How to Unclog a Soap Dispenser
Liquid soap has been used to clean many things from grimy hands to filthy ducks. But even this convenient product has its problems. Liquid soap inside a dispenser may coagulate and stop the flow of soap through the pump. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Remove the pump from the bottle base.
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Rinse and rub the pump in hot, running water to loosen residue inside and out. Make sure your waterproof gloves are thick enough to prevent burns from the heat.
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Fill a jar or basin with hot water and place it in an empty sink or tub.
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Place the pump inside the jar, making sure that the supply tube (the long cylinder that brings up soap to the pump) is fully submerged.
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Press down on the pump repeatedly until the soap begins to move through the tube and flow out. Make sure that the liquid which emerges from the pump is going into the sink or tub. This is to prevent expended soap from reentering the supply tube.
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Repeat Step 5 until clear water flows out.
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Rinse the exterior of the pump again to remove any residue on the outside.
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Replace the pump on the bottle base and press down on it until soap freely flows.
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Tips & Warnings
For tougher clogs, substitute hot water with soap scum remover, making sure to wear protective gloves.
To remove tougher clogs with natural products, dissolve salt, baking soda and vinegar in the hot water. These products act as scrubbing agents.
To prevent clogs, repeat these steps every few months.
If your dispenser frequently clogs, discard the soap and repeat all steps, using new soap for the last step.
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- Photo Credit soap dispenser image by Christopher Meder from Fotolia.com
