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Pourquoi la mousse nettoyante se bouche après rechargement ?

Why does the cleaning foam go after recharging?

Why does the cleaning foam go after recharging?

Have you ever encountered difficulties with the pump of our 100 % natural cleansing foam when recharging?

This article explains to you why this problem occurs and how to solve it easily.

Lilikiwi is a brand of ludo-educational care, created to help children become autonomous in complete safety, thanks to organic certified products and compounds at 100 % of natural ingredients. Our cleansing, fun and practical foam is perfect for fun bathing moments when children have fun creating foam beards.

Why is the pump overwhelming?

Our cleaning foam contains only 5 ingredients of natural origin, guaranteeing a soft and safe formula, even in the event of accidental ingestion (especially during games in the bath). However, this extremely natural, without solubilizing formula can lead to the formation of precipitation.

What are the precipitation and where do they come from?

An HPLC-MS analysis (liquid phase chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry) has revealed that precipitation is mainly made up of glycerin, washing base (glucoside decyl) and strawberry aroma, which do not dissolve completely in water.

Why do this precipitation appear?

Compared to synthetic formulations, 100 % natural formulas are less stable. In our foam, the natural aroma dissolves badly in water, especially at temperatures less than 20 ° C. These deposits generally form after 4 to 5 months after manufacturing.

When do these deposits are problematic?

During the first use, precipitation is too low to obstruct the pump filter. However, during recharging, the pump can suck these deposits directly, which accumulate in the filter and make it difficult to use.

Do precipitation affect the quality of the product?

No, precipitation represents only 1 % of the volume of a 250 ml charging bag. In addition, our sachets are filled between 250 and 260 ml, which guarantees the right amount of products. After filtration with a simple coffee filter, stability and microbiological quality tests show that everything remains in conformity.

Why not use solubilizers?

Solubilizers, even natural, can cause eye irritation. To offer a soft product suitable for children, we have chosen not to include it in our cleaning foam, in order to avoid any risk for the eyes.

How to prevent the pump from getting blocked?

We recommend that you filter the recharge using a coffee filter. This eliminates precipitation and extending the lifespan of the pump.

How to unclog a blocked pump?

If you use the filtration pump and the pump is already blocked, here is how to unclog it:

1. Locate the filter located under the pump and gently remove the precipitation.

2. Be sure not to lose the small internal ball, essential to the proper functioning of the foaming pump. It must remain well in place to guarantee an abundant foam.

Our efforts to improve the formula

We understand that it may be frustrating. For three years, we have been working on improvements in our formulation to avoid these blockages, but we have not yet found a final solution.

An alternative to come?

We plan to create a more stable cleaning gel version with a classic pump, which will avoid these blocking problems. However, there will be no more foam, and to recreate this playful aspect, the use of a shower flower will be necessary.

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