Not having a pump stopper when you need one: the problem and some solutions I considered.

必要な時にはすでに手元にない ポンプストッパー問題と、その対処を考えてみた

Not there when you need it

When traveling or going out,
the pump on your shampoo or body soap
gets pressed in your bag and leaks.

Many people have probably
experienced that.

And strangely enough,
it's always at those times that you don't have the part to secure the pump.


Pumps are not designed for portability

Most pump bottles
are designed to be used on a washstand.

Therefore,

  • they are not very resistant to

  • vibrations during transport

and
pressure in a bag.

Many pumps do not have a locking mechanism,
and they get pressed little by little without you noticing,
causing the contents to leak.

 

Common solutions are usually temporary

Many people have probably taken measures to prevent leaks, such as

  • tying them with rubber bands,

  • putting them in bags,

  • or wrapping them in towels.

All of them are "better than nothing,"
but to be honest, it's hard to say that they are reliable every time.

 

So, we made a pump stopper

"Wouldn't it be better to have something that can properly secure it from the start?"

Based on this simple idea,
we created a pump stopper.

Simply snap it onto the pump,
and it prevents accidental presses
while on the go.

 

Why a set of 8 with different heights?

Pumps
actually vary surprisingly in thickness and height depending on the bottle.

Therefore,

  • we made a set of stoppers with different heights

  • to accommodate both thick and thin pumps.

It can be used for bottles at home
and small travel bottles.

The ability to color-code and differentiate them
is a subtle but convenient feature.

 

Who is it for?

This pump stopper is a good choice for

  • people who carry pump bottles for travel or the gym,

  • and people who don't want to rely on temporary solutions every time.

On the other hand,
it may not be suitable for specially shaped pumps or commercial use.

 

For those who want to know more


I've summarized my impressions of using it in another article.

I hope it can serve as a reference
for your decision-making.

 

ポンプストッパー ポンプが押されないようにとめるやつ 8個セット4色カラー

 

 

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