Reusing glass bottles?

[vtguy22]

I picked up a partial bottle of Floid Blue. I'd hate to toss the bottle when it runs out. Is there any way to neutralize the scent and reuse the bottle? I have a couple of plastic bay rum bottles I'd love to toss..

 

[xillion]

Here are some tips I found:

White Vinegar

When soaking within hot water and dish detergent is not enough, you can add a deodorizing boost by using white vinegar.
Fill the bottles with four parts hot water to one part white vinegar and allow for the jars and bottle to deodorize over night.
Finalize the next day by pouring out the mixture and rinsing with fresh water.

Baking Soda

This household ingredient has been used for generations due to it’s odor absorption capabilities.
Mix one part baking soda to five part hot water within each of your glass containers.
Allow glass jars and bottles to sit overnight before returning within the morning to rinse clean with fresh water.

 

[vtguy22]

Thanks! I'm trying to conserve it, but sooner or later it'll run out..

 

[mblakele]

Vinegar and baking soda are both good ideas. A day or more of direct sunlight will weaken or neutralize many odors, too.

After any or all of this you may still detect a little scent in the empty glass, but I find that the new stuff quickly overpowers it. I have transferred Aqua Velva into an empty 4711 bottle, ViJon Old Spice into an empty Speick bottle, bay rum into an empty Crystal bottle, and several Pinauds into empty Trappeys hot sauce bottles.

 

[one cut]

Glass is relatively inert. That is why it is often used in the lab. just wash it out and let it dry then it should be good.

 

[dundak]

Just wash and dry. I reuse proraso bottles all the time. My wife paints cool labels on them for what I am transferring

 

[rxonmymind]

Yup. I use old Lucido bottles. Nice dripper on it and is comfortable to grip.

 

[TheVez2]

Glass won't retain anything after a simple cleaning. It's the caps you need to spend a little time on, but even then, what is left on the cap will easily be overtaken by the new scent. I use dish soap and scrubbing bubbles for all my projects.