The Roamwild Bird Feeder Cleaning Set gets feeders properly clean, including the ports and tight spots standard brushes miss. Two purpose-designed brushes, a large one for the tube and a small one for ports and corners, have quick-dry polymer bristles and wiping blades for a close clean. $14.99 with free US shipping.

Why it matters

Cornell Lab's Project FeederWatch found that feeders still carrying debris keep far more bacteria after washing than clean ones, so scrubbing away the residue is the step that matters most. Clean feeders every two weeks, weekly in hot or wet weather or if you see a sick bird: scrub, soak in a 10% bleach solution (1 part bleach to 9 parts water), rinse well and dry completely before refilling.

Key facts

• In the box: large cleaning brush and small cleaning brush.
• Quick-dry polymer bristles; wiping blades for a close, detailed clean.
• Rinse-clean: dirt washes off the brushes effortlessly.
• Ergonomic soft-touch grip; durable for repeated use.

Fits the PestOff tube feeders, the Arch Window Feeder and the hummingbird feeders. Problem Solved.