Troubleshooting tips for foam pump bottles

　　Sometimes, the foaming pump bottle gets a bit clogged and "sticky". The following tips may help you.

　　These foam pumps work by mixing dilute liquid soap with air and then turning it into the foam. Always follow the correct dilution rate suggested in my recipe. Please note that the use of extra Castilian soap will not produce thicker foam, it will only block the mechanism and make it "sticky".

　　Do not use the pump under running water or in a bottle full of water

　　If water enters the air chamber, it may cause the pump to malfunction.

　　Don't seal the bottle too tightly

　　This may affect performance and you will start to see the actual bottle producing suction. Loosen the lid and continue to use it.

　　Keep the pump active

　　If you don't use the foam pump often, any soap trapped in the mechanism will dry out and cause the pump to stick or malfunction.

　　Try flushing the pump with fresh water

　　Just remove the top of the pump and put in a glass of water. Keep pressing until the clear water disperses. Then try your bottle again.

　　Do not use additives other than Castile soap, essential oils, and water

　　There is a small screen inside the pump that allows soap and air to mix to form foam. These holes are very small and can easily block. Therefore, adding thickeners, glitter, mica, powdered colorants, etc. will cause your machinery to fail.

　　Try to turn the bottle upside down and pump water.

　　I heard that some manufacturers recommend this.

　　As a last resort, take the pump apart and clean it (although I strongly advise you not to do this!)

　　In 5 years of using foam pump bottles, I have never done this. However, if you insist on doing this. Note that this requires some force and will break into about 6 pieces, and it is not easy to put them back together. Foam Pump Suppliers recommend taking multiple photos to help you during the reorganization process.

　　If you wish, please disassemble only the pump mechanism and be sure you can put it back in place. I am not responsible for pumps damaged by manual tampering.