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How-To: Triple Rinse Pesticide Containers
Empty pesticide containers

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture recommends cleaning pesticide containers immediately after emptying them. Timely rinsing will be easier and more effective in removing all pesticide residue from the container.

Step 1

 Step 1 - Wear protective clothing and goggles

Treat an unrinsed container as you would a full one - wear protective clothes and goggles.

Step 2

 Step 2 - Pour pesticide into tank & let drip for an additional 30 seconds

Completely pour contents into tank and let it ‘drip’ for an additional 30 seconds.

Step 3

 Step 3 - Fill container with clean water & recap

Pour clean water into container and recap.

Step 4

 Step 4 - Shake container for 30 seconds

Shake container for 30 seconds.

Step 5

 Step 5 - Pour rinsate into tank & let drip for 30 seconds

Pour rinsate into tank and let drip for 30 seconds.

Step 6

Step 6 - Repeat steps 3, 4 & 5 two more times to complete triple rinse

Repeat Steps 3, 4 & 5 two more times to complete triple rinse.