How to safely reuse glass bottles to store oils
I like to reuse glass bottles and jars in my kitchen in order to create less waste. Recently, I bought a large quantity of olive oil which I would like to use by pouring some of it in an empty 500ml vodka bottle:
I have a few concerns, however, since the oil I bought came in a dark glass container which I can only assume is there to protect it from light. I also wonder if it would be fine to simply top off the oil in the bottle once it gets low or if I should clean the bottle every time to ensure it remains safe. Basically, how can I do this safely?
Best Answer
Yes, it is safe.
Just wash the bottle with dish soap and hot water.
Unless you do not use the oil in the new bottle frequently, degradation from light should not be an issue; you could store that bottle in a cupboard when not in use (or get a dark glass booze bottle)
Personally, I would try to use a small bottle than a 750ml bottle.
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Soak the bottle and the plastic parts in a tub of warm, soapy water for 10-15 minutes. Use your Lemon Essential Oil to remove what is left of the label on each bottle. Rub the oil into the bottle to get all the sticky residue off, and repeat with all the bottles.How do you clean reused essential oil bottles?
Glass & Metal Cleaning ProcessHow do you reuse a glass olive oil bottle?
Don't throw away glass bottles of olive oil and reuse them in a creative and original way. After having cleaned and dried the bottle well, start to glue the string with the vinyl glue. Use different colors to create a sort of design, then make a label. With the same technique you can also decorate other kitchen items.Can you stored essential oils in clear glass?
Dark glass such as amber or cobalt helps to keep out deteriorating sunlight. It is best not to store essential oils in clear glass bottles. Clear glass bottles are not harmful to essential oils, but clear glass does not protect the oils from damaging sunlight.How do you sterilize oil bottles?
Always sanitize glass bottles before refilling to prevent contamination....Having learned this secret you will never throw away a glass bottle again!
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