Using large plastic barrels in your garden to grow food for your family is a way to save money, help the environment and provide fresh organic food to eat. It also helps you move your growing fruits and vegetables to places with more or less shade. It is smart to clean these plastic barrels before planting fruits, vegetables or herbs in them, and also if you are switching the produce growing in the barrels. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Make sure there is no dirt or produce in the barrels. Put on the gloves.
2. Fill the barrel halfway up with warm water. Add 1/3 part bleach to the water. Swish it around with your gloved hands.
3. Soak the rag in the mixture and rub it around on the upper sides of the inside of the barrel, where the water and bleach mixture are not touching. Make sure to wipe down the entire inside of the barrel completely so it is sanitized and clean.
4. Dispose of the bleach and water mixture in a safe and proper manner, such as down a garage drain or a large sink drain. Rinse the inside of the barrel out with clean, warm water once more to get rid of any bleach residue.
5. Wipe the inside of the barrel dry with another rag. Fill the barrel with dirt, and plant herbs, vegetables or fruits accordingly.
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