A bottle contains a narrow neck and a wider body that can hold liquid products. Bottles can come in various shapes and sizes and serve multiple purposes. That nifty sprayer with your window cleaner is probably meant to die when you need to purchase more of that product. Here are some tips to help you avoid frustration when using your bottle sprayers.
Customization
Sprayers are a natural packaging choice for liquid products because they allow users to dispense them with a straightforward push. Additional features that can be added to them include graduations, caps/closures, and view strips. It is an excellent option for cosmetics with a high-end look and feel. Another advantage of sprayers for bottles is that it allows users to use the product more efficiently. A spray bottle can expel more product than a pour bottle. Customers can finish their bottles faster and may need to purchase replacements more frequently. The ability to easily dispense liquids with a spray bottle is a significant selling point for many customers. Trigger sprayers are incredibly convenient because they make it easy to apply products with one hand, which reduces the risk of getting sprayed on fingers or clothing. They are also ideal for hair products, allowing users to keep their hands comfortable while applying a spray.
Flexibility
Spray bottles are used for various purposes, from cleaning to hair spraying, but they have one limitation: They only work when the end of the suction tube is submerged. It can cause issues if you want to spray up or down or even hold the bottle upside down. Luckily, it’s possible to make your spray bottles more flexible by replacing the hard suction tube with flexible tubing and adding weight to the end of the tubing. For this, you can use any small, dense object as a weight, but stainless steel nuts are an ideal option because they are easy to find and will not react with the product in the container.
Additionally, you can replace the traditional nozzle with a foaming nozzle to offer a different dispensing pattern. This option is perfect for products that need to be sprayed into a small area. Foam sprays provide a more focused dispensing pattern and can be great for disinfectants, neutral products, alcohols, and alkalis.
Durability
With proper care and maintenance, spray bottles can be used for years. However, the nozzle can become clogged over time, or the pump might stop working entirely. When this occurs, it is essential to fix these problems. Clogged nozzles can be cleaned by running hot water through the bottle, and the nozzle can also be removed and disassembled to clean out any buildup. Foaming trigger sprayers are perfect for applications that require controlling the amount of liquid applied to a surface. They are also great for using products that need to sit for an extended period, such as disinfectants, neutral products, alcohols, and alkalis. This a handy tool to have in your toolbox. It comes ready with a measuring scale on the side and a label. It is made with water-for-injection (WFI), gamma-irradiated, tested for sterility, and comes with lot-specific documentation. It makes it a perfect product for the workstation or home.
Safety
Safety is always an important consideration when working around chemicals and spray equipment. Following best practices in this area can increase your efficiency and effectiveness and help keep you and those around you safe. When storing chemical products, always follow the storage instructions detailed on the label. In addition, ensure that anyone who might come into contact with the product understands the risks and signs of exposure (e.g., eye/skin irritation). For spray bottle products that require a hard suction tube, replace it with flexible tubing that can capture the product through a weighted end or secondary opening. It is ideal for cleaners and similar products where the product might not be held at a vertical angle all the time. If your sprayer has a variable spray force, repump regularly to maintain the optimal spray range and force. It’s essential when working with higher solvent-content sprayers. Remember that airborne overspray/mist can travel quite far when using these types of equipment, so be careful where you work!
