What is the first step in the recommended sprayer cleaning procedure?

• A. Rinse the inside and outside of the tank with clean water
• B. Add detergent to the tank
• C. Clean the nozzles with a wire brush
• D. Drain the tank completely

Answer: (A)

Starting with a thorough rinse using clean water, both inside the tank and on the exterior, is the key first step. This quick flush removes most of the old spray solution and residues, making the rest of the cleaning steps more effective and reducing the chance of cross-contamination when you switch products. It also protects pump seals and lines from corrosive residues and minimizes exposure risk during cleaning. After this initial rinse, you typically introduce a cleaner or detergent, circulate it to break down residues, and then rinse again. Cleaning nozzles with a wire brush and draining the tank are steps that come later in the process, once the tank has been flushed and residue has been loosened or removed.