2nd October 2024
Packaging for the cleaning industry: Focus on safety and ease of use
Cleaning products place special demands on packaging. The packaging must be able to withstand harsh chemicals, ensure easy dosing and at the same time meet strict requirements for safety and durability. At Packwise, we offer a range of packaging solutions that meet these requirements. Here are two of the main packaging types that are ideal for cleaning products.
Spray bottles - precise dosage and efficient use
Spray bottles are indispensable when it comes to cleaning products that need to be applied directly to surfaces. They ensure even and precise dosing, making them ideal for both household and industrial cleaning products. Packwise spray bottles are made from durable plastic materials such as PET, PE and PP that can withstand chemical influences, and our sprayers also deliver an efficient dosing and spraying mechanism.
We offer spray bottles in several different sizes and you can find everything from small manageable spray bottles 50 ml – 500 ml to larger multi-liter solutions, depending on your product needs. These spray bottles can be equipped with different types of spray heads, making it possible to adjust the spray pattern to suit the application of the product. We supply both mini trigger sprays, trigger sprayers and mist sprays for your spray bottle.
See our range of spray bottles here and our sprayers here.
Plastic bottles with screw caps - convenient and reusable
Plastic bottles with screw caps are an efficient packaging solution for liquid cleaning products. These PP and PE plastic bottles are robust and ensure easy handling, filling and dosing of all types of cleaning products. The screw cap allows the bottle to be sealed tightly, preventing spills and preserving the freshness of the product even when stored for longer periods of time. Child-resistant caps ensure unwanted use by minors.
Plastic bottles are also known for their durability and resistance to chemicals, making them ideal for cleaning products that often contain active ingredients. Furthermore, they are made from recyclable materials such as PP (polypropylene) and PET, adding an extra sustainable element to your packaging solution.
Check out our case study where we take an in-depth look at the development process of Änglamark’s packaging for detergents and similar products.
Material selection is key to successful packaging
The choice of detergent material is crucial for product durability and ease of use. In the cleaning industry, plastic is the preferred material as it can withstand the chemical compounds that many detergents contain. PET and HDPE are two of the most commonly used plastics due to their strength, durability and resistance to chemicals.
Want to know more about which material is best for your products? Explore our cleaning packaging page for more details.
Let us help you find the right packaging solution
At Packwise, we have extensive experience in providing packaging solutions that meet the high demands of the cleaning industry. Whether you need spray bottles or plastic bottles with screw caps, we are ready to advise you on the best solution for your product. Contact us today to help you find the right packaging for your needs.
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The difference between primary and secondary wrapping
What is the difference between primary and secondary wrapping? Primary packaging is in direct contact with the product, which secondary packaging is not. Secondary packaging is therefore the outer packaging, which can be of many different materials, shapes and sizes. It can serve different purposes. For example, it can protect the primary packaging and thus the product. In addition, it can bring together several products in one box. These boxes help to give the consumer a feeling of exclusivity, as it is an added luxury to have the products neatly packed in a box. This way, the products are protected while being collected in a nice box. At Packwise we have developed several high quality boxes in good materials. It’s a way to spoil your customers a little extra.
If your secondary packaging is a box, the consumer may end up using it for decoration, storage or something else entirely. If you want your box to end up on the consumer’s shelf rather than in the bin, try to create a design that they will want to keep on display. It is therefore important to think about how you can get the consumer to keep your secondary packaging once the product has been used. Your box should be aesthetic and functional, thus persuading the consumer to keep it. So if you hope your customers will use your secondary packaging for storage or other purposes, you should consider this when designing it. A good example is Apple’s gift box, which, with its stylish design, has won a place on many consumers’ shelves rather than in the bin. See examples of jewellery box designs in our blog.
Gosh
Several brands in the cosmetics and personal care industry are running Christmas calendars in the run-up to December. Examples include Clinique, Makeup Revolution and Clarins. Other brands produce a limited number of products in specially designed Christmas-themed packaging. Such Christmas collections can be found, for example, at the cosmetics brand M.A.C. Cosmetics, which has various collections throughout the year. The collections consist of their standard containers, which are always to be found in their range, as well as some new containers. The collection has an overall theme that influences the design of each product. So there is an overall interaction that makes the products belong together. As there are limited numbers and the products come in an exclusive design, the products often sell out before December is over.
One of the world’s leading beer companies, Carlsberg, has replaced the traditional plastic packaging for 6-packs with a sustainable alternative. Snap Pack holds the beers together using recyclable glue, reducing the carbon footprint by reducing the risk of plastic waste. According to Carlsberg, plastic use will be reduced by 76% compared to previous multipacks. This means that 1200 tonnes of plastic will be saved annually once all 4-, 6- and 8-packs have been converted. Carlsberg is committed to making a difference in reducing plastic waste. At the same time, the initiative is in line with the growing focus on sustainability, which has led consumers to demand sustainable alternatives more than before.
It can be difficult to describe the colour you want your packaging to be. Army green, dark blue and pink look different depending on who you ask. That’s why at Packwise we use the Pantone Matching System. Using this system, you can designate exactly the colour you want for your packaging. The Pantone colours are systematised with identification in the form of numbers, which makes it easy to exchange information about the colours. The system ensures that you get the specific colour you want.
Origins, the skincare and cosmetics brand, focuses on colour in its designs. They make use of powerful colours, creating cohesion in the product lines and catching the consumer’s eye on the shelves. Each product is adorned with a colour, which is used to create associations with the product’s benefits and ingredients. For example, the ‘GinZing’ product line can be found in the Origins range, where the packaging has a fiery orange colour. Orange is often associated with healthy, juicy fruits, vitamin C, warmth and energy, which is consistent with the purpose of the GinZing products: to give skin a fresh, healthy and radiant glow.
LØS market is a 100% organic and packaging-free shop that offers the consumer a green purchase. All their products are sold in bulk, which means that LØS market does not bother unnecessary waste. As an alternative to the disposable packaging in which much fruit and vegetables are packed, we offer LØS market packaging that can be used again and again. They have organic cotton bags, glass jars and patent bottles. For the jars and bottles they have a deposit system. LØS market is one of the companies that has taken up the fight against over-packaging.
Instead of simply making packaging more eco-friendly and less environmentally damaging to dispose of after use, packaging designers are now wracking their brains to devise easy ways to recycle used packaging.
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