diff --git a/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt b/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt
index 0fd3e1e9a..2a8b3934d 100644
--- a/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt
+++ b/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt
@@ -2321,7 +2321,9 @@ during enlightenment and end-of-game disclosure, use contraction "<verb>n't"
 	for "<verb> not"
 give feedback about the thaw status of ice terrain
 allow #dip '-' in a fountain, pool, or sink to clean slippery fingers/gloves
-allow #dip into a sink to dilute potions or blank out scrolls and books
+allow #dip potions into a sink to get a hint about what they are, similar to
+	dropping rings into a sink; dipping other stuff causes water damage
+	so could be used to blank out scrolls and books
 
 
 Platform- and/or Interface-Specific New Features
diff --git a/src/fountain.c b/src/fountain.c
index 10149dd3c..e70346784 100644
--- a/src/fountain.c
+++ b/src/fountain.c
@@ -710,7 +710,7 @@ dipsink(struct obj *obj)
         /* can't rely on using sink for unlimited scroll blanking; however,
            since sink will be converted into a fountain, hero can dip again */
         breaksink(u.ux, u.uy); /* "The pipes break!  Water spurts out!" */
-        if (Glib)
+        if (Glib && (!obj || obj == uarmg))
             Your("%s are still slippery.", fingers_or_gloves(TRUE));
         return;
     } else if (obj == &cg.zeroobj || obj == uarmg) {