Yes, the packaging can be reused with a suitable type of filling, but it is always necessary to follow basic hygiene principles. Before each refilling, we recommend cleaning the bottle thoroughly and then disinfecting it with a suitable alcohol-based preparation, for example IPA 99 % isopropyl alcohol or ethanol 96 % denatured, plant-based. This reduces the risk of microbial contamination and prolongs the usability of the final product.

First remove any remaining original contents, then rinse the bottle with warm water and a mild cleaning agent, and rinse thoroughly with clean water so that no detergent residues remain in the packaging. After drying, it is advisable to disinfect the inner surface and the neck of the packaging with an alcoholic solution (e.g. IPA 99 % or ethanol 96 % from the Handymade range) and allow it to air-dry. In this way, you prepare the packaging for refilling while maintaining a high level of hygiene.

The plastic material used for the bottle is not intended to be exposed to high temperatures, so we do not recommend washing it in a dishwasher or boiling it. With long-term exposure to heat, there is a risk of deformation of the packaging and deterioration of the material properties. For cleaning and disinfection, it is more suitable to use lukewarm water, a mild cleaning agent and an alcohol-based disinfectant that does not compromise the structure of the plastic.

If you decide not to reuse the packaging, we recommend, after emptying and basic rinsing, placing it in sorted waste according to the material designation given in the product parameters directly on the Handymade website. Follow the recycling symbol and the manufacturer’s recommendation in the parameter table – plastic packaging is usually placed in the container intended for plastics. Before disposal, it is advisable to remove labels and separate any different materials (e.g. the cap) so that sorting is as effective as possible.

When selecting suitable packaging, we recommend using the extended filter you will find at the top of the page after clicking on the relevant packaging category. With the filter, you can easily narrow down the offer according to parameters such as neck type, packaging size, colour and material used. This way you will quickly find a bottle, jar or pot that best matches your specific formulation and the desired visual appearance of the final product.

The bottle is particularly suitable for liquid and semi-liquid formulations such as toners, fluid facial preparations, lightweight body products, hair tonics or various auxiliary solutions. For highly aggressive, highly concentrated or atypical blends, we recommend first performing your own compatibility test – checking the behaviour of the plastic in contact with the formulation, the stability of colour, fragrance and viscosity, and any interactions with the closure or dispenser used.