Every year, Australians throw away millions of single-use plastic cleaning bottles. Most of them end up in landfill, and the ones that make it to recycling often aren’t actually recycled (Australia’s plastic recycling rate is lower than most people think).
But there’s a simple alternative that’s better for the environment AND cheaper: refillable cleaning products.
The Problem with Single-Use Bottles
Think about how many cleaning spray bottles you go through in a year. If you use one 500ml bottle every 3–4 weeks, that’s roughly 13–17 bottles per year, per product. If you use separate sprays for the kitchen, bathroom, and glass, you’re looking at 40–50 plastic bottles a year going into the bin.
Each of those bottles is made from virgin plastic, filled at a factory, shipped across the country, used for a few weeks, and then thrown away. It’s an incredibly wasteful system.
How Refills Change the Equation
The refill model is simple: buy the spray bottle once, then refill it from a larger container. You keep the same trigger sprayer and bottle, and just top it up when it runs out.
At Dust 2 Clean, we offer four sizes:
• 500ml spray bottle — $13.00 (your starter bottle)
• 2L refill - $37.00 (makes 4 bottles at $9.25 each)
• 5L refill - $82.00 (makes 10 bottles at $8.20 each)
• 20L refill - $270.00 (makes 40 bottles at $6.75 each)
Let’s Do the Maths
If you use one 500ml bottle per month and buy individually each time, that’s $156 per year ($13 × 12).
If you buy one 500ml spray bottle and then switch to 20L refills, your annual cost drops to around $81 ($13 for the first bottle + $6.75 × 11 refills). That’s a saving of $75 per year on a single product.
If you use multiple scents or go through product faster (families with kids, Airbnb hosts, commercial cleaners), the savings multiply quickly. A cleaning business going through 10 bottles a month saves over $750 a year by switching to the 20L refill.
The Environmental Impact
Beyond the cost savings, the environmental impact is significant. One 20L refill replaces 40 individual spray bottles. That’s 40 fewer plastic bottles manufactured, shipped, and eventually landfilled.
Our refill containers are also recyclable, and because they’re larger, the packaging-to-product ratio is dramatically better. Less plastic per litre of cleaner.
Who Are Refills Perfect For?
• Families — go through product faster, appreciate the savings
• Eco-conscious households - actively reducing plastic waste
• Airbnb and holiday rental hosts - need consistent cleaning supplies at scale
• Commercial cleaners - bulk pricing that beats supermarket brands
• Offices and workplaces - stocked cleaning supplies at lower cost
• Eco stores and gift shops — we offer wholesale pricing for retailers
How to Get Started
Start with a 500ml spray bottle in your favourite scent ($13). Use it, love it, and when it’s empty, order a 2L or 5L refill. Pour it straight in - no dilution needed, it’s the exact same ready-to-use formula.
If you already know you’ll love it (or if you’re buying for a business), go straight to the 20L and save from day one.
Save up to $250 with our refill program
Buy the bottle once, refill it forever. Our 20L works out to just $6.75 per bottle.
See how it works →