Finding pigeons excrements on the balcony is not only annoying, but also dangerous for health. However, there is a simple and effective natural remedy that dissolves them in a few minutes without effort.
Those who have a balcony knows: just a day of wind, a few forgotten crumbs and zac, here is the small disaster. The pigeons arrive on time and leave their business card, not liked all. It is not only an aesthetic, but also hygienic question: those excrements can become a real problem. Often the first reaction is to go looking for a super aggressive detergent, those who promise miracles in three seconds. But do you really need?
Curiously, sometimes the answer is already in the kitchen. A bottle of vinegar, a forgotten lemon in the fridge and a little baking soda can make magic. You don’t need to have the house full of expensive products or strange cleaning devices. Just know a few tricks and use it at the right time. This is one of those cases. And it works as well.
Piccioni excrements: the natural method that melts dirt in a few minutes
White vinegar, bicarbonate and lemon juice. No, it is not a kitchen recipe, but the mixture that can turn into a powerful ally against the most obstinate dirt. The beauty? All natural, and also perfumed. It takes half a glass of white vinegar, add two tablespoons of baking soda (attention, frizes!) And it is completed with the juice of half a lemon. Warm water enough and away, all in the sprayer. Shake well is a must.
Once ready, the mixture must be sprayed directly on the excrements. After a few minutes of waiting – just enough time to take a walk at home or drink a coffee – the dirt begins to melt alone. At that point, a sponge or a soft brush is enough and you’re done. Clean, disinfected and without that unbearable chemical smell. Those with children or animals can use this solution with more serenity. No danger, no toxic substance. Only common ingredients, economic and easy to find.
How to prevent the presence of pigeons on the terrace
Ok, clean is fine. But if the pigeons come back every day, what do you do? Better to run for cover before it becomes a habit. And the good news is that drastic measures are not needed.
Just look around: is there something that could attract these unwanted guests? Maybe a bowl of water left on the floor, or a few crumbs escaped during the outdoor breakfast. Sometimes they are small details to make the difference.
Others instead rely on simple, almost trivial tricks, but who work. Nothing expensive or complicated, only a pinch of talent and a little constancy. Each balcony is different, so you need to find the right combination, perhaps even with a little attempts.
Here are some easy ideas to put immediately to the test:
- Install reflective stripes or noisy objects that can disturb volatiles;
- Use natural repellents such as pepper, cinnamon or essential oils, especially those with mint or eucalyptus;
- Avoid leaving Food or stagnant water around, which easily attracts the pigeons;
- Cover window sills and railings with thin nets o anti-small threads, almost invisible but effective;
- Come regularly move vases and furnishings, so as to make the balcony less predictable and welcoming.
Do they always work? Not exactly. But they certainly help to make the space less inviting for those looking for a quiet place to rest. And in the long run, they make the difference.
Other surprising uses of this natural mix
Once tried for pigeons, it is difficult not to use it elsewhere. Because this mixture really has a thousand lives. Do you know the barbecue grids after a Sunday in company? Or the garbage can that in summer gives off little pleasant smells?
Vinegar, baking soda and lemon manage to get away there too. Ditto for mold that is formed in humid corners, or the limestone that ruins the taps. Even stained white fabrics can return to shine with a little patience.
It will not be the magic wand, but it is a clever, economic and also ecological solution. It is worth keeping it always ready, because you know: dirt comes when you least expect it.
With some precautions and a pinch of goodwill, even the most unfortunate balcony can return clean, fragrant and free from unwanted guests.
Without effort, without poisons and above all without stress.
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