Can I use this for dish soap in kitchen? If the tip is clogged with soap, can it be cleaned easily without emptying soap inside it?
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It should work fine for dish soap. If the tip clogged, you'd probably have to empty the soap inside to fix the clog. I've never had a problem with it clogging using anything with the consistency of dish soap- even when it might not be used for three weeks while I'm away on vacation. I did have to unclog one when I used it with a thick conditioner and didn't use that conditioner for a couple months. I don't think you'd run into that problem with your proposed use. The pressure exerted when the soap is dispensed combined with the fact that the soap comes out of the bottom minimizes any clogging issue if you refill the dispenser when it starts to get low. It should work fine for dish soap. If the tip clogged, you'd probably have to empty the soap inside to fix the clog. I've never had a problem with it clogging using anything with the consistency of dish soap- even when it might not be used for three weeks while I'm away on vacation. I did have to unclog one when I used it with a thick conditioner and didn't use that conditioner for a couple months. I don't think you'd run into that problem with your proposed use. The pressure exerted when the soap is dispensed combined with the fact that the soap comes out of the bottom minimizes any... » Read More It should work fine for dish soap. If the tip clogged, you'd probably have to empty the soap inside to fix the clog. I've never had a problem with it clogging using anything with the consistency of dish soap- even when it might not be used for three weeks while I'm away on vacation. I did have to unclog one when I used it with a thick conditioner and didn't use that conditioner for a couple months. I don't think you'd run into that problem with your proposed use. The pressure exerted when the soap is dispensed combined with the fact that the soap comes out of the bottom minimizes any clogging issue if you refill the dispenser when it starts to get low. « Show Less
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You could definitely use this for dish soap! I have never had mine clog exactly. I have had thicker stuff (like heavy conditioner) dry on the tip. And, yes, it comes off easily without disassembly!
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I don't know why not. And the whole thing comes out of the holder so yes, you could easily clean the tip, although it's never clogged up at my house.
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SORRY! We use ours for dish washing soap, not oil. Wish I could be more helpful!
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It should be fine. The openings are pretty large and should allow a dish or hand soap to flow. You could always water the soap down a bit as well.
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Nope, it's great! Now you will still have to clean it every now and then, but the dish is removable for easy cleaning...I mean you don't have to but I do cause just from the soap bar getting wet and a little soft from use, it will leave soap marks on the dish. But I'm OCD about my house being clean...lol! Hope my answer helped. :)
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I handwash it with some liquid soap, like dawn, or Palmolive , etc. and it cleans very well. I wouldn't put it in a dishwasher, as it may damage it.
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A minimal amount of soap with water works fine after each use, followed by rinses with hot water. If you go a couple of fills without cleaning it, then I would suggest using straight vinegar. The follow with a few rinses of hot water.
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it wilyl clean the mold and mildew. It probably won't clean the soap scum. Unlikely to cause any harm.
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What Thomas said. Just make certain you rinse it really, really well so no soap remains.
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I wouldn't recommend using a dishwasher to clean any knife. It really is tough on the edge of the blade. Cleaning them by hand is usually very fast.
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I would not recommend using the dishwasher but it wouldn't hurt it. It just might not get all the crevices clean. Let me know if it works better than hand washing.
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clean right away soak soap 30 min. then clean on excess and put through the dish washer regular cycle.
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"IF" you want to buy another oxo product, I thought I'd elaborate on my opinions of them. I keep soapy water in my sink before I start a meal prep, so, for instance, after using the colander, I pop it into the soapy water and there's not much to clean up after meals are eaten.I think that speeds up the cleaning and just as easy as putting it in the dishwasher. Hope this suggestion is something to consider.
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I use a dish brush with a long handle, not a sponge. For the very small opening where you write I use a very small bottle brush I found at Target. My dishwasher stopped working some time ago and got a new one. I made sure it was one where the top rack could be lowered so that things like this fit too.
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No, the soap dish has a lip on the front to prevent the soap from sliding off. I suppose you could put some kind of removeable plastic tray for easier cleaning, but I don't know which one.
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I would not recommend cleaning this product with anything other than dish soap and water, as per product instruction.Where my soap dispenser sits on my countertop and even the TINIEST amount of water was trapped beneath, upon normal gentle cleaning the finish came off all the way down to my boring white countertop. Finish does not come off, however, with standing water left by wayward guests that don't understand how delicate my countertop is.Hope this helps
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Nobody should use a" Lemon" dishwasher soap.It will eventually pit your dishwasher and you Stainless steel flatware..And possibly cause rust..
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I put in a couple drops of dish soap and then fill it with hot water. Swish it really good, then make sure to rinse it very well. Be sure to let it dry completely before refilling it.