Shower gel dispensers and similar

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#324304 25-Mar-2026 20:46

I'm looking for a shower gel dispenser of some kind to stick on the shower wall. Preferably a suction one. Probably a single one to start with.

Yeah realistically the family could use one for shampoo and everything but then we would have like.. a lot. I see there are some multi things around but I haven't bumped into one. That kind of thing would have to be simple to keep clean or it would be junk.

No luck in the usual places I've dropped into Kmart, Warehouse, and random online searching.

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#3473827 25-Mar-2026 22:44

I think you maybe pushing the proverbial here, especially with a suction cup fitting.

There will be the 1kg weight of the gel bottle ( or 800g), plus the pressure of the pump nozzle being pressed..

Test using a set of kitchen or bathroom scales. Zero with no weight, add the bottle and push pump.

It's quite a weight for the suction cup to hold.

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#3473829 26-Mar-2026 00:08

SepticSceptic: There will be the 1kg weight of the gel bottle ( or 800g), plus the pressure of the pump nozzle being pressed..

Good point. Not necessarily in the original bottle that was always a long shot.

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#3473831 26-Mar-2026 06:39

This company supplies motels and hotels…

I see this type or similar in many places I stay. Some are actually using the 3M tape to mount (not the junk found on shelf at Bunnings either), I’m sure it’s the mounting tape used by sign writers.

anyhow…

https://www.healthpak.co.nz/products/hotel-and-motel-supplies/eco-amenities/Forest-Bird-Retail-Dispensers/forest-and-bird-double-bottle-dispenser-bracket

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#3473832 26-Mar-2026 07:06

Try these from Bunnings, they are suction based but they definitely stick on and come off without a mark if need be. Fusion-Loc Black Matte Suction Liquid Soap Dispenser - Bunnings New Zealand

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#3473843 26-Mar-2026 08:13

Have a look at below links. They all works by pressing horizontally against the wall thus wouldn't put strain on wall-dispenser attachment system.

https://www.bunnings.co.nz/barelli-380ml-white-single-deluxe-soap-dispenser_p0134467

https://www.bunnings.co.nz/barelli-380ml-white-deluxe-double-soap-dispenser_p0134468

https://www.bunnings.co.nz/bradley-soap-dispenser-1-2-litre_p0084827

https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/nouveau-soap-dispenser-single-800ml-white/p/2055065

https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/nouveau-soap-dispenser-double-2-x-500ml-white/p/2055066

This double side tape is very sticky & hard to remove.
Although it said for exterior use I haven't test it in wet/humid environment e.g. shower.

https://www.bunnings.co.nz/scotch-mount-2-5cm-x-1-5m-extreme-double-sided-mounting-tape_p0323823

Make sure you clean & dry shower wall surface from dirt & soap scum before stick it. Surface must be smooth & glossy. Don't sand it. You need to wash & dry your hand before touching the sticky side, otherwise the oily fingerprint will affect its stickiness.

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#3473856 26-Mar-2026 08:47

Try a company that supplies motels. Lots of motels seem to have dispensers in the shower now. I stay in motels a lot and I'm yet to see one fall off.

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#3473884 26-Mar-2026 09:53

rp1790: Try these from Bunnings, they are suction based but they definitely stick on and come off without a mark if need be. Fusion-Loc Black Matte Suction Liquid Soap Dispenser - Bunnings New Zealand

Ah. I have a roll holder the same brand. Still on the wall after a couple of years doing well and beating all previous contenders.

I'll go take a look. That one looks like 200-300ml and not excessive, the 500ml capacity are probably too much. That one looks like it could solve my immediate daily problem. I'll go take a look.

Adding a few more, if it works, is going to take up a lot of space though. Three would probably be ok - but I suspect there will be demand for five which is going to get messy.

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#3473936 26-Mar-2026 11:00

These are stick on Buy Better Living Aviva Corner Trio Dispenser White by Better Living online - RV Super Centre

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#3473964 26-Mar-2026 11:41

That could work. Looks like a lot of edges and crannies that could be a cleaning nightmare. It's unclear to me if that is exclusively corner mount, which I probably don't really want, like in the example pictures.