How about vinegar? Boiling water?

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From: Marlene Penry <mpenry at compuserve.com>
To: Tweeters <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
Subject: Cleaning Bird Feeders
Date: Friday, October 17, 1997 3:30 AM

I am concerned with the discussions here on Finch disease and would like to
know if anyone has a suggestion other than chlorine bleach for disinfecting
bird feeders. I really do my best to avoid household hazardous products
due to the environmental damage they cause. I'd like to find an
environmentally friendly alternative. I currently just wash the feeders
with hot soapy water -- using biodegradable soap of course. :- )

Marlene Penry
Seattle, WA
mpenry at compuserve.com
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