It’s always a good idea to spray your parrot regularly and it might be more appreciated in hot weather.  However, your parrot’s spray bottle could become a health hazard if it is not kept scrupulously clean. 

Follow these rules to make sure your parrot’s ‘showers’ are always safe: 

• It is not adviseable to leave water in a spray bottle after use, as it can attract mould and harmful bacteria. 

• Thoroughly wash the bottle periodically.

• Fill the bottle with half hot water, half white vinegar. 

• Soak for at least 30 minutes. 

• Spray the solution through the nozzle, then remove it and soak the nozzle too, for at least 30 minutes. 

• Rinse thoroughly and run fresh water through the nozzle. 

• Leave separate components to dry thoroughly before re-assembling.