How To Get Bird Poop off Concrete? 10 Easy Steps

How to get bird poop off concrete

How to remove bird poop from the concrete of the balcony, patio, and tiles? Frankly, there isn’t a single individual in the world who might like seeing birds dropping in their personal property. The black and white marks of bird dropping on your walls, floor, and window appears utterly disgusting. Besides these unappealing visuals, the worst experience comes out when cleaning bird poop becomes a big deal.

But not anymore. If you are struggling with birds’ poop on your concrete surfaces, you are at the right place. This article is all about dealing with bird poop and removing it from concrete. Make sure you stick till the end to get the most out of it.

What is bird dropping, and why it is necessary to remove it?

Bird Droppings are the feces of birds, basically their poop or waste material. Because birds don’t make separate urine and feces, their droppings release it altogether. The black or dark grey part of a bird’s dropping is its poop, whereas the white tip is crystallized uric acid, or simply urine.

Bird dropping possesses several biological hazards. According to research and studies, it contains the fungus Histoplasma and Chlamydia bacteria. When an individual inhales any of these components, it directly harms the chronic and respiratory organs. Bird dropping also contains harmful bacteria for gastrointestinal health, and thus inhaling the same can also lead to vomiting and diarrhoea. That is why it is essential to clean bird droppings from around your property. Besides how visually unappealing it may look; it poses several health risks. 

9 Tips to Clean Pigeon Poop-Off a Concrete

Now that you know how dangerous bird poop can prove let’s have a look at how you can clean it. One of these ten quick and effective steps might come in handy in your case.

Tip 1: Take a broom or a scrub brush and remove all the bird droppings from the concrete surface. (For dry or old bird poop/ dropping).

Tip 2: Use a plastic putty knife or scrapper as it will aid in easier spot cleaning. (For dry or old bird poop/ dropping).

Tip 3: Use a hose or pressure pipe for washing off bird poop from the concrete. (For fresh and moist bird poop/ dropping).

Tip 4: Take a plastic bucket and mix detergent powder and water in it. Now splash the water solution over the concrete surface you want to clean. Further, take a hard broom or rubber broom and scrub off all the bird poop. Later, finish it with a clean water splash. (For both fresh or dry bird poop/ dropping).

Tip 5: Take a liquid detergent, pour a little on each bird dropping, pour a little water and scrub it with a plastic brush. Doing so will lose the poop and even clean the stain. Later clean it with a pressure pipe. (For both fresh or dry bird poop/ dropping).

Tip 6: Take some dry sand and pour it all over the bird’s poop. Later after 1 to 2 hours, use a broom and dustpan to clean it all away. This tip is ideal for cleaning large amounts of mess. (For fresh and moist bird poop/ dropping).

Tip 7: Take a spray bottle and prepare a White Vinegar and Water mixture (50:50). Now mix it well and spray it over bird’s poop. Leave it for about 30 minutes to an hour. Later rinse the after with water. Not only the bird dropping, but even its stains will wash away. (For both fresh or dry bird poop/ dropping).

Tip 8: Take a bottle of club soda and pour it over bird droppings on concrete. If you are skeptical of suing club soda directly on concrete, you can dilute it with 25% water. Let the soda sit for 10 to 20 minutes, and later rinse it with a pressure pipe. (For both fresh or dry bird poop/ dropping).

Tip 9: For less bird poop remains on concrete, you can also use WD-40. All you need to do is, spray some WD-40 over the bird’s poop and let it sit. Later after 10 to 5 minutes, rinse it off with water. (For dry or old bird poop/ dropping).

Bonus Tip: Take peroxide and ammonia (50:50) and mix them well. Now pour the solution over the bird’s poop and let it sit for 15 minutes. Later take a scrub brush, scrub the droppings and finish it with washing with a pressure pipe. (For dry or old bird poop/ dropping).

How to clean bird poop off concrete?

Getting rid of bird poop and its after stains are fortunately easy, especially with so many commercial products on the market. Here are some of the best bird poop cleaners you can try:

Bird poop cleaner homemade

Follow these DIY homemade bird poop cleaner remedies. We are sure you will get impressive results. 

DIY 1: Vinegar and Dish Soap

You will need a spray bottle, half cup vinegar, 2 tablespoons of dish soap, and water. Pour all of these ingredients into a spray bottle, close its lid and give it a good shake.

Now spray the mixture on bird poop and let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Later, rinse off the surface with water pressure. 

DIY 2: Carbonated Water (Soda) and Dish Soap

You will need a bottle of Carbonated Water which is club soda, and 2 to 3 tablespoons of dish soap along with a spray bottle. Pour all the ingredients into the spray bottle, close the lid, and shake it lightly.

Now spray the mixture on bird poop and rub it. Use a soft cloth or harsh brush depending upon the surface. Later, rinse off the surface with water pressure. 

DIY 3: Baking Soda, Dish Soap, Salt and Hot water

You will need a spray bottle, 2 tablespoons of dish soap, ½ cup of Baking Soda, and 1 cup of hot water. Pour all the ingredients into the spray bottle. If the area you need to treat is large, increase the quantity and mix them all in a plastic bucket. Later spray/ splash the mixture over bird’s poop and scrub it off with a rubber broom. Finally, rinse it all off. 

How to clean bird poop off the porch? How to clean bird poop off the patio?

For cleaning bird poop off your porch or patio, follow the steps given below:

Firstly, wipe the fresh bird poop/ or scrap off the dried bird poop. Pile them into an old newspaper and dispose right away into the dust bin. 

Now use a pressure pipe and wash off the porch/ patio, ensuring no more bird dropping is left behind. 

If you have a wood patio, the chances are that the dried bird poop has left some stains behind. For getting rid of it, you can use a commercial bird poop stain cleaner. However, if the results aren’t impressive, then getting the wooden surface varnished again is the only solution left. 

Things to remember while cleaning bird’s poop

  • Cleaning fresh bird poop is way easier than cleaning the dry one. Also, fresh poop leaves lesser or no stains behind. 
  • Always cover your face (nose and mouth) as you do not want to inhale bird poop even accidentally.
  • Avoid doing the cleaning task on a windy day.
  • Keep your pets away from licking or sniffing bird poop.
  • Dispose of bird poop residue as soon as possible.
  • Always wear gloves while using any commercial solution or DIY mixture.
  • Sanitize the area after cleaning.
  • Make sure you wash your hands nicely once the job is done.

Wrapping up…

We hope this article and all the information above will provide you with some help. For a small amount of bird poop, you might not need any chemical or commercial products. Though, if the damage is more, nothing over specific products can help you. However, if you do not like dealing with birds’ poop, deter the birds in the first place.