How To Remove Bird Poop From Windows Fast

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It's not a pretty sight when you open your blinds to find a smattering of bird poop on a window pane. After pondering how a bird managed to relieve itself directly on the glass, you'll probably move on to figuring out how to clean the mess off. Bird droppings are a little tougher to remove than other types of animal waste, especially when the poop isn't fresh. By the time you discover that unsightly white-and-black smear, it's most likely hardened into something resembling cement. Bird waste has a high amount of uric acid, which gives avian feces a glue-like consistency. It easily adheres to glass and won't simply wipe off. With the help of some warm water, dish soap, and everyone's favorite versatile cleaning tool — vinegar — you can quickly remove bird poop from a window.

Bird droppings are acidic, so it's important to remove them from windows as soon as possible. If left in place, the poop can damage any coatings applied to the glass or reduce the clarity of the pane. To maintain the structural integrity of your window and keep your view through the glass clear, grab a plastic scraper (or an old credit card), an empty spray bottle, and some dish soap. Make sure you also have some white vinegar on hand to tackle particularly stubborn droppings. Some microfiber cloths will come in handy when drying the window after cleaning it. A five-pack of Vileda Professional Yellow PVA Microfiber Cloths costs a bit over $25. And, since you will be handling animal waste, protect your health with a pair of rubber gloves and a mask.

Before you can tackle the actual bird poop removal, you need to make your cleaning solution. Fill the spray bottle with warm water and add a few drops of dish soap. Shake the bottle to thoroughly mix the soap into the water. Armed with your spray bottle of DIY bird-poop-be-gone and other tools and supplies, head over to your soiled windows. Assess whether you can safely access the window for cleaning. For example, depending on the tools you have on hand, a stable ladder and a spotter may or may not be required to clean high-up windows, like those on a second-storey home. Once you have the bird poop in your sights, scrape off as much as you can using the plastic scraper. Avoid using a scraper with a metal blade — you risk scratching the glass.

After most of the bird waste is scraped off, spray your dish soap and water solution onto the remaining waste and any other affected parts of your window. Let the solution soak into the residue for a few minutes before wiping the surface clean with a new microfiber cloth. Continue this process until all of the residue is gone. Finally, rinse the area thoroughly with fresh water. Dealing with stubborn bird poop that doesn't budge when scraped? Apply white vinegar or a baking soda and water paste to the area and leave it in place for at least five minutes. Dry your now-gleaming window with a clean microfiber cloth. The best way to clean your window for a streak-free finish is to go over it again with window cleaner, wiping in a circular motion.