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Illustration of a hummingbird feeder with clear sugar water and a few drops of lemon added to lower pH and inhibit mould growth

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November 26, 2025

The lemon in hummingbird feeders that keeps sugar water clear : how acid stops mould growing

Discover how a drop of lemon keeps hummingbird feeder sugar water clear. Learn safe ratios, pH targets, cleaning tips, and why acidity slows mould and yeast.

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