So I know you're supposed to point the aerosol in that direction, but why? Is it the correct position, or is there something special about that dot?
2007-06-27 08:41:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
OK, but why does it keep it clear. Is it just the right position, or is that dot made of something that keeps it clear? I'm just curious.
2007-06-27 08:58:29 · update #1
All the answers you have received so far are wrong.....There is a small plastic tube inside the can, just like on your Windex Bottle. It is curved toward one side of the inside of the can. If you tilt the can when spraying, the liquid inside runs toward that side of the can. Having the spray head pointed at the dot keeps the can tilted in the direction that the tube is angled. This ensures you use all the product in the can
2007-06-27 09:36:05 · answer #1 · answered by bugear001 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is merely a reference point. If the hole in the nozzle is lined up with the dot, it is easy to just grab the can, point the dot away from you, and spray. The nozzle will work no matter what direction it is pointed in. Dot or no dot.
2007-06-27 16:37:28 · answer #2 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the red dot does serve a purpose. when you spray the nozzle hole should be aligned with that red dot. This keeps the airway channel clear. If the nozzle should become clogged, remove the button run under warm water and replace the button making sure it's aligned to the red dot.
2007-06-27 15:50:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its just plastic that is dyed red to indicate to people that this is in fact the front of the can, spray away from ur face. U have to remember that even though it seems rediculous to u and me who know how to use a spray can- not everyone is that bright, so as a precaution, companies make it as easy as possible to let the consumer know how to use products correctly. I'm sure they started doing this after a law suit where someone probably sprayed themselves in the eyes! LOL -Nay
2007-06-27 16:23:02 · answer #4 · answered by Nay Nay 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You're supposed to point the nozzle towards the dot because that's the 'correct' place to put it. That's the only reason (I think) behind it.
2007-06-27 15:49:23 · answer #5 · answered by ♥☺ bratiskim∞! ☺♥ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I searched online and found a variety of answers, most of which seemed to be people just guessing. Just like here. The reason I was searching was that I was using a can of cooking spray that suddenly stopped spraying. No Pam, no air, nothing whatever was coming out. It was almost full. I was holding it vertically. Then I noticed that the nozzle was pointing the exact opposite direction from the red dot. I turned it the right way and it still didn't work. I pried off the nozzle and pushed down on the top of the tube and it sprayed. Put the nozzle back on, and it still didn't work. So clearly the little red nozzle was clogged. I soaked it for awhile in hot water and gently poked around with a toothpick. Put it back on and it worked. I don't know whether it getting clogged was because of being aimed the wrong way or not. Might be just a coincidence.
2014-05-18 14:16:31 · answer #6 · answered by lonmabon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to line up the dot with the spray part of the nozzle
2007-06-27 15:46:09 · answer #7 · answered by wellaem 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
maybe so you dont spray your face
2007-06-27 15:45:03 · answer #8 · answered by chimebear 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
not really
2007-06-27 15:48:22 · answer #9 · answered by branman081 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋