Has anyone tried using a plastic spray bottle instead? The kind that costs around $2 and has an adjustable nozzle from stream to mist?
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The problem is viscosity. Due to the thickness of oils, they will not work well in a spray bottle and the spray nozzle will be clogged from the get go. H. Merritt is also correct in that many spray bottles are not made to contain edibles. The Misto paid for itself after the equivalent of about three cans of cheap pan spray and there is no silicon (a content of most commercial sprays) to worry about.
1146417
no, but I think I will This Misto gets mold in it too fast; doesn't work all the time.
1146418
I've used a plastic spray bottle, but it just comes out in a stream, not a mist.
1146419
Probably they have, but this is perfect fitting in my cupboard and it has worked well for over a year and never any problems. I'm not sure if it would work with a plastic spray bottle as it might be a little more thick than what you would put in it normally.
1146420
I asked my wife, who has gone to culinary school, this question. She says the oil has too thick of a consistency and will clog up a generic sprayer.
1146421
I think a plastic spray bottle would clog very easily. Plus, the plastic would leach into the oil and start to break down. I think a lot of people use these things around heat. I like that at least part of it wasn't made in China...
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A spray bottle made for water will not be able to atomize a viscous liquid like oil. All the droplets will clump together and become a stream. There are non-pressurized spray bottles made for oil, like the EVO, but they're expensive. Another issue to consider is that plastics are usually made from petroleum. That means that contact with another oil, including cooking oil, can cause an interaction. A good example is putting oil in a styrofoam cup. Within a week, the oil will dissolve the styrofoam. In other words, if you plan to store oil in plastic, make sure the plastic is inert to foods, including oils. A regular spray bottle may not be. A spray bottle made for water will not be able to atomize a viscous liquid like oil. All the droplets will clump together and become a stream. There are non-pressurized spray bottles made for oil, like the EVO, but they're expensive. Another issue to consider is that plastics are usually made from petroleum. That means that contact with another oil, including cooking oil, can cause an interaction. A good example is putting oil in a styrofoam cup. Within a week, the oil will dissolve the styrofoam. In other words, if you plan to store oil in plastic, make sure the plastic is inert to foods,... » Read More A spray bottle made for water will not be able to atomize a viscous liquid like oil. All the droplets will clump together and become a stream. There are non-pressurized spray bottles made for oil, like the EVO, but they're expensive. Another issue to consider is that plastics are usually made from petroleum. That means that contact with another oil, including cooking oil, can cause an interaction. A good example is putting oil in a styrofoam cup. Within a week, the oil will dissolve the styrofoam. In other words, if you plan to store oil in plastic, make sure the plastic is inert to foods, including oils. A regular spray bottle may not be. « Show Less
1146423
I have not tried that kind of spray bottle for oil. I use it for spraying water but they don't last very long. I have used the plastic oil spray bottles before and didn't like them because they clog up when the oil gets cold.
1146424
No, I have not tried plastic. I would think if you use this...and oil gets on the bottle...it would become slippery and not easy to use.
1146425
Not really, my hubby uses a sprits type bottle to put oil in his hair. I never tried it for olive oil but I imagine itd work. The problem is u'd have less control over where the oil goes and how evenly it is distributed than with an aerosol can.
121946
The standard nozzle on mine is definitely not a mist. Goes from stream to shower. I wanted mist but all I get is an uneven shower spray.
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It's pretty easy. Read the reviews. I used a solution of water and baby shampoo in spray bottle. The squeezed the water out with a credit card after it was on right right.
628325
Plastic water bottles, the mid sized ones. You attach the nozzle and simply apply pressure on the plastic bottle, very noisy, pressure is not that great. Not the best out there, but very cheap.
1056203
No - it's the old kind that sprays a stream. If you release the handle a bit it will mist. Strong construction - it's dog proof and that's why I bought it. He destroys plastic
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The spray nozzle provided fans fine mist out at either .5 or 1 gallon per minute, it would not be useful to spray the lawn with. You can buy an adjustable nozzle Chapin 6-6000 Brass Adjustable Sprayer Cone that would be fine to use on lawn as you can fan out coarse or stream like manner.
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My spray didn't work at first either. I just unscrewed the top, and then I put the bottom of the spraying component in a glass of water, and then after attempting to spritz the water it ultimately worked. After that I put it back into the bottle and everything worked fine.
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I do not know why the sprayer does not work. Just in case, I always order two or more at a time so I always have a sprayer that works. You might go to Home Depot and purchase one of their plastic sprayer bottles (about $4.00). Then transfer the liquid from the DEER-Off uinto the sprayer bottle. The Home Depot sprayer bottles are fantastic. I use them for everything - they never fail!
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Agree with Matthew S response. Why pay so much for just the mist? It doesn't produce a lot of mist. If you don't do intermittent mist, it will use up the water quickly - won't last overnight. If you want a humidifier, I would get one. I used ginger essential oil in mine - and it's wonderful.
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You just get one bottle, but if any spray bottle can be worth $20, it is this one. It is hard to believe the difference over basic bottles, and especially Windex-type disposable bottles. If you really need performance, and something that will last, it really is a great product.
999966
My bottle is a dropper. I think if it was a spray you would have to much oil being used and wasted. I put it in my hand and then put it on my face. If you use it for the body a spray would be fantastic.
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That is what I did (buy both) but you can buy a spray bottle at the local Wal Mart/Target in the travel section.
236920
we had the same issue... the company advised us that it smells like plastic when on warm mist setting. I returned mine because that just didn't seem like a good thing for us. I have since switched to Aeroswiss and LOVE it! No plastic smell and great machine!
2235921
Yes use ,1 to 2 teasp for a spray bottle. Google all the ways you can use this stuff. Love it
2274863
OH MY GOD I keep buying bottles that don't fit the spray applicator..this is ridiculous can ANYONE PLEASE tell what bottle to buy for this thing to FIT?????
891118
mist was almost instantly for me. certainly less than a minute. the trick is lining up the silver dots perfectly. wiggling a bit (and rotating lid 180 degrees if that doesn't work) did the trick for me.
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I make bug spray w/it. I only put in 6-7 drops in a pint size. NOT the whole bottle.