Question from AnnieC
I was wondering if you’ve found a good stainless steel (or other ‘safe’ material) spray bottle that would be good for storing cleaning products. I use vinegar/water to clean pretty much everything (that’s ok right?) and I store it in a plastic (PETE) spray bottle. Is the PETE plastic potentially leaching toxins into the solution (which is acidic) that I’m spraying all over everything, including my kitchen counters which I cook on? Or is PETE ok? If not, what should I store it in? Thanks for any input! 🙂
Debra’s Answer
PETE is polyethylene terephthalate. It is also commonly abbreviated PET.
PET is a pretty toxic plastic. It has been associated with leaching endocrine disruptors.
Yes, it would likely leach endocrine disruptors into your cleaning solution, which you would then be spraying all over.
Again the most inert material for storage is glass. I know I know about breakage. Tie a cotton bandana around the bottle to act as a cushion in case you drop it.
BTW, the standard plastic squirt mechanism screws perfectly on the 16 ounce Heinz vinegar bottle. Likely will fit other bottles too, as that is a standard size,
