How to install a wall mounted soap dispenser
A man named William Shepphard first patented liquid soap in 1865. It finally caught on over one hundred years later when the Minnetonka Corporation placed SOFT SOAP brand liquid soap on store shelves in 1980. Seven years later, Minnetonka sold its liquid soap operations to the Colgate Company.
In later years, a soap dish was more likely to be used to hold a bottle of liquid soap rather than a bar of soap. This is because the popularity of liquid soap has pumped up its sales and has passed bar soap sales. Liquid soap accounts for over one hundred and ten million dollars in sales annually.
Today, liquid soap pump dispensers are moving over- especially in the shower- and making way for the wall mounted soap dispensers. These dispensers are becoming more and more popular for a variety of reasons:
1. Wall mounted soap dispensers save valuable counter space.
2. The dispensers dispatch a measured amount of soap. Then, a special no - drip valve keeps any leftover liquid soap in the dispenser, so there is no waste.
3. Dispensers allow you to purchase liquid soap in money - saving bulk containers. You can save yourself money and help the environment at the same time!
4. You can fill your soap dispensers with shampoo, body wash, et cetera.
5. Large - capacity reservoirs mean you don't need to fill it up as often.
Now that you have learned of the advantages of having a wall mounted soap dispenser, here is how to properly install one:
You can install a soap dispenser in one of two ways. You can either use the adhesive, or you can use the screws that are included with it. The first step is to select a location most suitable for your use. Wall mounted soap dispensers are most often located in the shower where larger amounts of liquid soap are used most often. However, you can install one over the bathroom sink or even over the kitchen sink if you choose.
To install the soap dispenser by using the adhesive included with it, the first step is to position the holder on the wall where you want the soap dispenser to be permanently located. The next step is to thoroughly clean the wall area; rinse well and dry it with a clean, soft cloth. Then, use a clean cloth and a small amount of rubbing alcohol and wipe over the area. The alcohol will remove any soap residue, et cetera.
Apply the adhesive to the holder and let it set for five minutes. Then, position the holder on the wall and press it firmly into place. Wait twenty-four to forty-eight hours (consult the manufacturer's instructions for details) before you place the dispenser into the holder.
To install the soap dispenser by using the screws included with it, first select a general location on a wall. The next step is to use a stud finder to find the studs in the area; mark their locations with a pencil. Now, hold the dispenser up to the wall and reposition it so that at least one screw will hit a wall stud. Mark the positions of the holes on the wall by using a pencil. The next step is to drill the holes and install the plastic expanders. Finally, position the holder on the wall and insert the screws. Be careful not to overtighten the screws because they will strip. Place the soap dispenser into the holder.