Charlie Spencer Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 And I mean actually running them through a wash cycle, not just putting them in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpa Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Never thought of that. But this is the type of lazy cleaning I can totally get behind (assuming there aren't any reasons not to). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 51 minutes ago, neilpa said: Never thought of that. But this is the type of lazy cleaning I can totally get behind (assuming there aren't any reasons not to). The only downside I anticipate is having a plastic feeder melt during the drying cycle, but I do have plastic cups and utensils that don't suffer. Top shelf only, maybe? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpa Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 35 minutes ago, Charlie Spencer said: The only downside I anticipate is having a plastic feeder melt during the drying cycle, but I do have plastic cups and utensils that don't suffer. Top shelf only, maybe? Mine would be too tall for the top shelf. I've put similar grade plastic on the bottom without issue before. If you want to be careful you could also disable the drying cycle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meghann Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 My only other thought is if your dishwasher doesn't sanitize properly, you could have all kinds of bird germs running around in there that could then get on your eating utensils. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, meghann said: My only other thought is if your dishwasher doesn't sanitize properly, you could have all kinds of bird germs running around in there that could then get on your eating utensils. The feeders will be run by themselves, with no dishes. Any surviving bugs will get another bath when the next load of dishes is run. If the dishwasher isn't sanitizing properly, I'm more concerned about the human-borne cooties being left behind than the avian (or canine) ones. I'm going to try one feeder this weekend to see how it does. I'll let y'all know. Edited October 12, 2021 by Charlie Spencer 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 No, we don't have a dishwasher. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Kevin said: No, we don't have a dishwasher. We have two! Their names are Ben and Sean. 2 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 56 minutes ago, Seanbirds said: We have two! Their names are Ben and Sean. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 Our back-up system is named Maggie. She's mastered the advanced technique of putting her paw in the middle of the plate so it doesn't move around while she's licking it. 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meghann Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 5 hours ago, Charlie Spencer said: Our back-up system is named Maggie. She's mastered the advanced technique of putting her paw in the middle of the plate so it doesn't move around while she's licking it. Our prewash system is like that. Her name is Luna. She makes sure everything is pre-rinsed properly. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clip Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 On 10/15/2021 at 10:41 AM, Kevin said: No, we don't have a dishwasher. Sure you do a right one and left one and they are known as hands. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 It actually worked very well. I tested with one of the feeders made of heavy clear plastic, appx. 1/8 thick. This tube feeder opens down the sides to separate into two halves, so the inside and outside are both exposed. I started with the shortest wash cycle and disabled the drying cycle. There was a bit of residue in a couple of corners but that's due to not washing my feeders often enough. It knocked off easily with the toothbrush I keep under the sink for cleaning feeders, and probably won't reoccur if I start doing this regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clip Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 It is probably illogical but there is NO WAY I would put a bird feeder in a dishwasher that I use for my own dishes! I am not a germ a phobe. Not even a little but somethings just should not be done IMHO. If I use a rag to clean something like a bird feeder it doesn't go in my laundry either. It goes in the trash. I generally use a spray hose attachment and dish soap to clean my feeders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 On 10/15/2021 at 11:52 AM, Seanbirds said: We have two! Their names are Ben and Sean. We have a dishwasher, but the stuff that can't go in I rotate washing with my mother and sister. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meghann Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 On 10/19/2021 at 7:24 AM, Clip said: It is probably illogical but there is NO WAY I would put a bird feeder in a dishwasher that I use for my own dishes! I am not a germ a phobe. Not even a little but somethings just should not be done IMHO. If I use a rag to clean something like a bird feeder it doesn't go in my laundry either. It goes in the trash. I generally use a spray hose attachment and dish soap to clean my feeders. Yeah, the stuff I read against it mentioned birds carrying a lot of viruses that a dishwasher isn't necessarily going to kill. Much more a danger of that than any human germs spreading to the birds. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanager 101 Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 On 10/15/2021 at 10:41 AM, Kevin said: No, we don't have a dishwasher. haha me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 6 hours ago, Tanager 101 said: haha me too You got a microwave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanager 101 Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Kevin said: You got a microwave? yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 27 minutes ago, Tanager 101 said: yep Toaster ovens are the way to go. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted April 13, 2022 Author Share Posted April 13, 2022 14 hours ago, Kevin said: Toaster ovens are the way to go. When we married, our first home had no oven or range. We did everything with an electric skillet, a toaster oven, and a microwave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 50 minutes ago, Charlie Spencer said: When we married, our first home had no oven or range. We did everything with an electric skillet, a toaster oven, and a microwave. That sound like the perfect excuse never to cook for for holidays, and family get to gathers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meghann Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 We currently don't have a working oven. It's a pain, but we have a countertop roaster I bought, and it's working ok for now. Someday (but not any day soon), I'll have a working oven again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirVive Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 On 10/15/2021 at 8:52 AM, Seanbirds said: We have two! Their names are Ben and Sean. We had that problem for quite a few years until mom finally decided to go down to the hospital and get one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirVive Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 I fill my hummer feeders half full of water and microwave it until it boils good and I figure that gets any spots I can't reach plenty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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