Renee Romeo Shows You A Genius Hack For Your Kitchen Sink Soap Dispenser

[@fbenfrank]

Wow... you nail it with this video!!! Huge thumbs up

[@ReneeRomeo]

YahshualsMyKing FBF, Thank you so much!! I love this project. It was fun to do. I think when you love what you do, it makes all the difference. I hope you try this for yourself. ☺ Thanks for taking the time to write such a nice comment, Renee

[@3467ruby]

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[@daviddammen4334]

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[@LMTDDS]

If you notice she did say she had to "pump it 50 times" to start the flow. You NEED a check valve from the aquarium store to hold the pressure otherwise the soap will slowly sink down and then you have to pump EACH time 50 times to get it moving.

[@ReneeRomeo]

No Leonard, It was 50 times to get the first bit of soap up to the top. From that point, it's readily available. I have a nice seal in my system. A check valve is not always needed. Maybe if you purchase the wrong size ID/OD tubing.... Renee

[@theresasmith3735]

I bought the installation kit from Lowe’s and bought the large bottle of Dawn and that’s exactly what happens to mine the soap seeps Back out so the soap is not readily available whenever I go to do dishes

[@volcrazy89]

@@ReneeRomeo A check valve is most definitely needed. I don't know why anyone would want to just buy the tube and save pennies. Get the kit with the tube and the check valve and call it a day.

[@fern9234]

I wonder if you make a zig zag in the tubing almost like a p trap it won't all go back into the bottle and will it affect the suction of the pump?

[@willardarmbruster8111]

I have a check valve. I still get air pockets and no soap

[@alexgarcia3005]

wow excellent, I love women with initiatives, this trick really is super neat, I will do it for my wife, you are a proud girl, two thumbs up for you

[@ReneeRomeo]

Alex, Thank you for the kind words! Your wife will love you for it. It's so much neater. All the best, Renee

[@1630tlb]

OMG this is an awesome hack. I’m not sure how I stumbled upon your hack here...while I was shopping online for a replacement bottle. Well instead I’m doing this!!! THANK YOU!!!💕💕💕💕

[@ReneeRomeo]

Yes Teri!! This is a much better solution. I'm so happy you found me. You're going to LOVE this!! If you're interested in more DIY projects, please check out my website www.reneeromeo.com where I have over 170 DIY tutorial videos for you to view. I'm always sharing info that will help out around the house. All the best, Renee

[@SUSAN-go4ki]

Renee, thank you for your sink dispenser hack. I wish your video was the first one I came acrossed. The silicone made all the difference and I was done in 10 minutes if that! I cautiously waited 30 minutes to let the silicone set and it was good to go.

[@ReneeRomeo]

So happy to help out! I love mine. All the best, Renee

[@sid1665]

Leave it up to a woman to be direct, efficient, and to the point. Thank you, this is a great hack I will be implementing on my kitchen sink. ❤💪🏽

[@ReneeRomeo]

Sid, Thank you for the kind words!!

[@lashonyataylor9492]

This video was very helpful in upgrading my dispenser and how thank you for sharing

[@ReneeRomeo]

You're going to love it! Thanks for watching, Renee

[@uprayup]

For those who soap is going back into the container - Do this: Buy a Check Valve (cut tubing in the middle and attach the valve) it will prevent the soap from returning to the container.

[@ReneeRomeo]

Just Curious!, Thank you for that! Several people have had issues with the soap as well. I think the tubing isn't the correct diameter. It may be an OD vs. ID issue? Mine has worked fine. All the best, Renee

[@mylife7634]

Well, this is just brilliant. Wow, I am so impressed. Thank you.

[@ReneeRomeo]

I hope you try it! Thank you so much, Renee

[@virginiaalonso6172]

Terrific idea and so well explained! You are one of a kind, Renee Romeo.

[@ReneeRomeo]

Virginia, Thank you for the very kind words! This was a fun video to do and one of my favorites!! Feel free to hop over to my website www.reneeromeo.com for over 170 more videos. All the best to you, Renee

[@elevvfr800]

Nice video, Renee. It's worth noting that there are many soap dispensers that have much smaller holes than those in your video. We had a beautiful Blanco soap dispenser that was apparently made for a much thinner soap mixture than is common in the US. If you have one of these, you'll want to replace it with a dispenser designed with a larger flow or you'll find that it clogs frequently. Sadly, many of the "premium" soap dispensers have this issue. It can be recognized by looking at the output end of the pump. If the hole is just 1/16" in diameter or less, it's likely to clog with conventional dishwashing soaps. The alternative offered by Blanco was to thin the soap before using.

[@ReneeRomeo]

Steve, Excellent point! I imagine that a little water won't affect the cleaning capability of the dish soap either. Thank you for sharing. I'm sure you'll help others with their issues as well. Thank you so much, Renee

[@todivetoday]

I thought to get the same size bottle that is attached to the dispenser, thus, the measurement of a liquid would be exact. But you, Renee, have a way better idea than mine, I'm going to use it. Great job. Thank you

[@ReneeRomeo]

Timur, You'll be so happy with this system. I never make a mess anymore and I rarely refill. I'm still trying to figure out how I can get three dispensers to look nice in my counter though: dish soap/hand soap/ hand lotion... a girl can dream! Thanks for the nice note! All the best, Renee

[@todivetoday]

@@ReneeRomeo, just completed the project, works like a charm, thank you one more time. At first, the soap was going down the tube, but I sealed the connection between pump and hose, and now it works as it should, no check valve needed. Be well. p.s. Just noticed that we have the same design countertops, guess it's most popular )))

[@ReneeRomeo]

@@todivetoday Hi Timur, Yes, I didn't need the check valve either. My guess is that it's an OD versus ID tube dimension. It's so slight but could cause the slipping issue. I'm glad that yours worked as is should. Thank you for sharing. Good choice - I really like my countertops!! All the best, Renee

[@miriamcreativ1645]

New subscriber, I signed up. I found you thanks to the research to name my kitchen dispenser project, and I will stay because you are a person who likes handmade like me and I will have many things to learn from you.🥰😍😘

[@ReneeRomeo]

Oh Miriam, Thank you so much. I'm just sharing all the tips and techniques that I've honed over my lifetime. Most of it was hard-earned so I'm trying to save everyone else the trouble by posting (easier) projects on my channel. Thanks for subscribing! Much appreciated. See you online! Renee

[@miriamcreativ1645]

@@ReneeRomeo 😉🥰😍😘💌💞💝

[@ismywardani3052]

Sungguh menginspirasi.... Matur suwun mbakyuu ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ReneeRomeo]

Sugeng Rawuh! Muga-muga sampeyan uga nyoba proyek iki! Sampeyan apikan banget, Renee

[@michelletraceyy]

This is genius. Just bought a house and the kitchen sink is in the island. I want to install one of these soap dispensers to eliminate clutter around the sink. Thank you!

[@ReneeRomeo]

Hi Michelle, You're going to love this!! Especially on an island where you see everything. Congratulations on the new house. This tiny little feature will make you love it even more. Please check out my website www.reneeromeo.com for over 170 DIY video projects that will help you out around your new home. All the best, Renee

[@michelletraceyy]

@@ReneeRomeo thank you!! ♥️ and will do!!!

[@ag100pct]

Good, clear, practical instructions. Thank you!

[@ReneeRomeo]

Just Tips, Thank you for the kind words! They're much appreciated. You're very welcome, Renee

[@mikebaylus]

Wow! So glad I found this. So clever!

[@ReneeRomeo]

Thanks for the kind words Mike! I hope you try this too - it saves on all kinds of mess and time. All the best, Renee

[@melindakaltenbaugh6139]

This worked great. Thanks, Renee!

[@ReneeRomeo]

Melinda, So happy to help out! Enjoy!! Renee

[@debrajudd9850]

This is awesome!! I've had my soap dispenser for years, I will be doing this tomorrow 🤗 Thank you!

[@ReneeRomeo]

Debra Judd, This is such a time/mess saver! You're welcome - this project gave me so much satisfaction. Best kitchen hack ever! All the best, Renee

[@sugarlumps1201]

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[@wayne1362]

Great idea

[@ReneeRomeo]

Thanks Wayne! You're going to love it!! Renee

[@kimwashburn6500]

Awesome! Thank you

[@ReneeRomeo]

Kim, You're very welcome! Renee

[@Aguilaz4ever]

Always looking, for great DIY or Hack videos, and this my lady is one of them.. Great job.

[@ReneeRomeo]

All Eyes On Me, Thank you! I'm glad I could help you hack your kitchen soap dispenser. It's very nice of you to leave me such a nice note. All the best, Renee

[@iamric23]

Just wondering if gravity plays a part in your idea? If you go to use the soap in the morning do you find that you have to pump the dispenser 20 or more times to bring the soap back up?

[@ReneeRomeo]

Hi Eddie, Some have complained about this issue and have installed a check valve toward the top of the tubing. Mine flows normally but it may be that there are slightly different sizes for the tubing? Those who have experienced this installed one and it solved their issue. I hope this helps you out too, Renee

[@jacquelinegordon9964]

I was looking for a video on hour to replace the pump because the piece that the bottle screws into broke on mine. This is so much better and I won't have to worry about that piece. I'm on my way to HD now. Thanks!!!

[@ReneeRomeo]

Jacqueline Gordon, You're going to love this! No more soapy mess. Have fun doing this project! All the best, Renee

[@satvinderhunjan1559]

Wow, love this hack

[@ReneeRomeo]

Satvinder, This was a great upgrade to my kitchen. You'll be so happy with it. Renee

[@satvinderhunjan1559]

@@ReneeRomeo I just renovated my kitchen and I got a soap dispenser and I find it was hard to put soap, but after watching your video I am planning on doing the same as you did. Thanks a million

[@ReneeRomeo]

@@satvinderhunjan1559 You're welcome and congratulations!

[@Pearl3Drummer]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@ReneeRomeo]

Black Mountain Percussion, Thanks for taking the time to send this nice note. You'll love the convenience. All the best, Renee

[@miriamcreativ1645]

Your idea would have helped me a bit if I had seen it before making my own kitchen soap dispenser, which I will post on my channel these days. Next time I'll definitely do a little tweaking, because yours🥰 is more practical😉😍 instead of always changing the bottle like I did.

[@ReneeRomeo]

Hi Miriam, Thank you for the kind words! This project has made my life in the kitchen much less messy and I rarely have to think about the soap running out. I have to deal with this maybe once every six months now. I can definitely deal with that! I'm glad to help out! All the best with your channel, Renee

[@miriamcreativ1645]

@@ReneeRomeo 🥰😍😘💌💝

[@dkroen17]

Cool idea!

[@ReneeRomeo]

Dkroen17, Hey - thanks for the kind words! This had made my life a little easier - it will for you too! All the best, Renee

[@dkroen17]

@@ReneeRomeo Still trying to deal with the pump sticking. I've cleaned it and oiled it. I think a trip to Lowes is now in order.

[@ReneeRomeo]

@@dkroen17 That's something that is tough to fix properly...

[@ms.kalico4489]

I'm wondering about the apples and why they're in that container.

[@ReneeRomeo]

Hahaha! I used to keep infused water in this container until the spout sprung a leak. I hated to part with it, so in go the fake apples... 🙂

[@jwlewis3661]

life saving! thank you so much

[@ReneeRomeo]

JW Lewis, You're welcome! You'll love it. If you're having a hard time finding the correct ID tube for your system, look for a check valve to insert into the line. Others have commented that their tubing was mis-labeled and it caused their soap not to pump. All the best, Renee

[@vassogoddess2182]

Hi Renee. I am redoing my kitchen soon and I need your super soap dispenser hack ASAP. Where did you buy your tube from? Can you link it below? I can’t wait! Thank you for everything 😀

[@ReneeRomeo]

Hi Vasso Goddess, I bought my tubing at The Home Depot in small quantity. However, if you'd like to purchase it online in a larger quantity (for ice maker application too) then here it is at Amazon: amzn.to/3hNnpBU Best wishes with your kitchen remodel. I have a few videos out that may also help with your journey (if you're interested) here: reneeromeo.com/2017/11/03/how-to-install-a-tile-backsplash-over-drywall/ reneeromeo.com/2017/03/03/how-to-install-tile-on-a-kitchen-countertop/ reneeromeo.com/2018/01/23/how-to-install-a-ductless-island-range-hood/ I hope these give you some great inspiration! All the best, Renee

[@MrMcChito]

Great hack. Thanks

[@ReneeRomeo]

Chito, So happy to help! I hope you do this too. All the best, Renee

[@ewwwobbie]

We bought this house a year ago and I’ve just been refilling the little bottle at the sink. Today I looked under the sink and saw a huge mess on the unused bottle of dishwasher detergent at the back of the cupboard. The connection of the little bottle to the sink had come loose and I had quite a mess on my hands. Did you know dish soap will solidify? I will definitely be trying your wonderful method!

[@ReneeRomeo]

Hi Shari Guy, That's an awful mess to clean up! I used to have issues on top of the sink but never underneath. At least it DID solidify because you'd have a mess of bubbles to deal with too. I'm so happy that you're trying this - you're going to be so pleased! All the best to you, Renee

[@revue1718]

Hi, this is a great idea. Could you please provide a link to the tubing to purchase?

[@ReneeRomeo]

Revue 171, Here it is: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DRKTQ64/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00DRKTQ64&linkCode=as2&tag=reneeromeo0f-20&linkId=582bf054e7b3a98324f149c80e66802d Have fun, Renee

[@LMTDDS]

Polyethylene tubing 5/16" OD.

[@edgetown1]

My pumper spout broke. Of course, the manufacturers of these soap pumps will not supply just the pump. So now I have to remove the entire system and replace it with a new one. Not easy since it is under and behind the sink where access is limited. Any idea?

[@ReneeRomeo]

Hi Nick, I know what you mean. Do you have a kid in the house with small hands? Usually once you get a few fingers on the container, it will twist off easily. Sorry to hear about it but now you can upgrade to a system that's so much easier to use. All the best with getting that thing out! Renee

[@edgetown1]

@@ReneeRomeo Hi Renee, no small kids. The metal just corroded and wore out. Trying to change than soap dispenser will require dropping the sink and removing the garbage disposal. Never again will I do an under the sink mount soap dispenser.

[@ReneeRomeo]

@@edgetown1 Agreed - unless you start a family of small children - lol. It'd probably be a lot less trouble to drop the sink though. I'm actually remodeling my basement bar right now and had to remove the sink in order to change out the faucet. It was too tight for my small hands too. I feel your pain. And... I didn't add an under counter soap dispenser either. Renee

[@buzoff4642]

I look forward to the day women have re-engineered all of kitchen design.

[@ReneeRomeo]

Buz Off, I love that - me too! I'm currently putting a 2nd dishwasher in our new island. I know it sounds crazy but I'm tired of looking at dirty dishes hanging out in the sink while the other one is washing or can't fit certain items. Dream big! Check out this pantry cabinet video (because you can never have too much storage): reneeromeo.com/2020/08/28/pantry-build-and-pantry-organization/ All the best, Renee

[@jessicamilla]

Very impressive! Thank you.

[@ReneeRomeo]

Hi Jessica, Glad to help! I was so frustrated every time I filled my soap. No matter how careful I was, I always made a mess of some sort. Now, my sink is always full of soap and perfect looking. Yours will be too! Thank you so much for the kind words. All the best, Renee

[@zhonglu2004]

Thank you for sharing! So smart!

[@ReneeRomeo]

Lu, Thank you for the kind words! I hope you try it too. Renee

[@rakeshgummadi3266]

I all ways has this question. When you have two dispensers with same color how to differentiate. Is there any hack for labeling.

[@ReneeRomeo]

Ramesh, We have metal tags that you can get on Amazon. Some of them are already marked and others you can write on. They attach with a small metal chain and come in many different colors to match your decor. I hope you can find them, Renee

[@chefbambu9382]

Thanks for the helpful video.

[@ReneeRomeo]

Hi Chef Bambu, You're very welcome! I have over 170 DIY video tutorials posted on my website www.reneeromeo.com if you'd like to check out other ideas. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this one: reneeromeo.com/2018/02/14/how-to-make-perfect-hard-boiled-eggs/ Have a great day, Renee

[@sandygelmini7426]

Thanks so much for sharing this idea.

[@ReneeRomeo]

Sandy Gelmini, You're welcome! I hope you try it. All the best, Renee

[@clunde2785]

what a GREAT idea!

[@ReneeRomeo]

Hi C Lunde, You're going to love this solution!! No more goopy mess. Thanks for the nice comment. All the best, Renee

[@nancystaggs8605]

If you could see under my sink, this is a brilliant idea if you have room under your sink, of which I do not, but for the general folks it is a great idea. To fill those things can be a hassle, but they are convenient. Is that snow I see? WOW, a white Christmas. I envy you but I do not envy the cold or shoveling the snow or driving into snow banks and all that really cold stuff. It is pretty.

[@ReneeRomeo]

Nancy, Can you possibly add a small shelf to suspend the soap container above whatever you have under your sink? I only need to move my small trash can out of the way to get to mine. This is too bad. It works so well and only takes a few seconds to replace an empty container with a full one. I also have a reverse osmosis system for our drinking water that is underneath the sink cabinet but located in the basement. If you have a basement, you could drill through the bottom of the cabinet and then through the floor underneath. The tubes run through the hole and go directly to the filtration system which sits on a sturdy shelf in the basement, just under the sink area. Where there's a will, there's a way! Renee

[@scottschada4993]

Renee is GOOD!!

[@ReneeRomeo]

Thank you Scott!!!! 😊

[@dee6913]

Thanks so much! I plan to try this tomorrow.

[@ReneeRomeo]

Dee, You're going to love having this in your kitchen! Glad to help. Thank you for watching, Renee

[@dctineffect]

Renee, thanks for this video- it's been a few years and I was wondering how it is holding up. One concern I had was that gravity would slowly let the soap empty out of the tube over time. Do you have this experience with your system? and if so what is your fix? THanks!

[@ReneeRomeo]

Hi Jeffrey, Excellent question! No, I haven't experienced that. If you get the seal correct the first time, the system will remain like a vacuum. Someone said they used a valve check (from an aquarium store) to keep the soap in their tube. Perhaps you could look for that if you can't find the correct tubing size. There is an outside diameter and inside diameter measurement for different tubing. I think his didn't match up well. I hope this helps, Renee

[@capecyn]

Great work!! Thank you!!

[@ReneeRomeo]

Hi capecyn, Oh please try this! You'll love the convenience. Thank you for the kind words, Renee

[@jujubee7792]

O-M-G😱😱😱😱that’s brilliant!!!👍🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ReneeRomeo]

Juju Bee, OOH thanks!! This is one of the best projects I've done in my kitchen to save time and mess. Super cheap too! I hope you give this a try. All the best, Renee

[@Numakunai1]

I've done the exact thing you are demonstrating years ago!! Great minds think alike. Now I want to upgrade to foam hand soap. Do you have any DIY ideas to convert our existing sink dispensers to foam soap dispensers? Thank you.

[@ReneeRomeo]

Numa, Exactly!! I'm not sure that I know what the mechanism is that makes soap foam. If anyone does, please chime in! This would be a GREAT project! Thanks for the suggestion Numa! I'll research this to see if I can come up with something that actually works. All the best, Renee

[@Numakunai1]

@@ReneeRomeo Thank you Renee! It would be a great NEW project too because I haven't seen a video for this DIY anywhere. Another option is to find a soap bottle (the one that goes under the sink) that has the foaming mechanism built in it so the top metal pump does not have to be removed. Mine matches my faucet now. Plus, this would work for me too because I don't know if I have the strength to loosen the metal section. But, I'm not picky and I would appreciate any sink liquid to foam conversion ideas that work. Thanks in advance.

[@ReneeRomeo]

@@Numakunai1 I'll do my best!! 👊

[@gaianeg7927]

Bravo!

[@ReneeRomeo]

Thank you Gaiane! Your sink area is going to be so neat and clean now. This is one of my favorite projects to do to make my life easier. Please check out my website www.reneeromeo.com for more helpful DIY projects. All the best, Renee

[@tulipthorn]

Thank you.

[@ReneeRomeo]

You're very welcome! Best wishes, Renee

[@Johnny-ip4mk]

Just make sure that the tubing doesn’t make an air tight seal in the opening of the soap bottle. If it does, just put a small hole in the cap to let air in, otherwise the dispenser won’t be able to draw the soap through the tubing.

[@ReneeRomeo]

Hi Tackleberry, Excellent point! Thank you for the great tip in case someone is having issues with their set-up. All the best to you, Renee

[@Johnny-ip4mk]

Renee Romeo Thank YOU! Great idea. No more filling those dispensers!

[@ReneeRomeo]

@@Johnny-ip4mk I'm keeping it clean! LOL

[@RayJays]

Clever hack! Thanks!

[@ReneeRomeo]

Ray Jackson, I haven't re-filled it yet! Thanks, Renee

[@RayJays]

Nice! Well, I already have the soap bottles from Costco and will be stopping by my local hardware store for the other materials needed.

[@ReneeRomeo]

It's a quick job!

[@certoglenn4840]

Very good, Renee. Thank you.

[@ReneeRomeo]

Certo Glenn, You're very welcome! Thanks for taking the time to send such a nice comment. All the best, Renee

[@julianstraughter7581]

Well Done!

[@ReneeRomeo]

Hi Julian, Thank you! I hope you try this too!! All the best, Renee

[@7777concerned]

Does the soap stay in the tubing after use or does it drift down back into the bottle.

[@ReneeRomeo]

Hi Donna, If yours is drifting back down to the bottle, try re-attaching the dispenser to the tube, making sure that you've used enough silicone sealant. You need a good seal in order for the soap to stay in the tube. All the best, Renee

[@robertdilone5243]

You have to install what is called a check valve. You can pick this up and any pet store.

[@ReneeRomeo]

@@robertdilone5243 Yes - excellent advice if this doesn't solve the problem. Thanks

[@robertdilone5243]

@@ReneeRomeo It will keep the soap in the line. So it will not go back down to the container..i

[@mtbdad2]

Do you put the check valve near the top of the tube or the bottom?

[@dmtycn]

Thank you so much! Solve a big problem!

[@ReneeRomeo]

George CH, This has saved a lot of clean up for me and I only change it out once a year. You're very welcome! Renee

[@dmtycn]

Renee Romeo before I found your solution, I have to pour liquid soap into it blindly, guess it’s full or not, always mess the area and waste of soap. Works fine and I will not need to worry about it for a long time :)

[@ReneeRomeo]

@@dmtycn Agreed! Many thanks for your kind words, Renee

[@AquaLew]

I like it!

[@ReneeRomeo]

Aqualew, I hope you try this! It's so nice to have soap at your fingertips all the time. Renee

[@sarahmangone7785]

FANTASTIC.....

[@ReneeRomeo]

Hi Sarah, Thanks for the nice note! I hope you try this too. Renee

[@KingCarlofcarlWorld]

I love this idea! You are brilliant!!!

[@ReneeRomeo]

Are you heading to the hardware store right now or are you waiting until I'm back in town?😜

[@KingCarlofcarlWorld]

I'll wait until you're back in town. As they say, "If you want something done right, hire a professional".

[@gypsygirl731]

great idea

[@ReneeRomeo]

🙂 It's so much nicer than making a mess every time I refill the bottle. I can see the soap level too. Thank you! You're going to love it. Renee

[@nidusa1]

add a low cost plastic check valve in the the middle of the hose so you don't have to prime it all the time when you don't use the soap for a few days.

[@ReneeRomeo]

Kim, Thank you for the excellent feedback!! Some have been experiencing this issue with their systems - depending upon what size tubing they can find in their area. It's a great fix for the problem. All the best, Renee

[@loriveltkamp5370]

I was wondering what brand of faucet that is-I need this in my life!!

[@ReneeRomeo]

Hi Lori, The faucet is made by Vigo. It looks more expensive than it is too ($128.27)!! It looks so high-end. It's wonderful for washing large pans and the sprayer action is great. Here's the link on Amazon: amzn.to/3chFtRE Thank you so much for asking about it. All the best, Renee

[@miriamcreativ1645]

Lori Veltkamp 👏👍👌💯👍

[@sisterbinish]

Hi Where'd you buy the tubing from?

[@ReneeRomeo]

Binish Ahmad. I bought the tubing from Home Depot. It's in their plumbing isle (the one with replacement parts and hoses). If not there, then I'm sure you can find it online. Thanks for the question, Renee

[@tiffanybertsch6695]

Love this hack! Going to have my husband install it this weekend. But anyone else confused by the apples in the juice dispenser? lol!

[@ReneeRomeo]

Tiffany, Hahaha! It was a gift that leaked so I had to try another way to keep it. Apple juice???? Lol Renee

[@MissColleen1266]

I am almost complete with this shortcut BUT I cannot get the soap to move up the tubing to be dispensed. The pump will not pump. Any suggestions?

[@ReneeRomeo]

Colleen Edgington, It appears that you don't have a good seal somewhere along the line. Re-check all fittings (especially the silicone) and make sure that they are well-seated and/or completely sealed all the way around. It will take many pumps to get it to counter top level the first time. I have also found that long, slow pumps work better than short, fast ones. Best of luck, Renee

[@MissColleen1266]

@@ReneeRomeo I think the seal is okay BUT my compression spring was gone, must have popped off some time ago.

[@ReneeRomeo]

@@MissColleen1266 That's the easiest fix! I'm glad that you didn't have to take it all apart to see what was going on. Thanks for letting me know... Enjoy! Renee

[@AereForst]

Lady, thank you!

[@ReneeRomeo]

Mik902, And just in time too! This will make hand washing a new art form. Stay safe and thanks for watching, Renee

[@Evgenka23]

We bought a house and it has this amazing hack. loved it till I had to change the soap bottle. The old owner used Dawn (at lease the bottle was) and it worked perfectly. I'm using Dawn as well. However, the soap now slides back down the hose into the bottle, so that you have to reprime every time you use it? And I need to pump it like 1000 times. I can't keep the soap up the hose. It is because it's too thick? Please help.

[@ReneeRomeo]

Evgenka23, I don't think the problem is the soap. Check the connection at the sink. I think there's an air gap there that's affecting the suction in the tube. Make sure that the tubing is inserted really well into the pumper and that it is sealed in place with silicone. I had a friend tell me that he used plumbers tape instead of silicone and he had the same problem. Let me know if this helps! Renee

[@Evgenka23]

I will try. Thank you

[@euniceayala2958]

Were you able to fix it? I’m having the same problem.

[@OldMcWaller]

Here is a good way to keep the soap from going back down... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaG3pmmhirKNqKs

[@OldMcWaller]

@@euniceayala2958 Check out the link. It will help you.

[@MegaLifeChanging]

Great tip!

[@ReneeRomeo]

I hope you try this! Thank you so much, Renee

[@MegaLifeChanging]

@@ReneeRomeo Came at a great time for me, just did kitchen remodel including new soap dispenser. I never had one before, but thought that the containers we're so small. Thanks

[@ReneeRomeo]

@@MegaLifeChanging Congratulations on the remodel! How exciting!! This little addition will improve functionality for you even more. Enjoy your new space, Renee

[@simonepischel1288]

GENIUS!!!

[@ReneeRomeo]

Hi Simone, When you're constantly making a mess refilling the old soap dispenser, you look for another way. Thank you!! I hope you try this too. All the best, Renee

[@sharonlatour6230]

genius!!! Thanks Renee!!

[@ReneeRomeo]

Thanks Sharon! This saves me a mess now. I used to go through re-filling once a month and spilling soap everywhere! Now I don't even think about it. It's a once-a-year refill now. Renee

[@deadchannel9793]

Five minutes later until 🚪 The game itself has to have the game to do so if it’s worth a wait time to go back to it again I have no problem 😌 you need more money for a new to play this app and it will not work out with a lot more of a new of my work to play and it keeps crashing when it comes to my iPad to get the game and the app to get a good start and

[@sharonlatour6230]

@@deadchannel9793 I think you are on the wrong post. :)

[@miztrusa]

Nice video but dont think securing the bottle isn't really necessary.... 😁👌

[@ReneeRomeo]

Hi Mike, That's just me being crazy careful - lol. That, and the strap had been floating around my workshop for years so I finally found a use (?) for it. Thank you so much! Hop on over to my website www.reneeromeo.com for more fun DIY projetcs here: reneeromeo.com/category/pearls-of-wisdom/ Merry Christmas to you and yours, Renee

[@bgregg55]

tried this many years ago only to find the channel thru the dispensers corrode & taint the soap with a nasty rust smell.

[@ReneeRomeo]

bgregg, This happened to me once with a super market dispenser. I think (hope) that the faucet manufacturers use better quality steel for their counter top pumps. It's just an internal spring but stainless steel would be best. I think this cold easily be swapped out and then you won't have any more rust issues. Thanks for the info, Renee

[@mrobvious1100]

Interesting idea but is it really that hard to pour 15 oz of soap down the top? Find out how much your bottle holds and when it reaches half way fill it backup.. She says you fill it from the top and soap goes everywhere. Not really if you don't pull more than the capacity of the bottle. Open the cabinet take a look use a flashlight if you have to.. But it is a cool idea..

[@ReneeRomeo]

Mr Obvious, I always have a giant refill bottle on hand and since the container is stuck way up high, it's impossible to see how much product to put in. This works much better for me. Renee

[@joc0553]

You go, girl!!

[@ReneeRomeo]

joco553, I'm giving you all kinds of ideas, aren't I? LOL You're going to love having this!! Renee

[@konde888]

Thanks for the video. I tried it in my kitchen but the pump is not strong enough to suck the liquid up. I was wondering if I can get the brand the would work well with this application. Thanks.

[@ReneeRomeo]

konde888, Before you try to replace the pump, make sure that all of your connections are water-tight. You may have an air gap that requires more silicone. Also, make sure that you depress the pump fully down to get maximum suction. This should fix the problem nicely. If not, a new pump might be in order. The springs get misshapen over time too. All the best, Renee

[@Leona147741]

You may need to place a check valve the size of the tubing, at the top of the tubing to keep the liquid from draining all the way back down to the soap bottle.

[@jacobrhaas]

OMFG I LOVE THIS

[@ReneeRomeo]

Jacob, It's a good one - huh? Thanks so much, Renee

[@sisqsam]

A large zip tie around the soap container would look better.

[@ReneeRomeo]

Agreed. I wish I had one at the time! Thanks for the suggestion. All the best, Renee

[@BrodyMcCain]

Clever.

[@ReneeRomeo]

Brody McCain, This is a great project for those of us who hate refilling the soap container. I hope you try it too! Renee

[@deebaird9985]

I tried this exactly as you described and IT DOES NOT WORK! I have a new faucet with the soap dispenser and even wrote to the manufacturer (Moen) and got a new pump. I'm so frustrated at this point, because I was sure your method would work! Any Ideas as to what the problem could be?? Thanks, DEE

[@ReneeRomeo]

dee baird, Three things come to mind: I had a friend that said the exact same thing and he didn't follow my directions exactly. His problem was that he didn't allow the silicone to dry before pumping the soap through. After that, you prime the tube to get the soap all the way to the top (about 50 times) and you're on your way. Make sure that all your connections are well seated, sealed and/or tight too. If the spring in the pump itself is worn out, you may need a new pump. Check all of these and you should solve your issue. Mine is still going strong. All the best, Renee

[@shannonforusa45]

Be sure to add a Check Valve or you'll be pumping 50 times every time.

[@ReneeRomeo]

I think some of you are having problems getting the correct tubing. It may be that different manufacturers have different specs? Mine didn't need a check valve but others have. Thanks! Renee

[@erlpen2016]

Only one problem…the hand soap goes down the tube because gravity pulls it down…even if you make sure the tubing is tight and no air goes in…so next time you want soap you need to pump 50 times just to get the soap to come out…remember the old trick when you are drinking any liquid with a straw and you cover the top of the straw the liquid doesn’t go down…as soon as you release it all the liquid ends at the bottom…so that is the problem…

[@ReneeRomeo]

Erlpen2016, I think the problem is the incorrect ID of the tubing. Mine doesn't do this. I have soap all the time. Others have resolved this issue with a check valve in their lines. Renee

[@lisao3041]

soap is soap, I wouldn't bother with two, it makes it look cluttered.

[@uprayup]

But it’s for two sinks

[@lisao3041]

@@uprayup, sorry what? There’s one sink there.

[@sunnymagnuson1809]

X

[@patriciar.8682]

securing the bottle is so unnecessary

[@ReneeRomeo]

Patricia R., With 3 cats in the house that like to explore under the sink whenever there's a chance, I felt it was necessary. That's a lot of soap to clean up if it tips over. 😃 Renee

[@MegaLifeChanging]

@@ReneeRomeo better safe than sorry

[@ReneeRomeo]

@@MegaLifeChanging Agreed!! I have cats that LOVE to sneak in small spaces and wreak havoc - LOL😾😾😾

[@naglgavin1935]

You glued a tube to soap dispenser and called it a hack

[@ReneeRomeo]

nagl, Isn't that what a hack is?! Renee