crazygreenthumbs posted: " I am doing my spring yard cleaning. Up first was the birdbaths. I rinsed and wiped them out. Then I put vinegar and water to fill them. Then I put paper towels to hold the vinegar on the ring of scale (from my gunky, high pH, calcium and lime filled tap " | crazygreenthumbs February 21 | I am doing my spring yard cleaning. Up first was the birdbaths. I rinsed and wiped them out. Then I put vinegar and water to fill them. Then I put paper towels to hold the vinegar on the ring of scale (from my gunky, high pH, calcium and lime filled tap water) around the rim. I soaked them overnight. Next I brought them in and sprinkled on some Barkeepers Friend and scrubbed them. (It's like Ajax or Comet but it works much better. Plus: it has no bleach.) I rinsed them off and we're almost good to go. Both birdbaths have painted glass. The peacock one will get some clear spray paint on the back to preserve the paint. The Texas flag I'll need to get some glass paint to repaint it. I'll then put a coat of clear paint over the top of that. My yard is pretty popular in the summer with these water sources. I usually get a large animal who tips them over every night. That helps keep the baths from gifting any mosquito larvae with stagnant water (and reminds me to refill them), so it's not all bad! Drying. Ready for spring! Meet you out in the garden with a refreshing drink for the local birds. Crazy Green Thumbs | | | | You can also reply to this email to leave a comment. | | | | |
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