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.

How to remove pet poop stains

          Pet poop stains are an unavoidable consequence of having pets at your place. If not treated appropriately and swiftly, these stains can set into your carpets and hardwood floors, resulting into their discoloration and ultimately ruin.

Now even though you can potty-train your pets, yet you cannot rigidly control their egestion process. If your pet is having some digestion troubles, or if it just feels like doing so, it can decorate your floors or carpets with stench-filled feces.

In such scenarios, having a sound knowledge of pet poop stain removal tips, embedded somewhere in your schemata comes really handy. For this very purpose, we bring forth to you these effective and in expensive tips which will enable you to get rid of any poop stains along with their accompanying odor.

An important thing to remember while cleaning poop stains, whether from carpets or hardwood floors is that, primarily you have to scoop away the poop’s bulk. Definitely an unpleasant job- but since you are the hero here, so scrunch your eyes, puckers your nose, grab a pair of gloves and a dust pan. Scoop away the entire poop and get it done with.

Method One (For the removal of pet poop stains from carpets)

The following method is a pretty simple one, as it makes use of all those ingredients which are usually found at every household. Moreover it not only removes poop stains from your carpets but also helps you get rid of any accompanying odor. Just make sure that you act swiftly so that the stain doesn’t get much time to set in. Proceed as described below.

Things that you will require:

· Pre-wash laundry stain remover

· A bucket of cold soapy water

· Clean white Cloth

· Paper towels

· Vinegar

· Water

· Baking soda

· Vacuum

Steps that you need to take:

1.   After scooping away the excessive poop, take a pre-wash laundry stain remover and spray the stain with it.

2.   Next, take a bucket of soapy cold water. Using this soapy water scrub the stain with a cloth. Work carefully onto the stain from its outside towards its center so that the stain doesn’t spread any further.

3.   Keep on spraying the poop stain with stain remover and scrubbing it with soapy water until the stain disappears.

4.   Rinse the stained area with clean water.

5.   Place some paper towels over it to absorb all the moisture. You can continue replacing the saturated towels with new ones, until no moisture remains.

6.   To get rid of any annoying accompanying odors, make a solution of equal parts of water and white vinegar. The quantity of this solution should be in relation to the proportion of the stained area.

7.   Pour this solution onto the poop stain.

8.   Then repeat the paper towels process as elaborated above, to absorb any excessive moisture.

9.   Next, take some baking soda and sprinkle it on the stained area.

10.   Allow this baking soda to sit on the stain overnight.

11.   Next morning, vacuum up this baking soda and you will end up with a clean, sweet smelling, and stain-free carpet.

Warning:

Make sure that you scrub the carpet gently and in a circular motion, so that neither the stain spreads, nor do the carpet fibers get frayed.

Method Two (Removal of pet poop stains from hardwood floors)

Getting poop stains out of your hardwood floors can be tricky. Also it needs a lot of care; otherwise it is quite plausible that the moisture from the stain would get seeped in your wooden fibers, damaging your expensive and cherished floor. The following home remedy takes care of this situation and helps in the removal of poop stains and all its remnants.

Things that you will require:

· Baking Soda

· White vinegar

· Hydrogen per oxide

· Vacuum

· Cleaning cloth

· Plastic wrap

· Paper towels

· Paint brush

· Sand paper

· Wood floor polish/ stain touch up

Steps that you need to take:

1.   Once you have scooped away the excessive poop bulk, take hold of some paper towels and place them on the poop stain. These paper towels will absorb any poop moisture that might still be lingering on the stain. You can replace these paper towels with fresh ones if required.

2.   Next, apply a liberal layer of baking soda onto the pet poop stain. Allow this baking soda to sit on the stain for almost 24 hours so that it can effectively absorb any remaining moisture or the accompanying unpleasant odor.

3.   Afterwards, you can vacuum away this baking soda.

4.   Vinegar happens to be an excellent disinfectant and an immensely effective natural cleaner. Therefore after the application of baking soda, it is time you resort to the stain lifting powers of white vinegar. Dab the vinegar onto a clean cloth and use it to scrub the wooden floor.

5.   If the stain is still persistent, then you can also take the help of undiluted hydrogen peroxide. Pour this per oxide onto the stain. It should be ample enough to saturate the stained area of the floor.

6.   Now take a clean cloth and soak it in per oxide. Place this damp cloth on the stain and cover it with a plastic wrap, so that you end up with hydrogen per oxide poultice. Allow this poultice to sit on the stain overnight.

7.      Next, morning remove the poultice and finally wipe the wooden floor with a cloth soaked in a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water.

8.      You can then pat the floor dry with a clean towel.

 Tip.

· If your hardwood floor has been discolored, then you can sand it in the direction of the wood grain so that it can be restored to its original state.

· Furthermore, you can also consider giving it a re-touch with a wood polish or wood stain touch up.