Hi! I just wondered if there's an easy fix for this problem. I've thrown away countless spray cans, usually because they don't spray. The product just dribbles or squirts out. Thanks in advance!
Add your voice! Click below to answer. ThriftyFun is powered by your wisdom!
Try poking a very small diameter needle or pin into the hole of the spray tip. Or you can also pull the tip off the can and soak it in hot water and dish soap for a while. Remember to really shake those spray cans to distribute the propellant with the product, or you will wind up with cans that have lots of liquid and no "oomph or psssss" left to spray out the liquid !!!
thankyou!i will try that!xx
I take off the plastic aerosol part and run it under water. I also take a pin and clean out the hole it sprays from. This works very often.
thankyou xxx
I too try to take off the spray piece and use a small gauge pin to loosen any debis. Then I run it under hot water. This has worked for me on several occasions.
thanks everyone! i have tried this on one non working spray-and yes it worked,so thankyou!unfortunately another non worker wouldnt have it and i crossly had to dispose of it-both cans were aldi furniture polish.i have wasted so much money over the years!maybe its the cheaper ones?though ive had the same problem with other brands.at least i know what to do in future now!xxx
Clearing a clogged nozzle is easiest when done as soon as it starts to clog. Wipe excess off, then hold the can upside down and spray it for five seconds inside a box or towards a piece of cardboard or paper. The air exiting the can usually clears the gummy substance causing the clog.
Sometimes, soaking the nozzle in hot water will help release the substance clogging the tiny hole. Gently pull the nozzle off the spray can, soak, then wipe off and dry the inside and outside of the nozzle. Place it back, shake the can as detailed on the can instructions, then spray it at a piece of cardboard outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. If it still doesn't spray, hold the can upside down after shaking it for a minute or so, then spray it again. The pressure buildup should release the softened matter clogging the nozzle.
If it still doesn't clear, remove the nozzle again and push a thin pin or needle into the spray hole, but use care not to widen the hole, as this will effect the nozzle's performance and may ruin it.
Use a water-displacing lubricant spray to clear it. Remove the clogged nozzle from the spray can, then remove the nozzle device from the top of the water-displacing lubricant. Place the clogged nozzle atop the lubricant can, then spray the lubricant a few times. If that doesn't work, replace the original nozzle on the lubricant can, then spray the inside and outside of the clogged nozzle with the lubricant.
Try to prevent this problem.
With spray paints and other compounds that may dry once out of the can, spraying the can upside down at the end of use can help keep the nozzle clear.
Add your voice! Click below to answer. ThriftyFun is powered by your wisdom!
