7 Steps to Total Sprayer Cleanout – Tips with Tom #6

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Key takeaways
  • Thoroughly clean the sprayer to prevent crop injury and residue carryover.
  • Follow a proven mixing order and neutralization steps; know when and how to use ammonia safely.
  • Use recirculation and aggressive tank rinsing method for a much more effective rinse and reduced contamination.

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The first question during the spray season is likely, “what kills this weed spectrum? The second might just be, “How do I clean our my sprayer properly without risking crop injury next go-round?”

Tom Wolf, spray application specialist and @Nozzle_Guy, answers not just that question, but also a few more —

  • “Can you neutralize chemical?”
  • “Is there a tried and true mixing order?”
  • “What does ammonia actually do in the cleanout process?”

From the importance of being thorough, to top tips on minimizing issues with specific Group 2 problems, to a handy method for getting a much more effective tank rinse, Wolf will walk you through his top 7 tips for effective sprayer cleanout.

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Tom, Jason and. (2015). 7 Steps to Total Sprayer Cleanout – Tips with Tom #6. Sprayers 101. https://sprayers101.com/7-steps-cleanout/ (Accessed on April 19, 2026 at 21:55)

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