Dishwasher Safe!
One of the more tedious aspects of feeding hummingbirds is that the nectar can often get cloudy and form mold quickly in the heat. All components on this feeder easily remove and are Dishwasher Safe* to ensure you can easily maintain a clean feeder without the use of any special cleaning tools (*LED unit is not dishwasher safe).
Contents Included
- Hand-blown glass lid and base
- 3 Die-cast aluminum flowers
- 3 Silicone Leak Free port gaskets
- 1 Leak Free LED lid gasket
- Hanging basket with perches
- Powder coated hanging ring and 3 chains (located in styrofoam packaging)
- Solar-powered LED accessory
- Rechargeable battery
Cleaning Your Hummingbird Feeder
In order to be a responsible host, you must keep your feeder clean and full of fresh nectar. It is important to select a feeder that is easy to fill and can be taken apart so that all parts are easily cleaned.
Every four or five days take down your feeder and discard any unconsumed sugar water. Take apart your feeder and flush with hot tap water – a little vinegar can be added to the water to help prevent mold from becoming established. Visually inspect the feeder for black mold. If mold is present, place all parts in dishwasher for a thorough cleaning. (Or soak and clean the feeder thoroughly with a solution of ¼ cup bleach to one gallon of water; rinse well.) A pipe cleaner or small brush will be needed to pre-clean the stainless steel tubes of the bottom-fill feeders prior to placing in the dishwasher or when washing the feeder parts by hand.