Change soap pump dispenser into foaming dispenser?

[SplshMtn99]

I have a decorative soap pump dispenser in my 1/2 bathroom that matches some other items. The soap pump is no longer working. I've been unable to find a replacement pump for it.

I'm wondering if anyone has seen a way to change a regular soap pump dispenser into a foaming (foamer) soap pump? It would be great to be able to use less soap & it probably wouldn't clog & break as often. I'm sure SOMEONE has thought of this by now.

I'm obviously not googling the right words. Found a few craft type places that sell bottles, but I don't think the tops look the same so I don't know if they would fit.

If it helps, this is the discontinued soap pump I have. Its just a regular screw on. Obviously, its not going to be a nice brushed stainless steel like the original. http://yourbedroomsource.com/library/REALLY20STONElarge.jpg

 

[NEM]

Actually I saw one in a catalog recently....here is one at Target....

http://www.target.com/Cuisipro-Foam-Pump/dp/B000HS9QQY/sr=1-1/qid=1223434144/ref=sr_1_1/601-8290707-5194523?ie=UTF8&rh=k%3Afoam%5Fsoap%5Fdispenser&page=1

actually several versions come up when you google "foam soap dispenser"

Good luck on your search!

 

[allison443]

On a related topic- I have a foam soap bottle from bath and body works. When it runs out, can I replace the soap with another kind of liquid soap that will foam...the soap in there now seems like a very thin liquid.
TIA!

 

[Imzadi]

Splash, I've done some research in the past. The problem is that the foam pumps are wider in the neck tha regular pumps. (See the pic the PP poster linked to.) I guess it's designed that way to introduce more oxygen in at the pump there and creates the foam.

The liquid soap, itself, is exactly the same, yet it is watered down with about SIX times as much water. So you do save on soap. It's the bubbles (foam) that actually does the cleaning.

You might try this place for a replacement pump dispenser. Pump D have a cork insert, so it fits inside your current bottle. No need to worry about finding one that fits your bottle's threads correctly, then.

I've bought from Axner before:
http://www.axner.com/

As for getting a new foaming pump bottle completely and refilling it, here are directions to make the watered down liquid soap:

http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf256139.tip.html

 

[SplshMtn99]

Splash, I've done some research in the past. The problem is that the foam pumps are wider in the neck tha regular pumps. (See the pic the PP poster linked to.) I guess it's designed that way to introduce more oxygen in at the pump there and creates the foam.

The liquid soap, itself, is exactly the same, yet it is watered down with about SIX times as much water. So you do save on soap. It's the bubbles (foam) that actually does the cleaning.

You might try this place for a replacement pump dispenser. Pump D have a cork insert, so it fits inside your current bottle. No need to worry about finding one that fits your bottle's threads correctly, then.

As a ceramic artist, I've bpught from Axner before:
http://www.axner.com/

As for getting a new foaming pump bottle completely and refilling it, here are directions to make the watered down liquid soap:

http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf256139.tip.html

I was trying to find those because I knew craft people bought them that way. Thanks. And beige would be better than white. Now I just have to figure out what size it is. What am I measuring? The outside of the neck? The inside? The height of the neck? I could buy a bunch at that price. lol The neck is part of the bottle. Its not a removable collar.

I started the thread on the budget board too. And yes, I've already figured out that the foamer I have won't fit inside the bottle neck. But I was hoping someone had invented something by now that would work.

 

[Imzadi]

Measure the inside of the neck. But don't worry too much about it. If the cork doesn't fit inside, you might be able to slip on a thinner cork. I've often seen a bag of assorted sizes corks in the kitchenware departments. Just take the right size & drill a hole in the center, the size to fit the pump tube.

 

[SplshMtn99]

Update...as if anyone cares.

I was in Linen 'N Things today checking out the Going Out of Business Sale. I came across Croscill replacement lotion pumps. Plastic but seemed very sturdy. In white, silver & gold. Only $1.50. Regular $1.99. So, I bought one in each color for future pump failures on other dispensers I have.

Even though my decorative soap dispenser isn't from Croscill, the replacement fit perfectly AND its in a style/size/height very similar to the original pump part. Silver color is a little different. Plastic instead of metal, but I can live with that. I have my decorative pump back & can now ditch the cheap yucky brand bottle.

I wish this was my only problem in life. lol