Recently, I keep finding the bird droppings on the deck. Are there any ways to keep bird from leaving their droppings on the deck? Besides, are there any good chemicals that can clean the bird droppings without affecting the deck paint? Thanks.
How to keep bird away from leaving their droppings on the deck
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The biggest concerns I would have are things growing under the deck and critters moving in. I would grade the area to help with drainage so water won't puddle and spray the area with round-up or something similar.You might want to cover the ground with landscapers fabric so nothing can take root.Then spread a layer of crushed stone to hold it all in place.I would make sure the sides are covered with lattice maybe even put window screen behind it.This would still allow ventilation but keep out the critters.
Go to a Marina and get some dock corner bumpers. It's probably the least ugly solution.
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Give the birds somewhere better to roost and poop. Put up a clothesline or other string-type thing over a patch of ground that could benefit from fertilization. The birds will roost on the string and poop on the ground, fertilizing it. Now you have a clean deck and your soil is receiving a regular infusion of minerals, particularly phosphorous, which is otherwise hard to add to soils.