Allan Balliett wrote:
Sprayer Decontamination and Maintenance: Sprayers must be thoroughly
decontaminated, inside and outside, after use. Regular maintenance of
spraying equipment will prolong its life and ensure accurate
trouble-free operation. This allows spraying to be done with the
minimum loss of time and taking full advantage of favorable weather
conditions.
NOTE: Read the manufacturer's instructions before beginning to wash
out a sprayer. Wear protective clothing appropriate to the pesticide
which has been used. This may include an apron, rubber gloves, boots
and face shield.
It is important to clean everything thoroughly including associated
equipment such as mixers, the site where mixing and filling is done,
and, of course, yourself.
All designed to boost the economy, of course. Alternatively, you could
use good old CT made in the oldfashioned way, pour some in the container
for a short time before spraying it out, it will neutralise the
chemicals and clean off any deposits. Clean containers that have held
chemicals similarly, pour some in, shake well, leave for a time, shake
well again, empty out, wash out with plain water.
