How do I open Laundry Pump?Updated 12 hours ago
TL;DR: Laundry Pump ships locked from the factory. Hold the white reservoir, then twist the pump head anti-clockwise while turning the reservoir clockwise to break the seal. The head will rise. Press it down 4 to 6 times to prime it, and it's ready to dispense.
How do I open Laundry Pump?
✓ Three steps
Hold the reservoir. Grip the white plastic reservoir firmly with one hand.
Twist opposite ways. Turn the pump head anti-clockwise while turning the white reservoir clockwise. The head will rise.
Stuck? Tug up. If the head spins endlessly, keep twisting and give it a small upward tug to break the factory air seal.
How do I prime Laundry Pump for first use?
✓ Prime in 4 to 6 presses
Once the head is raised, press it down firmly several times. The first few presses come up dry while the pump draws Sensitive Laundry Liquid up the tube. Liquid flows within 4 to 6 presses, and each press then dispenses 4 mL.
⚠ If it still won't open
Try a firmer upward pull while twisting anti-clockwise. Check you're twisting the pump head, not the whole lid or bottle. If the pump is open but not dispensing, keep pressing to finish priming it.
Reusable pump dispenser for Sensitive Laundry Liquid. 4 mL per press, around 3,000 presses.
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Last reviewed: September 2026 · Koh Australia