Description
This is a pair of 400ml refillable pump bottles in amber-tinted PET plastic, each 19cm tall and 7.6cm across, for $49.92. Two bottles is the useful number because the most common use is a matched shampoo and conditioner pair in a shower, where one bottle on its own looks like an accident.
The reason people decant into bottles like these is rarely storage - it is that supermarket bottles are all different heights, all shouting different brand colours, and none of them fit the shelf. Two identical bottles fix the visual problem and a practical one at the same time: a pump is easier to use one-handed with wet hands than a flip cap, and it meters out roughly the same amount each time instead of the unpredictable glug you get from tipping a bottle. PET is the right plastic for a wet room, because unlike glass it will not shatter on tile if it slips.
Specifications
| Capacity |
400ml each (approximately 16.9 fl oz) |
| Quantity |
2 bottles per pack |
| Material |
PET plastic |
| Colour |
Amber tinted, translucent |
| Size |
19cm high x 7.6cm across |
| Dispensing |
Pump top |
| Mounting |
Free standing |
What's in the Box
| 2 x |
400ml pump bottle with pump top fitted |
| Not included |
Labels, wall bracket, funnel, contents |
Why Decant Into Matching Pump Bottles
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A pump beats a flip cap with wet hands - one hand, no fumbling, no dropping the lid down the drain.
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Translucent, so you can see the level - amber tint still lets you check what is left without opening it.
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400ml is a real refill size - large enough to be worth decanting, small enough to sit on a narrow shower shelf.
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PET, not glass - a dropped bottle in a tiled shower is a very different event with plastic.
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Two matching bottles - the pair is what makes a shelf look deliberate rather than half-finished.
How Do You Tell Two Identical Bottles Apart?
This is the practical flaw in every matched set and it is worth solving before you fill them, not after somebody has conditioned their hair twice. Labels are the obvious answer but are not included here, so the options are a waterproof label you buy separately, a paint pen or permanent marker on the base or the back, or the simplest one - decide on a fixed left-to-right order and keep to it. A trick that works better than it sounds: put the shampoo in the bottle with the pump nozzle facing the wall and the conditioner facing out, or use two different coloured hair ties around the necks. Whatever you choose, do it before filling, because guessing by consistency through amber tint is unreliable.
What Should You Not Put in a PET Pump Bottle?
PET handles the everyday bathroom range comfortably - shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, lotion, dish liquid. What it is not suited to is anything with a high concentration of essential oils, solvents or alcohol, which can craze or cloud PET over time, and thick products like hair masks or heavy conditioner, which a standard pump simply will not lift. Undiluted disinfectants and anything strongly acidic are also worth avoiding. If you want to decant a thick conditioner, decant it into the bottle but expect to unscrew the top and scoop rather than pump, or thin it very slightly with water.
How Do You Clean a Pump Bottle Properly?
The bottle is easy and the pump is the part that gets neglected. Rinse the bottle with warm soapy water and a bottle brush, then let it drain upside down until completely dry - any water left in the base will dilute the next fill and can grow mould in a warm bathroom. For the pump, stand the tube in a cup of warm soapy water and pump it through several times, then do the same with clean water to flush it. Doing this at every refill, rather than topping up on top of old product, is what stops the pump clogging, which is how most bottles like these actually fail.
Buyers are typically people setting up a bathroom or ensuite and wanting the shelf to look consistent, people who buy shampoo in bulk and decant it, and renters who want to improve a bathroom without altering anything. They also sell steadily for holiday houses, Airbnbs and salons, where a uniform set reads as considered, and for travel where a 400ml refillable bottle replaces several part-used supermarket ones.
See our bathroom range for the rest of the room, home and garden for storage, essentials for household basics and storage and organisation for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bottles come in the pack?
Two, each 400ml.
What colour are they?
Amber tinted and translucent, so you can see the level inside. Note that the supplier also describes this colour as tea.
Are labels included?
No. The pack is the two bottles with their pumps. Waterproof labels are sold separately.
Are they glass?
No, PET plastic - which is the safer choice for a shower or a tiled floor.
Will they fit thick conditioner or hair masks?
The bottle will hold them, but a standard pump will struggle to lift a very thick product. For those, expect to unscrew the top rather than pump.
Can they be wall mounted?
No, these are free standing. A wall bracket is not included and the bottles are not designed for one.
Are they dishwasher safe?
We recommend hand washing. PET can distort at dishwasher temperatures, and pump mechanisms should always be flushed by hand rather than machine washed.
Fast Australian Shipping
We ship from within Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, as well as to regional addresses in every state and territory. Orders are dispatched promptly on business days and tracking is provided once your parcel is on its way.
Measurements and capacity are supplied by the manufacturer and may vary slightly between production runs. Bottles are supplied empty. Always label decanted products clearly, and never decant cleaning chemicals into a bottle that looks like a personal care product. Keep out of reach of children.
