, use warm vinegar full strength)





Hair rinse: For soft and shiny hair, use one-third cup vinegar and two-thirds cup warm water. This same solution can be used on kid's hair during the dreaded head lice season. Vinegar closes the shaft of the hair making it too slippery for eggs to be attached. The same solution will also dissolve the glue like substance used to attach their eggs for times when head lice have already begun to nest.





White vinegar is a natural air cleaner. Wherever the cleaning solution is used, it will neutralize airborne odors and leave the room smelling fresh and clean.Can i use diluted bleach to wash out syringes when hand feeding birds?
Please go to the site of


http://www.clorox.com/our_story/article.php?subsection=understanding_bleach%26amp;article_id=tab


If this link above does not work.... just do





www.clorox.com





and you will see how safe this product is





Example


Baby bottles:


mix 1 TBSP of Clorox庐 Regular-Bleach with one


gallon of water, soak prewashed bottles 2 minutes,


pour solution through nipples, drain dry.





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VERY diluted. 1:100 parts water. And rinse thoroughly. I use this when washing my own fruits, vegetables and water bottles.
I wouldnt. I would use vinegar and water, its more natural and really rinse it out good over and over and over.
If you haven't used a syringe i a while and it has black mold in it you can also use salt to help get it out. Good Luck