Bathroom cleaning
How to Clean Soap Dishes and Refillable Dispensers
Empty, clean and dry the container before the permitted refill.
Overview
Remove bar soap and pooled water; empty refillable bottles as directed and identify the cleaning method for the pump and bottle. Separate washable parts and brush off soap deposits; keep powered pump heads and battery compartments dry.
Tools needed
- Dedicated soft brush
- Warm water
- Clean cloth
- Original labelled soap refill
Cleaning steps
Empty dishes and bottles
Remove bar soap and pooled water; empty refillable bottles as directed and identify the cleaning method for the pump and bottle.
Remove deposits, protect electrics
Separate washable parts and brush off soap deposits; keep powered pump heads and battery compartments dry.
Rinse washable parts
Rinse dishes, bottles and approved pump parts as directed; never top up old soap, mix brands or dilute with water.
Dry before refilling
Dry completely before assembly and refill only with compatible original soap; note the refill date and wipe the base and drips.
Common mistakes
Continually topping up old soap
✓ Correct actionRemove bar soap and pooled water; empty refillable bottles as directed and identify the cleaning method for the pump and bottle.
Diluting soap with water
✓ Correct actionEmpty the old soap, clean, rinse and fully dry the container before adding compatible soap as directed; do not add water or mix old and new products.
Immersing a powered pump
✓ Correct actionFor powered or sensor dispensers, remove only parts the manual permits washing; keep the body, battery compartment and contacts dry and out of water.
Refilling before parts are dry
✓ Correct actionDry completely before assembly and refill only with compatible original soap; note the refill date and wipe the base and drips.
Practical tips
Tips for helpers
- Keep the soap refill's original label.
- Wipe nozzle drips before returning it.
Tips for employers
- Provide pump-compatible soap.
- Arrange care for a faulty powered pump.
Completion checklist
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