Rodney, I can't even move the sponge head. I tried to figure out how to separate it. How do you separate it? I am the one who can"t budge the handle.
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Is it still new? I would return it, if so. Otherwise, I would suggest maybe some WD-40 around the mechanism. I have mine in my hands right now and it should not be difficult to pull towards you. Do you have a brother, husband or neighbor who maybe can put some muscle into it? BTW, I LOVE this mop. You may have a defective one.
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I wish I could help you. I never had that problem. There usually is a clip on the handles to keep them together. Good Luck.
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I did not have the difficulty you are having. I simply held it under my right arm tightly and twisted with my left hand. It came out right away. If you have already tried that, then I am not sure what will help. What about submerging it in water?
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I am having trouble as well, I've tried everything, including the paper clip and a thin blade tiny screwdriver. I cannot budge it. Anyone??? Heeeeeeeeeeeelp!!!!!A. OLOTT did you ever get yours off???
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Slide the colored part forward and then lift up. I couldn't get it either! Then my fiance did it first try
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I had to figure that out also. I run water over it, twisting and turning it to get to all areas. Then I carefully run a dishcloth over it to pull out any stings, etc. Then I submerge into hot soapy water to wash. However, I don't turn loose of the handle because of the potential to cut fingers when you reach into the water for it. If that doesn't work, use a very soft toothbrush to gently brush around the head to remove strings. Again, keep fingers from the teeth, they are sharp.
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Hi Patricia, Apply pressure to the top (press down firmly and at the same time unlatch). That should do it! Patrick
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I had this exact same problem. They were wedged together and my husband and I pulling together could not get the two pieces to separate. What I ended up doing that finally worked is this: Take two butter knives and stick them under the two tabs pushing them all the way up till you can see the tip of it coming through on the other side. Work them back and form and then start tugging. These seems to dislodge and unstuck it enough so you can get the two pieces apart. They work fine after this! It seems like they got pressed too tightly together during manufactoring or maybe the plastic dimensions are fiting just a bit too snug. I noticed from other reviews that when some people opened their product it was not "stuck" in all the way - whereas mine were completely pressed together where I could not see any of the ribbed bottom part. I think that may be why they became stuck. Hope this helps! We got ours apart!
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Hi, I held mine by the wheel tightly and loosely gripped the body and mine slipped right apart. Try twisting it first to get it loose. Thanks!
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Stand on the material (strands) then pull the handle up until it releases. I have already broken one because I did not do it correctly. Good luck!
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there is a small tiny slot on the inside handle. use a small flat head screwdriver to push into the slot which will release a catch and while holding it in pull the handle off. sometimes it is very tight but be persistent and the handle will come off. then reverse the handle and push back on.
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I had a hard time with that too! My wife figured it out. To remove the "clear" part from the "not-clear" part, look along the attachments that are connected when you press the bottom release button. The part located at the border of the "clear" and "not-clear" part can be pressed. Press this in, pull and (here is the step I could not figure out and did not want to force for fear of breaking it) lower the clear container a little bit and pull in the opposite direction on the opposite side to release the one additional clip. I have not yet done this myself. My wife did it, and washed it, and now we are waiting for it to dry. Seems pretty sturdy though, you seem to be able to pull it a little more than I thought would be reasonable. This post was from a year ago. but hopefully this can help someone (I am betting A Happy Mom has figured it out by now).
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The friction-y stuff inside may have just gotten a little tacky and doesn't want to let go, I'd say just pull it apart slowly and forcefully. If it breaks, I truly apologize. Maybe you have a defect(?). If so, I would contact the manufacturer.
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I have a swivel circle at the end of the handle, too and I can't figure it out. I've tried to remove it thinking it was there to hold the tag but I can't get it off!
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I used some pliers. They are very tight. I had to tare off a chunk of it and keep pulling on it until it finally came off. Good luck.
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Susan your post is perfect for the problem we are having with our new pony...however I have tried everything to unzip the head and nothing will undo the locked zipped. I've tried a screw driver and everything. Does anyone have any suggestions? I am so disappointed. This is the only thing daughter wants for christmas and at the price I had to pay we can't exactly just go buy another horse. Any advice anyone can give for getting the head off would be very helpful!!!! Thanks.
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This is crazy, I'm having the same problem and I can not for the life of me budge that thing... my husband and I have both tried with all our strength. I'm about to throw it out a window.