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The image shows an open dishwasher in a modern kitchen. Inside, along with regular dishes, sits a very dirty bird feeder covered in grime, dirt, and birdseed remnants. The scene looks unusual and messy, highlighting the contrast between household cleaning and outdoor grime in an unexpected setting.

741. Using a Dishwasher to Wash a Bird Feeder

March 05, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using a dishwasher to wash a bird feeder.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

  • Infectious Diseases of Garden Birds - Minimising the Risks - UFAW
  • Outdoor Cleaning Products | Jeyes Fluid
  • Method to Evaluate Factors Influencing the Microbial Reduction in Domestic Dishwashers | Journal of Applied Microbiology | Oxford Academic
  • Jeyes Fluid - Wikipedia
  • John Jeyes - Wikipedia
  • p-Chlorocresol - Wikipedia
March 05, 2025 /Don Schaffner
Birds, Salmonella, Cross-contamination, Dishwasher
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