Problem with dying sprayers with DIY green cleaners
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Rita on Mar 29, 2016Try soaking the sprayer in hot water for a few minutes and then use an old toothbrush on the nozzle to remove any buildup. After this try spraying the hot water through the sprayer to remove any residue.Helpful Reply
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Linda Johnson on Mar 29, 2016I know that this is a very acidic spray. Perhaps it damages the spray bottle parts. Are there squeeze bottles that you can use to spray that doesn't have metal parts?Helpful Reply
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Bonny McDaniel on Mar 29, 2016Yes, that was my first thought...if the cleaning solution is destroying the gunk, it is probably eating away at the plastic. After you finish cleaning, you might have to empty the contents and rinse out the sprayer.Helpful Reply
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KKAbsherwrites on Mar 29, 2016Vinegar eats away rubber and metal over time so that is probably the issue. Re-use bottles from cleaners that ran out and toss when it no longer sprays or go to the dollar store and use those until they stop spraying and insert new sprayer or transfer to another spray bottle.Helpful Reply
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Laura Brock on Mar 29, 2016Some of the "industrial" spray bottles available at Sam's Club or janitorial supply companies might hold up longer.Helpful Reply
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Ann on Mar 30, 2016I have never had luck with spray bottles that were not heavy duty for keeping those cleaning supplies in. Small cheaper bottles gum every time so I don't buy them any more.Helpful Reply
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Bonny McDaniel on Mar 31, 2016If you have an Ace Hardware near you, watch their sales. I've bought nice size, fairly heavy duty, sprayers there for $3 or less apiece. I have cleaning solutions, plant fertilizers and herbicides in some of them.Helpful Reply
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NancyMaria on Apr 01, 2016The springs are jammed/locked up. They were 3.00 but not worth the price. Going for more industrial style sprayers. Thanks for the help.Helpful Reply
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Bonny McDaniel on Apr 01, 2016I've only been to Elko once...broke down with our tent trailer. But the hospitality was great as we waited for the morning to come so we could get another tire...man, wife, seven kids and a puppy! I don't know what the regular price on those Ace bottles are...maybe higher in your area, too. Good luck.Helpful Reply
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Diane Rich on May 02, 2016sorryHelpful Reply
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Diane Rich on May 02, 2016SOFT 'N STYLE Clear Spray bottle 16oz pack of 6 9.27 AMAZON I LOVE THESE SPRAYERS...perfect size and use for vinegar, alcohol and all cleaning supplies. I've had these for at least a year and they are very good.Helpful Reply
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