How do you keep a cement bird bath clean?

You can use hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, or distilled vinegar to clean out your concrete bird baths. No matter which substance you use, always start by dumping out the old water and gathering some basic supplies like gloves, a bucket or bowl, a designated scrub brush, and your cleaning product.

Do concrete bird baths need to be sealed?

Freezing temperatures and the hot sun affect concrete birdbaths – if you leave yours in the elements without a sealant you will likely get pitting and cracking. Sealing the surface with a non-toxic sealant helps your birdbath to be less porous so it holds water well and limits the freeze-thaw effects.

Can I leave my concrete bird bath out all winter?

Put Away Unsuitable Baths Not all bird baths are usable in winter. Delicate baths, such as those with mosaics or other decorative accents, can easily break in winter, while heavy ice buildup can damage concrete bird baths. Very small baths will also freeze too quickly in winter and should be put away.

What kind of paint do you use on a cement bird bath?

You can use oil-based, latex or acrylic exterior paint. Oil and petroleum-based paints should not be used on the inside of the water basin where birds drink, but are fine for the basin exterior and pedestal base. Latex and acrylic paints are safe inside the basin after they fully dry.

Can you use baking soda to clean a bird bath?

Sprinkle baking soda over the bird bath basin. Sprinkle a little water over the baking soda, enough to form a paste. Use the scrub brush and work in circular motions. Scrub the entire basin.

Is there a sealer for concrete?

There are two main types of concrete sealers: film-forming sealers and penetrating sealers. Film-forming sealers include acrylics, epoxies, and urethanes that form a coating on the surface of the concrete. Film-forming sealers, especially acrylics, are more susceptible to wear and will need to be reapplied frequently.

How do you winterize a cement bird bath?

FAQ – What Should I Do with My Concrete Birdbath in the Winter?

  1. You can play it safe and bring your birdbath inside where it will be dry.
  2. You can empty the birdbath and cover it so that water doesn’t collect in the bowl and freeze.
  3. You can put a birdbath heater in the bath to keep the water from freezing.

How do you cover a birdbath for winter?

If the bird bath can’t be disassembled, then cover it with a protective bag to prevent water from getting into the basin. If you live where temperatures stay above freezing, consider moving the bird bath from its shaded summer location to a sunnier winter spot that is protected from wind.

Is RustOleum spray paint safe for bird baths?

Is It Safe To Use Spray Paint On A Bird Bath? It is safe to use spray paint on a bird bath. Bird baths should only be spray painted with oil-based, acrylic, or latex paints, and oil-based paint should not be used on the basins of bird baths. Rustoleum spray paint can be used for bird baths.