To raise a soap pump, you typically need to untwist or unlock the pump head so it springs up into its ready-to-use position. Most new soap and lotion pumps are shipped in a locked, downward position to prevent leaks during transport.
The process involves holding the bottle or base steady and turning the pump head until the internal mechanism releases, allowing the pump head to extend upward.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here's how to unlock and raise your soap pump:
- Secure the Bottle: Place the bottle on a flat surface or hold it firmly with one hand. It's crucial that the bottle or the collar below the pump head doesn't turn while you twist the head itself.
- Grip the Pump Head: Grasp the pump head, usually just below the nozzle where the soap comes out.
- Twist the Head: While holding the base steady, try twisting the pump head.
- As demonstrated in the reference video, you can try twisting it clockwise.
- If twisting clockwise doesn't work or it feels tight (as described "not twisting anymore" in the video), try twisting in the other direction: counterclockwise.
- Release: Continue twisting counterclockwise (or the direction that works for your specific pump) until you feel or see the pump head pop up. This indicates it is unlocked and ready to dispense soap.
Important Tip
Always ensure you are holding the base of the pump or the bottle itself steady. If the entire assembly, including the collar just above the bottle neck, twists, the pump head will not raise. You need to twist only the head relative to the base/collar.
Once the pump head is raised, a few initial presses may be required to prime the pump and draw the soap up the tube for the first time.