Let’s talk about the POHL SCHMITT Touchless Soap Dispenser—a sleek, stainless-steel gadget that promises hands-free hygiene but comes with some quirks. After testing it in my kitchen for weeks, here’s the real tea.

The Good: First off, the design is *chef’s kiss*. It blends seamlessly with my stainless-steel sink, and the touchless sensor is impressively responsive—no frantic hand-waving needed. The three soap volume settings (1.4ml to 4ml) are clutch for controlling waste, and it works flawlessly with dish soap, hand soap, even lotion. Setup? A breeze—just pop in 4 AAA batteries (not included) and fill ‘er up.

The Not-So-Good: That battery compartment? A nightmare. The door is stubborn, and I nearly broke a nail prying it open. Worse, after 6 months, mine started flashing a red death light—corroded battery springs (thanks to questionable waterproofing). Some users report failures within weeks; mine limped to 8 months before joining the graveyard of dead dispensers.

Pro Tips: Use rechargeable NiMH batteries to save $$ long-term. Avoid placing it near splashing water—the ‘waterproof’ claim is optimistic. And maybe buy two: one to use, one as backup when the first inevitably dies.

Verdict: At this price, it’s a stylish gamble. Works great… until it doesn’t. If you’re okay with a potentially short lifespan (and stellar customer service for replacements), go for it. Otherwise? Maybe wait for a sturdier model.