Why should I look after my glass bottles?

There are numerous reasons as to why maintaining glass bottles can be beneficial. Taking care of your glass bottles is good for the environment. 

This blog contains some tips and tricks on how to correctly store and look after your glass bottles upon delivery.

Storing Your Glass Bottles 

It is important to ensure that the glass bottles are stored properly so they are safe to use. Upon receiving the glass, inspect the bottles for damage. It is important to check for cracks, chips, or scratches, or damage. If there is an issue, call your glass provider as soon as possible. It may also be a good idea to review your terms and conditions upon receipt of your purchase. 

Damage can quite easily occur in your warehouse. Glass bottles are delicate, and can break easily if dropped or mishandled, thus it is important to store them in a safe place away from any danger, limiting accidental breakage. Storing the bottle away from direct sunlight will also prevent any extreme temperature fluctuations, which can impact the bottle itself, as well as potentially ruining the contents if you are storing bottles with your product in it. 

It is important to store glass bottles in an organized manner, using appropriate storage equipment. Using equipment such as shelving units, racks or pallets with non-slip surfaces helps avoid accidents. 

Bottles should be completely dry and stored in dry conditions. Exposure to moisture can result in bloom or cloudiness, especially when they are stored for an extended period of time. 

Bloom Weatherization of Glass

The term weatherization (or “bloom”) refers to a milky, hazy or crystalline (snowflake) residue on the inside of glass bottles. At worst, it is an aesthetic issue, however the phenomenon is often a concern for customers. Customers should be made aware of this phenomenon, its causes, as well as treatment methods prior to purchase so as to avoid issues at a later date. It is important to remember that it does not come from an outside source of contamination – the ‘material’ comprising the ‘haze’ is always present in the glass. 

Generally speaking, bloom does not affect the vast majority of products, and is not something that should be concerning. 

Preventing Bloom in Stored Glass Bottles

If you are concerned about the presence of bloom, it can be eliminated by thoroughly rinsing the bottle prior to filling. Ultimately, there is no guaranteed prevention of bloom – it all comes down to the environmental storage conditions.