GardenTried-and-true tip

Brushing and rinsing garden tools after use

Brush and rinse garden tools right after use, before soil and plant debris dry on.

Time
⏱ 10 min
Difficulty
◆ easy

What you need

  • Brush
  • Water

How to do it

  1. Brush off leftover dirt such as soil, or rinse it off with water.
  2. Let the tool dry thoroughly before you put it away.

Variations

  • If needed, add a little soap to the water.

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