How to Clean Plant Containers
Gather all the containers that need cleaning., Wear appropriate clothing., Remove the debris with the stiff brush.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Gather all the containers that need cleaning.
Throw away any containers with cracks, chips or signs of weakness.Terracotta containers which are cracked or broken can be used as broken pieces at the base of plant containers to help with drainage. -
Step 2: Wear appropriate clothing.
Wear protective gloves.
Wearing gloves is important when cleaning plant containers because you will be handling bacteria, fungi and bleach.
You do not want bleach to irritate your skin.
Wear old clothes in case the bleach solution splashes on them.
Also, wear goggles to avoid getting the solution into your eyes. , Scrubbing off the debris removes as much loose dirt as possible from the pot.
Removing this superficial dirt will accelerate the soaking process. -
Step 3: Remove the debris with the stiff brush.
Detailed Guide
Throw away any containers with cracks, chips or signs of weakness.Terracotta containers which are cracked or broken can be used as broken pieces at the base of plant containers to help with drainage.
Wear protective gloves.
Wearing gloves is important when cleaning plant containers because you will be handling bacteria, fungi and bleach.
You do not want bleach to irritate your skin.
Wear old clothes in case the bleach solution splashes on them.
Also, wear goggles to avoid getting the solution into your eyes. , Scrubbing off the debris removes as much loose dirt as possible from the pot.
Removing this superficial dirt will accelerate the soaking process.
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