diff --git a/get-started/05_persisting_data.md b/get-started/05_persisting_data.md
index 5f0cf905a6..4429ae7b15 100644
--- a/get-started/05_persisting_data.md
+++ b/get-started/05_persisting_data.md
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ Every time you use the volume, Docker will make sure the correct data is provide
     docker volume create todo-db
     ```
 
-2. Stop the todo app container once again in the Dashboard (or with `docker rm -f <id>`), as it is still running without using the persistent volume.
+2. Stop and remove the todo app container once again in the Dashboard (or with `docker rm -f <id>`), as it is still running without using the persistent volume.
 
 3. Start the todo app container, but add the `-v` flag to specify a volume mount. We will use the named volume and mount
    it to `/etc/todos`, which will capture all files created at the path.
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ Every time you use the volume, Docker will make sure the correct data is provide
     ![Items added to todo list](images/items-added.png){: style="width: 55%; " }
     {: .text-center }
 
-5. Remove the container for the todo app. Use the Dashboard or `docker ps` to get the ID and then `docker rm -f <id>` to remove it.
+5. Stop and remove the container for the todo app. Use the Dashboard or `docker ps` to get the ID and then `docker rm -f <id>` to remove it.
 
 6. Start a new container using the same command from above.