How to Remove Bird Poop Stains from Wood

           Summer or springs not only brings glad tidings along with it but it also prepares you to welcome a myriad of bird droppings adorning your wooden deck each morning. This bird muck not only devastates the appearance of your deck but it also happens to be acidic in nature; therefore if left to set in the wooden surface it would eventually discolor it.

           This naturally implies how significant the removal of bird poop stains is from your wooden decks and tables. However, the worst thing is that bird poop hardens quickly and adheres to the surface in such a manner that trying to get rid of it is quite a daunting task.

Despite this fact, there are several methods which go a long way in ensuring the satisfactory removal of these bird poop stains. One such method is given below. Embark upon this stain removal method and bird droppings will become history

Things that you will require:

·      Gloves

·      Full covered clothing

·      Ventilation masks ( optional)

·      Rag/paper towel

·      Water

·      Commercial, all-purpose cleaner

·      Detergent

·      Bristled brush

·      Bucket

Steps that you need to take:

First of all you need to put on protective clothing. In case the bird poop stains are fresh, proceed as follows.

1.  Wipe off the bird poop from the stain using a rag or a paper towel.

2.  To remove all stain remnants, take a commercial all –purpose cleaner and apply it on the affected area.

3.  Afterwards, flush away this residue using water at low pressure.

In case the bird droppings which you are dealing with have dried on your wooden deck, then you have to do the following steps.

1.  Primarily you need to scrape off this dried residue and dispose it off.

2.  Saturate the remaining traces of poop stain with water.

3.  Take some detergent and water in a bucket.

4.  Apply this soapy water onto the poop stained area and rub it with the help of a bristled brush.

5.  Once you are sure that the stain has satisfactorily gone away, rinse the stained area again with clean water and finally allow it to air dry.

Tips and Warnings

1.  Since bird droppings are acidic, therefore inhaling any airborne poop particles can lead to potential sickness. Therefore it is highly recommended that you wear protective gloves and a ventilation mask before embarking upon this method.

2.  The commercial wooden deck cleaner that you opt to go for, ought to be an eco-friendly product, which implies that it should be safe for the surrounding plants and landscape.

3.  A power washer can also be used to get rid of bird droppings. It is best that you use a power washer of 1500psi or less so that any potential damage to the wooden surface can be prevented.