Our town has a recycling program, and we do participate, but it still seems like such a waste to constantly be getting rid of perfectly good glass bottles.
There has to be some use for them!
Recently I was shopping online for glass spray bottles to use with my homemade spray cleaner that I use in my kitchen. At $15 per bottle I knew there had to to another way.
And there is.
All of these bottles have one thing in common - they all have the same size cap.
And it just so happens that these caps are the same size as most spray nozzles.
Disclaimer - I am note sure if the tequila bottle is the right size but I think it is and would love to have my kitchen cleaner in a tequila bottle. I cannot properly test that one until it is empty because the cap is taller for some reason. Margaritas anyone?
DIY Glass Spray Bottle
Materials:
- Empty glass bottle
- Spray bottle nozzle
Directions:
- Test to make sure the spray nozzle will fit on the glass bottle by putting the glass bottle lid on the spray bottle. If it fits and threads properly, the spray nozzle should fit on the glass bottle.
- Remove the glue and label from the glass bottle, directions here: how to remove labels and glue from jars & bottles without chemicals.
- Trim the spray nozzle tube down to the correct length if necessary.
- Assemble your new glass spray bottle.
- Fill with your homemade spray cleaner.
We had some leftover spray bottles in our cabinet that we removed the nozzles from and cleaned them but you can also buy cheap empty bottles (make sure you recycle the bottle itself) or you can order nozzles only in 3 packs or in bulk if you look online.
Becky
This is a fabulous idea as an alternative the the plastic spray bottles. Recycling is so important!!
Julie Hagan Bloch
Agreed! But how do you get the cap off the bottle? I'm having a devil of a time. I'm afraid to use too much force for fear of breaking it.
730 Sage Street
I just soak them in hot water, after that is usually pretty easy.
April Decheine
I would love to make a spray bottle for my DIY Salt spray for my hair. I love getting a beachy look with it.
Rosey
If you can use them, that's even better than recycling! We have recycling here too but we have to drive to the stores to use the bins.
Elizabeth O.
That's a great idea. I always threw away. Now, I'm going to save those spray bottle nozzles and perhaps the pumps, too.
Susan Quackenbush
We are big on recycling as well and also believe in implementing leftover products in our daily lives. It's amazing how many uses you can find for the most random items! Thank you for this wonderful DIY tip!
Terri
What a great idea to reuse glass bottles. I am always throwing my bottles away unless
Terri
I use them to put peppers in. I didn't mean to hit post, lol.
Amanda
What a great idea. We recycle a ton of old glass jars as crafts, but I could also use them for spray bottles, too!
Christi from sexymoxiemama.com
That is such a great idea. I am trying to get away from using so much plastic...I wish manufactureres would too. Thanks for sharing this,
Stephanie
This is a great idea! Much better than purchasing glass bottles, when you have ones lying around anyway!
Michele
I definitely like this idea except that I can be rather a klutz and would be afraid I would drop that glass bottle!!
Robin {Mom Foodie}
This certainly looks a whole lot better than a plastic srap bottle hanging around.
Debi
That is a great idea. I try to keep things out of the recycling bin when I can.
Debbie Denny
Good ideas. I love reusing bottles.
Mama to 5 BLessings
great idea, I usually clean out my old plastic bottles and reuse them too. Great ways to recycle!
Tess
I love that idea. I always throw away bottles that I could be reusing-thanks!
Liz Mays
Miss Kim is a thinker, through and through. What a super idea which I'm totally using.
Aly Mashrah
That is such a great idea! I've been using glass more often lately and can't wait to make this switch.
Lisa
That is so awesome. I wouldn't have thought to do that!
Brett
Great idea. And much prettier than the plastic
Dawn Lopez
Oh how amazingly clever! I am the type to always save things like this and then never do anything with them! Looks like I have a fun new project! Thanks!
Pam
Usually I put my glass bottles in the recycle bin, but this is a much better use!
Lisa Jones
What Great Idea I Love It Thank You!
Jennifer B
Thanks for this easy and frugal tip for re-using those glass bottles!
Laurie - Steals and Deals for Kids
What a great way to repurpose old glass bottles!! I love it!! Making your own cleaners is definitely the way to go!!
Sandra
Sharing and pinning this. I have scheduled to share this on my FB this Sunday! xo San
Lois Alter Mark
Such a good idea! I love when you can repurpose stuff!
Francine @ Teresa's Family Cleaning
What a great way to repurpose would be trash!
Jen Temcio @dapperhouse
Oh my goodness this is going to be so fun to DIY my own spray bottles! SO SMART! (I can do spray tequila shots too- lol)
Robin (Masshole Mommy)
That's a great way to recycle!!