Love this soap but it eventually partially clogs the soap dispenser I have it in and squirts wildly - suggestions?
364513
I have this problem as well, even with it watered down for a foaming dispenser. I try to just rinse the tip of the dispenser when I wash my hands so it doesn't get that hardened clump on the end.
364514
I would suggest a foaming pump. 1/3 soap, 2/3 water. And it works great!! If you are not wanting to buy a foaming pump, then i have heard that you can also mix 1/3 to 2/3 with aloe vera gel for a more soap like consistancy. Hope this helps!
364515
I use "The Dispenser III" in the shower. Sometimes a clog will form if you don't use a particular dispenser for a week or more. But I find I can just wipe the nozzle with a washcloth and the pump is strong enough to pop out whatever plug remains - not wasted as it lathers up on the washcloth anyway. I've been using those dispensers with Dr. Bronners for years and years.
108191
I broke one of these dispensers by using B&B; hand soap. It was not a clear variety. From reading the problems people have had with these pumps, I'm now wondering if it was the pump or the soap!I should say that I have another one of these pumps and it is still going strong. I've only used clear type soap in it.
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Mine tends to leak when full and the indicator shows full until it's actually empty. Therefore, I put in a few squirts from a bulk soap bottle and try not to get more than about half full. However, after that, it's a long time until I have to put more in. Otherwise, it works fine.
1734421
Other reviewers have described overwatering as well, but my problem was always clogging. The only thing I can think of is maybe adjusting the reservoir position to slow down the siphoning. I wonder if the spikes have different size holes...
33528
I just use regular dish washing soap that has anti bacterial fighter in it. Something like Dawn or Palmolive. There is a ratio of soap to water with the soap being much less. If you use too much soap it will gum up the dispenser. Check on the internet for a good ratio and 'don't shake' it once mixed. It's better if you just flop it sideways a few times to mix it. Ours has worked well so far. Good luck !
869383
There is a halfway mark for the soap. I do half of that for a full load. I use a HE washer. Anything more and it develops stink issues from detergent build up.
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Something must be messed up. As if you hadn't figured that out. : ) My guess is that the soap may be overfilled? I would completely empty the bottle and than rinse out the pump or just fill the bottle half way up with water and see if that clears things up when you pump. The only other guess I have is that while using another type of pump I put in some really old liquid soap that the lost a lot of it's liquid so it was really think. Just gunked everything up until I was able to rinse it out. Shy of that possibly there is a mechanical problem but mine springs right back up each time. Hope this helps. Take care, Rich
306454
There is a problem with the spring inside.....it should come back up almost as fast as your hand...Mine work great & would buy one again...you need to return it..must be defective....only other possibility is if you are using a very thick bodied soap....most liquid hand soaps should be fine.Hope this helps. Bob
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I haven't had any problems with the pump and has been working great. Sometime I need to clean out the dispenser area where soap builds up but that is all. Sorry I couldn't answer your question.
1458137
I have found these inexpensive soap dispensers invariably fail after a year or so. In fact, I believe I recall some name brands failing in the same length of time. I don't have a solution...
1522532
I have not had any problems with mine. I clean it every once in a while with light dish soap, but that is all!
1700861
This has not been an issue for me, sorry. But you might try a rinse aid in the cycle as well as regular soap; this makes a big difference in how clean the dishes are at the end of the cycle.
1067289
I have tried to use foam soap in different dispensers and it only foams when dispensed from it's own container. There must be something about the pump that is different in the foaming containers that makes it foam up. When I tried to dispense the foaming soap from another dispenser I had purchased, it just came out as a runny liquid.
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Something must be messed up. As if you hadn't figured that out. : ) My guess is that the soap may be overfilled? I would completely empty the bottle and than rinse out the pump or just fill the bottle half way up with water and see if that clears things up when you pump. The only other guess I have is that while using another type of pump I put in some really old liquid soap that the lost a lot of it's liquid so it was really think. Just gunked everything up until I was able to rinse it out. Shy of that possibly there is a mechanical problem but mine springs right back up each time. Hope this helps. Take care,Rich Something must be messed up. As if you hadn't figured that out. : ) My guess is that the soap may be overfilled? I would completely empty the bottle and than rinse out the pump or just fill the bottle half way up with water and see if that clears things up when you pump. The only other guess I have is that while using another type of pump I put in some really old liquid soap that the lost a lot of it's liquid so it was really think. Just gunked everything up until I was able to rinse it out. Shy of that possibly there is a mechanical problem but mine springs right back up each time.... » Read More Something must be messed up. As if you hadn't figured that out. : ) My guess is that the soap may be overfilled? I would completely empty the bottle and than rinse out the pump or just fill the bottle half way up with water and see if that clears things up when you pump. The only other guess I have is that while using another type of pump I put in some really old liquid soap that the lost a lot of it's liquid so it was really think. Just gunked everything up until I was able to rinse it out. Shy of that possibly there is a mechanical problem but mine springs right back up each time. Hope this helps. Take care,Rich « Show Less
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Chances are the soap is too dense for the dispenser, so probably you should empty the soap and let water go through the tracks a bit. Then use it to dispense something thinner.
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I had difficulty getting enough steam built up to get rid of soap buildup. It seems a bit underpowered. Hope this helps.
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take the top off, soak in hot water a few minutes, get a safty pin or needle and feed it through the front; put the bottom of the squirter in the hot water, pump the squirter, and see if this cleans out the clog, I'd do this once or twice before I'd return it