Mold in sprayer

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ironpen

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I've got what looks like some green mold inside my sprayer. Don't know why it's there. Would Chlorox harm my pump if I put some in the sprayer?? Any other thoughts on how to get rid of it?? TIA
 
   / Mold in sprayer #2  
Don’t know what kind of sprayer you have but I run bleach through mine a few times a year and have no issues. I also flush it with water after every use.
 
   / Mold in sprayer #3  
If you have viton seals your pump should be ok. Rinse with clear water. However most weed killers or fertilizers will kill mold at spray able mix levels.
 
   / Mold in sprayer #4  
Don’t know what kind of sprayer you have but I run bleach through mine a few times a year and have no issues. I also flush it with water after every use.

If I leave weed killer in my sprayer over a month to so; It gets some type of mold or algae in it that cogs everything up. I then run bleach though it and everything works fine and is back to normal. Before cold weather I run a little bit of pink RV antifreeze though it, so the pump and valve don't freeze and bust.
 
   / Mold in sprayer #5  
I use the outdoor cleaning bleach. It's a lot stronger and will ruin your clothes if you get any on you, but I really like how quickly it works.
 
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#6  
I clean it thoroughly after each use. I'm a little nervous about running bleach through it (Seals??), so I was looking for a bleach alternative. Thanks for all the replies thus far.
 
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If I leave weed killer in my sprayer over a month to so; It gets some type of mold or algae in it that cogs everything up. I then run bleach though it and everything works fine and is back to normal. Before cold weather I run a little bit of pink RV antifreeze though it, so the pump and valve don't freeze and bust.
Im getting same thing in my roundup tank.
 
 

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