Yes, the packaging can be used repeatedly if basic hygiene rules are observed. Before each new filling, the bottle and the closure must be thoroughly cleaned and then disinfected, ideally using products such as isopropyl alcohol or ethanol. For disinfection you can use the products IPA 99 % isopropyl alkohol or Etanol 96 % denaturovaný rastlinný. This minimizes the risk of microbial contamination and extends the safe usability of the contents.

First we recommend rinsing the bottle with warm water and a suitable cleaning agent to remove residues of the original product. Then rinse the packaging thoroughly with clean water and let it dry. After drying, apply disinfection using alcohol – for example isopropyl alcohol or plant-based ethanol. Spread the disinfectant solution over the inner surface, shake if necessary, and allow the excess to evaporate. The same procedure should be applied to the disc-top closure. Do not use abrasive sponges for cleaning, as they could mechanically damage the surface.

If you decide not to reuse the bottle, we recommend first completely emptying it and removing any remaining contents by basic rinsing. Then place the packaging in sorted waste collection according to the type of material specified in the product parameters (for example with plastic waste if plastic material is indicated in the table). It is advisable to separate the closure from the bottle to make sorting in collection systems easier. When recycling, follow the local waste sorting rules in your municipality; if you are not sure, check which container this type of packaging belongs to. In this way you will support efficient processing of used packaging and reduce the amount of municipal waste.

The disc-top closure provides good protection against unwanted leakage of contents when properly closed, so this type of bottle is also suitable for travelling. When carrying it in a handbag or luggage, however, we recommend placing the packaging in an additional protective pouch or cosmetic bag to prevent possible contamination of other items in the event of mechanical damage or strong pressure. Before travelling it is advisable to check that the closure is tightly screwed on and that the disc-top part is in the closed position, in order to minimize the risk of product leakage.

On the Handymade website you can use the advanced filter when searching for the ideal bottle or other packaging; it is available at the top of the page after clicking on a specific packaging material category. In the advanced filter you can clearly filter by parameters such as type and size of the neck, overall size of the packaging, colour or material used. By combining these parameters you can quickly narrow down the selection to only those packaging options that correspond to your product’s needs and to the technical requirements of your formulation.