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Perky-Pet
Perky-Pet Foam Cleaning Mop
A long no-scratch foam mop for nectar reservoirs.
62Bird
4· 870 Amazon ratings
$9.41
Price checked Oct 17, 2026Buy on Amazon
Our verdict
HSReviewed by the BirdingPath team · Hilly Shore LabsUpdated Oct 17, 2026Price checked Oct 17, 2026
Synthesized from public specs and 350 buyer mentions. We research and analyze — we don't lab-test.
Get it if
Nectar feeders specifically: the long arm reaches the bottom of a hummingbird or oriole reservoir and the foam head will not scratch the glass.
Skip it if
Skip if you need to reach feeding ports — a foam mop cleans the reservoir, not the narrow ports where mold takes hold. Amazon also returns no rating for this listing, so its score rests on a neutral prior rather than owner feedback.
What it is
Cleaning mop
Size
Long-arm foam head
Where it goes
Nectar reservoirs; hangs by its own hook
Buyers praise
- Cleaning Performance
- Versatility
Buyers flag
- Durability
- Value for money
- Build Quality
- Ease Of Use
- Fit
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BirdingScore
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87/100
Skip it if
You need to reach feeding ports — a foam mop cleans the reservoir, not the narrow ports where mold takes hold. Amazon also returns no rating for this listing, so its score rests on a neutral prior rather than owner feedback.
You are happy mixing your own — four parts water to one part plain white sugar does the same job for pennies, and our nectar calculator scales it.
What it is
Cleaning mop
Nectar — ready to use
Size
Long-arm foam head
64 oz
Dye-free
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Yes — clear formula, no added colouring
Where it goes
Nectar reservoirs; hangs by its own hook
Straight into the feeder; refrigerate after opening
The BirdingScore, unpacked
Our published method blends real owner satisfaction with in-category value. No hidden math.
Owner satisfaction42/100
Field value95/100
Specifications
- What it is
- Cleaning mop
- Size
- Long-arm foam head
- Where it goes
- Nectar reservoirs; hangs by its own hook
Specs from the manufacturer listing and public product data; confirm the current listing before buying.
Manufacturer's claims (from Perky-Pet)Show
- EASILY CLEAN BIRD FEEDERS: The Perky-Pet Foam Cleaning Mop has a no scratch foam mop that makes cleaning feeders easy
- PERFECT FOR NECTAR FEEDERS: The cleaning mop has a long arm that's perfect for hummingbird and oriole feeders
- PREVENT BIRD ILLNESSES: Regular cleaning prevents harmful and water residue build-up
- EASY TO STORE: The cleaning mop has a built in hand hook for convenient hanging and storage
Marketing copy as listed by the manufacturer — not our assessment.