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How often does CDC say to clean bird cages and food and water bowls?

Clean cages and food and water bowls every day.

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  1. Once a month
  2. Every day ✔
  3. Once a year

Why: Cleaning every day removes droppings before they dry into dust. CDC gives this as a way to keep psittacosis from spreading among birds.

Huh, didn't know that: CDC says to wet cages with water or disinfectant before cleaning so less dust gets into the air.

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Answer: Every day. Cleaning every day removes droppings before they dry into dust. CDC gives this as a way to keep psittacosis from spreading among birds.

  1. Preventing Psittacosis (CDC) www.cdc.gov/psittacosis/prevention/index.html
    Keep cages clean; clean cages and food and water bowls daily.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Preventing Psittacosis (CDC) www.cdc.gov/psittacosis/prevention/index.html
    Use water or disinfectant to wet surfaces and cages before cleaning.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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