Yes, the glass bottle can be used repeatedly if hygiene principles are followed. Before each new filling, it is important to clean the packaging thoroughly and then disinfect it with a suitable agent, for example isopropyl alcohol or ethanol. For disinfection you can use the products IPA 99 % isopropyl alkohol (ALK001) and etanol 96 % denaturovaný rastlinný (ALK002), which you can find on the pages IPA 99 % isopropyl alkohol 1 l and Etanol 96 % denaturovaný rastlinný 1 l. In this way, you ensure that the container will be ready even for more sensitive cosmetic formulations.

Before first use, we recommend rinsing the bottle with a suitable cleaning agent or neutral detergent, rinsing thoroughly with drinking water and allowing it to dry completely. Afterwards, it is appropriate to disinfect the inner surface of the packaging using alcohol, for example with the products IPA 99 % isopropyl alkohol 1 l or Etanol 96 % denaturovaný rastlinný 1 l. Only after the alcohol has completely evaporated is the bottle ready to be filled with the final product.

If you decide not to continue using the bottle, we recommend emptying it and removing any product residues before handing it over for collection. The glass packaging generally belongs in the container designated for glass; any plastic or metal parts of the closure should be separated and placed in the appropriate sorted waste bin according to the material. Always check the specifically recommended method of recycling in the parameter table for the given product on the Handymade.sk website, where the type of material and the recommended sorting according to local practices are indicated.

Glass packaging is generally very suitable for storing products containing essential oils and aromatic substances, because glass is a stable and low-reactive material. The darker colour of the glass also helps to limit light penetration, which is an advantage for light-sensitive oils. When working with concentrated essential oils, we recommend checking the compatibility of the entire packaging, including the closure and sealing, with the specific formulation, especially in the case of high concentrations or non-standard blends.

The simplest way to select suitable packaging is to use the extended filter in the relevant category. After clicking on the packaging material category, a filtering option will appear at the top of the page, where you can clearly choose parameters such as neck type, packaging size, colour and material. Thanks to this, you will quickly find bottles, medicine bottles, jars or pots that best match the character of your product and the desired design.