: If you are spraying thick liquids like oil or starch, spray a bit of plain warm water through the nozzle after each session.
: Submerge the bottom of the dip tube in water and pump the trigger rapidly. This can help clear air pockets and restore suction. 4. Prevention Tips spray bottle stopped spraying
To fix the bottle, it helps to understand the mechanism. A spray bottle works on a vacuum principle. When you squeeze the trigger, a piston creates pressure that forces liquid up a dip tube and out the nozzle. If air gets into the system (loss of prime) or the pathways are blocked, the vacuum breaks, and the spray stops. : If you are spraying thick liquids like