2023 How to sterilise glass bottles

Glass is an excellent material for storing food and beverages. It’s recyclable, looks great, and is available in thousands of different styles, so you can easily get the packaging you need for your products.

It’s also reusable, which makes it a great choice for many home food producers as well as businesses large and small. But whether you are reusing bottles or using new ones, it is always recommended that you sterilise your containers before filling them with beer, wine, jam or any other food products. Yes, even brand new glass bottles and jars should be sterilised before use. As we are experts in the field of glass, we have written this guide to show you how to sterilise glass bottles.

There are two main options for sterilising glass jars: heat or dishwashing.-How to sterilise glass bottles

When you sterilise glass bottles using heat, the temperature reached will eventually kill any harmful bacteria in the bottle. Please note that you will need oven gloves and a heat-resistant container if you use this method. You will also need to check that your bottles can withstand the heat without cracking or breaking – not all glass is the same in this respect.

How to sterilise glass bottles

Top Tip! Before you start, make sure your bottles can withstand temperatures of up to 160 degrees centigrade.Start these processes by scrubbing your bottles with soap and water.
In the oven
Heat the oven to 160 degrees centigrade.Line a baking tray with baking parchment and place the bottles on the tray.Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.Remove from the oven and fill as quickly aspossible.
In the dishwasher
Place bottles in the dishwasher individually (do not use used plates).Set dishwasher to hot rinse cycle.
Wait for cycle to complete.
Remove the bottles from the dishwasher and fill them as soon as possible.

Once your bottles have been sterilised, make sure you fill and seal them as soon as possible to avoid any bacteria getting back into the bottles once the process is complete.

However, safety always comes first! Make sure to use oven mitts when handling your bottles and lids, and keep kids and pets out of the kitchen until the bottles are safely sealed.

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