Yes, the packaging can be reused in normal use, if you observe basic hygiene rules and continuously check the condition of the bottle and the trigger mechanism. Before each new filling, the bottle and sprayer must be thoroughly cleaned and then disinfected with a suitable agent (for example IPA 99% isopropyl alcohol or ethanol 96% denatured plant-based). It is recommended to reuse the packaging for a similar type of formulation (e.g. cleaning product after cleaning product) in order to minimise the risk of an undesirable reaction between residues of the original contents and the new product.

After emptying the bottle, it is advisable to disassemble the packaging to the extent allowed by the design (unscrew the trigger sprayer from the neck and check the dip tube and nozzle). Rinse the bottle with warm water and a mild cleaning agent, rinse thoroughly with clean water and allow it to dry completely. You can then spray a disinfecting solution into the interior of the packaging and through the sprayer (e.g. based on isopropyl alcohol or ethanol), and it is advisable to pump part of the solution through the trigger mechanism in order to clean the internal liquid path. Before filling with a new product, make sure that no residues of the original preparation or the disinfectant remain in the packaging.

The trigger sprayer is most suitable for low-viscosity to medium-thick liquids that do not contain larger undissolved particles. In practice, this means for example surface cleaners, glass cleaning solutions, air and textile fresheners, certain cosmetic or body sprays, plant care preparations and similar formulations. With thicker emulsions or liquids with a higher content of solid particles, the spraying quality may decrease or the nozzle may clog. Before introducing it into routine use, we always recommend preparing a trial batch and checking whether the spraying meets your requirements.

If you decide not to use the bottle with trigger sprayer any further, we recommend first emptying it as much as possible and rinsing it so that no residues of the original product remain. The subsequent method of recycling depends on the material designation, which you will find in the parameters of the specific product on the website – according to this you will place the packaging in the appropriate plastic category. In most cases, a clean plastic packaging belongs in the container for separated plastic, and it is advisable to separate the bottle and the trigger mechanism if they are made of different materials. If you are unsure about local rules, follow the recommendations of your local collection yard or municipal services so that recycling is as effective as possible.

To select a suitable packaging, we recommend using the advanced filter in the packaging categories. After clicking on the relevant category (for example bottles, jars or sprayers), you will find the filter at the top of the page. In it you can conveniently combine several criteria – type and size of neck, volume, colour, material used and other properties. In this way you can quickly narrow down the offer to packaging that matches your formulation and the intended dosing method, and more easily find a bottle or jar that will be the most suitable for your product.