CeeScraps
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Post by CeeScraps on Feb 23, 2022 21:20:25 GMT
Ladies...
I am looking for a kitchen countertop soap dispenser. I have one that has a sensor on it. It's not working anymore. I can't figure out what the issue is.
So....does anyone have a countertop dispenser that will work? It can be a pump dispenser.
Thanks!
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Post by Gem Girl on Feb 23, 2022 21:31:28 GMT
I assume you've tried fresh batteries, but have you tried locating & cleaning the sensor that detects your hands? It could have become coated with kitchen grubbiness, maybe?
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CeeScraps
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Post by CeeScraps on Feb 23, 2022 21:40:26 GMT
I assume you've tried fresh batteries, but have you tried locating & cleaning the sensor that detects your hands? It could have become coated with kitchen grubbiness, maybe? I have. I can hear the "motor" working but no soap comes out. I can see that it's full of soap too. |
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Post by Gem Girl on Feb 23, 2022 21:54:59 GMT
I've had that happen, too. Frustrating. I figured it was useless anyway if I couldn't get it working, so I took a straight pin (like you use for sewing), inserted it into the dispensing hole, & moved it in circles. It cleared up the issue. Maybe the soap congealed in there? Anyway, I figured I had nothing to lose at that point. Good luck!
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kimi
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Post by kimi on Feb 24, 2022 18:43:18 GMT
I love my Simple Human soap dispensers. Two are around 10 years old (one rechargeable and one-battery operated) and still working fine. Another (battery-operated) stopped working after 5 years -- it would not pump soap. But I still love them and recommend the brand.
Costco has a twin-pack of the rechargeable Simple Human (brushed-metal finish) soap dispensers. Occasionally Costco offers $10 off this set.
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Post by Basket1lady on Feb 24, 2022 22:11:28 GMT
I've had that happen, too. Frustrating. I figured it was useless anyway if I couldn't get it working, so I took a straight pin (like you use for sewing), inserted it into the dispensing hole, & moved it in circles. It cleared up the issue. Maybe the soap congealed in there? Anyway, I figured I had nothing to lose at that point. Good luck! This is what I would do. It’s likely just clogged with residue. Or just keep trying to find hot water through it. I use a foam soap with a manual pump dispenser and I need to clean the nozzle out about 3/4 of the way through a bottle. I would imagine that it’s similar for a mechanical pumps as well. |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Feb 24, 2022 22:54:35 GMT
I have used a pin to unclog all different kinds of pump soap dispensers. You can even let it soak in hot water to start it moving. I have taken the whole pump part apart to clean them.
Psst... BBW foam soap can be diluted half/half with water.
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Post by mikklynn on Feb 25, 2022 13:12:27 GMT
I have brushed nickel fixtures in my remodeled main bathroom. They are a pain in the ass. You have to polish them like silver. I'd never get that again.
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