How to Clean a Cockatoo Cage
To do a daily cleaning of your cockatoo's cage, change its cage liner and remove any droppings that fell on the cage itself. Next, wash and dry your bird's food and water dish with soap and hot water, then wipe down its perches and toys with a damp rag. Finally, vacuum around the cage to keep the floor clean. Additionally, do a weekly deep clean by removing your bird and washing the entire cage with soap and hot water. Then, wash all of your bird's cage accessories, such as perches, toys, and food and water dishes.
Put a fresh liner in the cage. Take out the old liner at the bottom of the cage and replace it with new liner. You may use newspaper or paper as liner for the cage. Put fresh liner in the cage at the beginning or the end of the day so it is clean. If you have layered the paper in the cage, you can remove the top sheet so the liner is clean and fresh. Only do this if water or droppings have not soaked through the top sheet. Wash food and water dishes with hot, soapy water. Take the food and water dishes out of the cage. Soak them in hot, soapy water for a few minutes. Then, scrub them with a brush or sponge and rinse them off with warm water. Make sure you get all the soap off of them. Let the food and water dishes air dry if you have a spare set of food and water dishes you can use for the cockatoo. You can also use a towel to dry off the dishes. Make sure the food dish is completely dry before you put bird food in it, as a wet dish can cause the food to mold. Clean the cage accessories. Take out any perches, swings, or toys in the cage. Use a wet cloth to wipe them down to remove any dirt, dust, or droppings on them. Do this once a day so the accessories stay clean. Always dry the accessories well with a towel before putting them back in the cage. Vacuum the area around the cage. Use a small vacuum or a broom to clean the area surrounding the cage. Vacuum up any dust, debris, or food on the counter or table around the cage. Remove droppings in the cage. Use a small shovel to scoop up droppings at the bottom of the cage. Do this once a day so the droppings do not stink up the cage. Removing the droppings will also prevent the cockatoo from catching diseases or infections. You can also scoop up any uneaten food at the bottom of the cage. Take safety precautions when handling your bird's droppings. Even if your bird is not sick, its droppings may contain viruses or bacteria that can infect humans. Small children, elderly people, and people with compromised immune systems are especially at risk, and should avoid touching bird droppings or inhaling dust from powdered droppings. To minimize the risk of contracting or spreading a disease from your cockatoo's droppings, wear gloves and a face mask. Always wash your hands with soap and hot water after cleaning your bird's cage. To minimize the spread of dust from powdered feces, don't let droppings sit in your bird's cage for more than a day. You can also reduce dust by moistening the cage lining papers with a bird-safe disinfectant, such as Lysol, Roccal, or Zephiran, before changing them. Set up the cockatoo in a temporary cage. Before you do the weekly cleaning, transfer the cockatoo to a temporary cage with a door. Use a spare cockatoo cage. Make sure the cockatoo is safe to stay in the cage for 30 minutes to an hour while you clean the regular cage. You can also put a spare set of food and water dishes in the cage so the cockatoo has somewhere to eat and drink. Put the cage in the shower or the sink. Make sure there is enough room in the shower for you to move around the cage and clean it. You can also put it in a deep sink to clean it. If you have a large cage, you can clean it in the yard next to a hose. Take out the liner in the cage and throw it away to prepare the cage for cleaning. Spray down the cage with warm water. Have the shower, sink, or hose on the high setting. Use the water to blast off dirt, droppings, and dust on the cage. Rinse off the cage well with just water, moving it around under the water so it gets a good clean. Clean the cage with vinegar cleaner. Combine 1 part white distilled vinegar with 2 parts water in a bucket. Dip a sponge or towel in the mixture and wipe down the cage. This will disinfect the cage and remove any odors. Wipe down the sides, top, and bottom of the cage. Scrub off dirt and droppings on the cage. Wash the cage accessories. You can use sandpaper to scrape off dried dirt and droppings on wooden toys or perches. Disinfect food and water bowls with hot, soapy water or a vinegar cleaner. Use vinegar cleaner on any plastic accessories, as sandpaper can damage them. Check if any of the cage accessories are dishwasher safe, and if so, clean them that way. Dry the cage and accessories. Use a clean towel or cloth to dry the cage well. Wipe off any water on the cage. Dry off the cage accessories with a towel or cloth. You can also try putting the cage accessories made of wood in the oven. Leave them in the oven at 250° Fahrenheit (121° Celsius) for 10 to 15 minutes. Place the cockatoo and accessories back in the cage. Make sure the cage accessories are completely dry before putting them back in the cage. Lay down fresh liner at the bottom of the cage. Put the cockatoo in the cage last so it can enjoy its clean environment. You should also restock the cage by filling the cockatoo's food and water bowls. 
Put a fresh liner in the cage. Wash food and water dishes with hot, soapy water. Clean the cage accessories. Vacuum the area around the cage. Remove droppings in the cage. Take safety precautions when handling your bird's droppings. Set up the cockatoo in a temporary cage. Put the cage in the shower or the sink. Spray down the cage with warm water. Clean the cage with vinegar cleaner. Wash the cage accessories. Dry the cage and accessories. Place the cockatoo and accessories back in the cage. 