Cut Down on Foam While Filling???

So, when I fill a spray bottle from a larger container, or when mixing chemicals with water, the stuff foams up. Makes filling a bottle much more of a pain as the foam would start to come out the top of the bottle, and in essence, would be wasting product. Plus it makes a mess.

Is there a way to cut down on the foam, so I could fill a bottle faster, and be less of a mess?

Am I the only one who experiences this?

It's a PITA, and would love to find a solution to save time and product.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
-Roger.

 

well much like a bartender sometimes fills up a glass of beer from the tap. Use less water pressure and tilt the bottle at a angle is what works for me.

It's only when i crank the water on and hold the bottle directly under the the faucet does it foam up. So try that.

 

The old 45 degree angle trick.

 

I dont use tap water when I mix stuff up. I use distilled so it comes in gallon jugs.

The only problem with holding it at an angle is when I use a funnel to fill the bottle.

 

I put my distilled water in those drink dispensers you find at Walmart and Target. Helps cut down on foaming since I can do the angle with the bottle I'm doing with no funnel. Try looking for those, they are quite cheap

 

When diluting, I add the water first. Then the chemical. I'll actually add about 2/3 of the water, then the chemical, then top it off.

 

Hey Rog, there are angled funnels you can find at an auto parts store as well. It's either that or get the Adam's funnel from DD.

 

fill with water first

 

water first +1

 

I have the Adam's funnel. Plus another small one I use. I'll have to try and find one of those angled ones though.

 

you should still be able to angle the bottle and fill up but adding the water first is another great idea for filling bottles.

 

Yep...adding the water first probably works best.