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Is there a way to clean a clogged switchable sprinkler/multi spray garden sprayer nozzle?

Anthony "TC" Williams
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Anthony "TC" Williams is a Professional Landscaper in Idaho. He is the President and Founder of Aqua Conservation Landscape & Irrigation, an Idaho Registered Landscape Business Entity. With over 21 years of landscaping experience, TC has worked on projects such as the Idaho Botanical Garden in Boise, Idaho. He is a Idaho Registered Contractor and a previously Licensed Irrigator in the State of Texas.

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Yes, it can be broken down and cleaned. Read the owner's manual and familiarize yourself with the correct and proper procedures. Some parts\components may need replacing.

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I have a sprayer that sat outside over the winter. How do I get it to spray if it won't spray at all?

Anthony "TC" Williams
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Anthony "TC" Williams is a Professional Landscaper in Idaho. He is the President and Founder of Aqua Conservation Landscape & Irrigation, an Idaho Registered Landscape Business Entity. With over 21 years of landscaping experience, TC has worked on projects such as the Idaho Botanical Garden in Boise, Idaho. He is a Idaho Registered Contractor and a previously Licensed Irrigator in the State of Texas.

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Break down all of the parts of the sprayer delivery system so that you can inspect and clean them. Some of the rubber parts may have deteriorated from being in constant contact with the chemicals.

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What do I rinse a sprayer with after using. Roundup

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Roundup is a mild enough herbicide that water alone will neutralize it. Rinse the sprayer thoroughly with water a few times, spraying it out through the hose and nozzle, then let it dry.

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How do I clean the sprayer if I used bleach?

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If it is only a bleach and water mixture, just rinse the tank and sprayer with tap water and leave open to the air. If any bleach is left, it will evaporate in just a few hours. You do not need to use any chemicals to clean or neutralize it.

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How do I clean sprayer after using castor oil?

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To remove the castor oil, rinse the sprayer with warm soapy water, using a dish detergent or dish soap. Spray the soap and water solution through the hose and the nozzle, then repeat if there's still oil left in the reservoir.

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