Note the container/pump you use has to be designed for foaming soap. So start with one foaming soap dispenser and use this method to refill
Use the same method for foaming hand soap
Soap companies are making tons from foaming soap - what people don't realize is that it is actually just a little of their regular soap mixed with water. A bottle of their regular soap will make around 8 bottles of foaming soap (of the same size)
I've done this since foaming soap came to the market. I was excited when they starting selling the foaming soap containers at the dollar store. Ten years ago they used to cost 6 or 7 dollars. I use refill soap (like dial) that has no conditioners in it that clog up the foamer. Like Jax said, it's a little soap and a lot of water.
But I have a question, does using such a small amount of soap along with the water really clean as good? It seems like with the foaming soap dispensers that you find inside restrooms, I have to squirt more times onto my hand to get a really clean wash. What is the advantage of foaming dispensers, if you wind up with mote squirts on your hands vs. the regular old one squirt soap dispensers? And another thing, the foam does not seem to do the job very well as far as deep-down coverage.
Found an informative link on the web concerning this: link
GeorgiaBulldawg said: Thanks OP. Interesting post.
But I have a question, does using such a small amount of soap along with the water really clean as good? It seems like with the foaming soap dispensers that you find inside restrooms, I have to squirt more times onto my hand to get a really clean wash. What is the advantage of foaming dispensers, if you wind up with mote squirts on your hands vs. the regular old one squirt soap dispensers? And another thing, the foam does not seem to do the job very well as far as deep-down coverage.
Found an informative link on the web concerning this: link Too much to read re: soap, but you have know that these items are just consumerism, profits, and waste, in the worst way. Dont buy it. If you bought the dispenser then this is the alternative. Better plan is to think why do you buy the throw away items (swiffer, towelettes/wipes, etc...) to begin with. They are made for continual profits for the company that made them.
Example of differences: Spice Island Salt and or Pepper Grinder - Refillable McCormick Grinders - Non Refillable
One good for you, other good for manufacturer. Probably no difference in cost to buy or manufacture.
I put about an inch of kitchen sink dish washing soap in my foaming dispensers and then fill the rest of the way with water. Works great.
Regarding getting your hands clean with foaming soap: I'd rather use too little soap and have to pump an extra time then to use too much and have to lather it for 5 minutes and rinse it forever to get it off my hands.
GeorgiaBulldawg said: does using such a small amount of soap along with the water really clean as good? It seems like with the foaming soap dispensers that you find inside restrooms, I have to squirt more times onto my hand to get a really clean wash.Dishwashing detergent one of the best degreasers available and is used even for decreasing car engines. Boraxo works much better when used with it.
I don't understand the point of diluting the detergent with so much water, except to protect small children from ingestion.
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