Humming Bird feeder holes cleaner.

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  1. Tooty2shoes

    Tooty2shoes Hardy Maple

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    Hi all:
    Today I had and an AHAH moment. I was poking a toothpick in and out one of the flower port holes to try and clean them out on my humming bird feeder. As I was muttering to myself about how hard they were to clean. The idea came to me to try the little brushes I get from the dentist to clean inbetween my teeth. I thought they would be just the right size for cleaning out those little holes. :-D They work super. Here is a few pic's of the little bristle brush cleaners I get from my dentist.

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  3. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Great idea! I don't get those from my dentist but I have seen them in the stores. I use toothpicks too and its difficult!
     
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    Good thinking,..that's a very handy little brush,..with many uses in mind.
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I agree - a spendid idea!! I think I'll try to pick some of those up as well. They will come in handy for cleaning the holes in my bird feeders and sooo many other things that I can think of. Thanks for the tip Tooty. :stew2:
     
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    Well, you just solved a problem for me! We have lots of those stashed in the bathroom (our dentist is big on giving out freebies) and I had never thought of useing them for the feeder ports. Thank you, and our hummers thank you!
     
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    Jerry Sullivan Garden Experimenter Plants Contributor

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    This idea is a definite keeper. I always have problems cleaning the holes in my feeder. My cleaning kit will now feature these brushes. Great Idea.

    Jerry
     
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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    That is a neat idea Tooty. Thanks for sharing it with us.
     
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    Thank you everyone for the kudos on my brush idea. Yup they sure are handy little things. Post what else you find to use them for. ;)
     

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