Cleaning your Hummingbird Feeder

Keeping your feeders clean is essential for happy hummingbirds in your garden.

Did you know that at the peak of summer temperatures you should be cleaning your nectar feeders every 3-4 days?

Let’s go step by step on how to thoroughly clean out your nectar feeders.

Step 1: Empty out the nectar from your feeder.

Step 2: Take apart all parts of the feeder.

Step 3: Rinse out the bottle and base with water.

Step 4: Take your Pinebush Hummingbird Feeder Cleaning Brushes with soap and water and scrub the bottle and inside the feeding ports.

Step 5: Thoroughly rinse out the feeder.

Step 6: Close your sink or use a bucket and fill 1 part vinegar to 3 parts hot & soapy water. Put your feeder parts inside and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.

Step 7: After letting it sit, make sure to thoroughly rinse and set out to dry.

Step 8: Once your feeder is all dry, you can refill it with nectar and place it outside again!